Ckay Grapples With The Complexities Of Growth On ‘Emotions’
With his sophomore album, Ckay attempts to showcase the more complex nature of growth and interpersonal relationships.
Usimamane Drops Highly-Anticipated Debut Album ‘20th: Days Before Maud’
The South African rap sensation stakes his claim for the title with his debut LP.
Afropop Trio SHiiKANE Share Debut Album ‘Sixty Diamond Seconds’
Tap into the soothing sounds of SHiiKANE.
How Africa’s Internet Culture is Amplifying Afrobeats to a Global Audience
From TikTok to YouTube, Afrobeats’ explosive rise on social media is rewriting the global music narrative.
ODUMODUBLVCK Blasts The Critics On Grimey New Track “Not All That”
The Naija MC continues his love affair with UK grime on hard-hitting new single.
Rema Shocks Afrobeats to New Life With ‘Heis’
Nigerian star’s stunning sophomore effort is the buzzy, visceral, sweat-it-out music that no one else in the mainstream is making.
We’re Still Listening To Ayra Starr’s Album
In a relatively short time, Ayra Starr has become an unabashed superstar, the kind of artist that icons like Rihanna spend their time listening to. On her sophomore LP, ‘The Year I Turned 21’, the Beninese-Nigerian has figured out exactly how she wants to sound as she takes stock of her success.
What Would a Ban on TikTok Mean for Hip-Hop?
Young up-and-coming rappers increasingly use the platform to gain an audience — we talked to artists and creators about the ramifications of a ban on the popular app
How the Inseparable Lijadu Sisters Fought for Afropop as We Know It
Nigerian singers Taiwo and Kehinde Lijadu influenced generations of artists across genre, often without proper credit or compensation. After Kehinde’s death, Taiwo is keeping their legacy alive as she prepares to rerelease their records for the first time in over a decade.
Rema’s Culture Was Demonized. Now, He’s Doubling Down With New Video ‘Benin Boys’
Rema tells Rolling Stone about tapping the very symbols that caused controversy at his sold-out show at London’s O2
