Music

The path to success in the music industry used to be largely controlled by record labels, who offered funding to...

In the past, African music success followed a predictable formula. Artists relied on radio rotations, television appearances, club DJs, and...

In the fast-moving world of music, success can feel temporary as trends change quickly and audiences are always on the...

When people talk about global hits, they usually mention the artists. But behind every chart-topping record is a producer, carefully...

For years, conversations about African music’s global rise have been dominated by Anglophone countries with Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa...

Ask any DJ in Africa what sound gets people moving, and chances are you’ll hear Afrobeats or Amapiano. The two...

The future of Africa’s biggest sound may not be about staying on top but evolving beyond borders....

Nigeria’s music industry is full of talented artists. While a few names dominate headlines and global playlists, many artists continue...

Over the past decade, Nigerian artists have moved from regional stars to global forces, building international fanbases, breaking streaming records,...

Hip-hop was the global language of youth culture for decades. It shaped so many things, including slang and even fashion....

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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....