African Music Genres Explained For New Listeners
African music is more than you think it is. Afrobeats and Amapiano aren’t the only genres.
Tobe Nwigwe’s ‘The Bridge’ Connects Houston with Nigeria
The album bridges the cultural and geographical gap between Houston and Nigeria.
10 Years After ‘Eleko’, Mayorkun Looks Back and Ahead
As the Mayor of Lagos marks 10 years in music, he reflects on the evolution of Afrobeats, his relationship with Davido, finding his own sound, and making an impact.
66 Artists Who Put Nigeria on the Global Music Map
Celebrating the artists who have contributed to the growth of Nigeria’s music industry.
Love and Expectations: Joe Kingston and Skales Tackle Relationship Demands in “Ça Ne Marche Pas”
French-Beninese artist Joe Kingston teams up with Nigerian star Skales in “Ça Ne Marche Pas,” a bilingual song about love, money, and relationship expectations.
15 Years Already! Davido Set to Celebrate 15 Years in Music With Historic 3-Night Lagos Residency
The Afrobeats star who has given us a lot of big hits from the early days of “Dami Duro” will celebrate 15 years of music with a historic 3-night residency at the National Theatre in Lagos this December.
Nutty O Is Taking Zimbabwean Music Beyond Its Borders
With his latest album, Different Root, debuting at No. 1 in Zimbabwe and opening new connections across Nigeria, Jamaica, Europe, and the UK, Nutty O is building a new route for Zimbabwean music to reach the world.
The New Voices Redefining Nigerian R&B
Get to know the new voices redefining Nigerian R&B with their fresh perspectives on love, life, and everything in between.
7 African Music Awards Music Fans Should Know
These music awards honour African artists and celebrate African music.
Lil Maina Is Bringing Back Kenya’s Genge and Kapuka With a Modern Touch
With his latest singles “Tetemesha” and “Vimajor”, the rapper taps into the energy and attitude of early 2000s Kenyan pop genres, Genge and Kapuka, while giving them a fresh life through his contemporary sound.
