Music

The African music industry is evolving rapidly, and this has changed how artists build successful careers. Musicians no longer have...

In today’s music industry, streams don’t just measure success, they shape it....

Global conversation about African music has for years been dominated by a few familiar narratives, particularly those surrounding Afrobeats and...

A lot of African artists have moved beyond simply signing record deals; they are building labels of their own. It...

In the days before the internet, songs lived and died on the streets. They were played by local DJs, tested...

Sound alone is not enough in today’s music scene. The visual has become just as important as the music itself,...

For decades, radio was the undisputed gatekeeper of African music. A song’s success depended on how many plays it got...

Behind many of Africa’s biggest stars are record labels working behind the scenes to shape careers and turn raw talent...

African DJs are no longer confined to regional circuits; they are headlining festivals, selling out arenas, and exporting African sounds...

Not so long ago, the path to a music career in Africa was heavily dependent on radio airplay, television exposure,...

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The US-based Nigerian American culture journalist, editor, strategist, and on-air host takes on the role of culture ambassador with Martell,...

An Ivorian artist with a distinctly creative spirit, Miedjia is building a musical universe where rap, R&B, electronic influences and...

With his latest singles “Tetemesha” and “Vimajor”, the rapper taps into the energy and attitude of early 2000s Kenyan pop...
The Nigerian Afrobeats artist is more than ready to go further in his music career....