There is no Afrobeats genre. Only Afrobeat, created by Fela Kuti, and passed on through generations as an African identity. Pop music in Africa, by Africans, for the world is ‘Pop Music’. But in all ...

This Afro-Pop hit featured groovy instrumentation and an infectious beat, capturing listeners’ hearts and quickly gaining widespread attention in 2023. The song celebrated love and happiness, ...

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...

Once considered niche, African genres like Afrobeats and Amapiano have taken over global playlists. What’s exciting is that this movement isn’t being led by men alone. A new wave of women are not just ...

African music has grown into a powerful global force, driven by artists whose consistency, creativity, and cultural influence have earned them widespread recognition. These musicians have collected ...

Editor's note: This is an update of the profile published in December of the great African musician Fela Kuti. The original post was published when it was announced that Kuti would become the first ...

That outfit — or, rather, what it signified — was much more important. The crown jewel of his look that night, which can also be seen on the cover of this magazine, was a thick-linked chain that drops ...

When people say African music is having a “global moment,” they are often talking about only a small part of the continent.

The passing of celebrated Malian flautist, composer and arranger Boncana Maïga at the age of 77 truly marks the end of an era in the music of west Africa. He was a charismatic performer and bandleader ...

Africa is a vibrant continent bursting with musical talent that has captured hearts both at home and across the globe. From Afrobeats to Amapiano, Soukous to Rai, the continent’s soundscape is as ...