The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor.

HYBE launches its African music strategy with Tyla as the first artist supported under a new global management partnership.

These eight women aren’t just charting, they are changing how the world hears Africa. Each one carries a distinct sound, story, and spirit. Once considered niche, African genres like Afrobeats and ...

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We’re officially halfway through 2025, and it’s truly giving “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” vibes. This month’s column is going to lean into the good — a few Afropop moments of ...

Fans of Grammy-winning singer Wizkid have flooded social media with excitement and admiration as they celebrate his 35th birthday today. Supporters of the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner shared heartfelt messages ...

As Ghana prepares for another vibrant December in GH and the globally recognised Detty December season, Accra is gearing up for one of the continent’s most anticipated live music events — The African ...

From Lagos to the Grammys, Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has conquered the global stage without compromising who she is. “Authenticity is everything to me,” she says. “That’s the one thing I cannot ...

Grammy-winning artist Tems, recently opened up about her rise from Lagos to global stages and how she’s using her platform to empower women. In the latest episode of African Voices Changemakers, Tems ...

DJ Arafat, an Ivorian singer with a huge following in francophone Africa, has died after a road accident in Abidjan, evoking a wave of tributes to the award-winning star of the "coupe-decale" dance ...

Nomathamsanqa Sithathu On Monday, December 15, South Korean entertainment company Hybe announced a partnership with Grammy award-winning superstar Tyla, and there are layers to this global partnership ...