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FAITH, FUJI & TWO CITIES

The cover story on the sound bridging London and Lagos.

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Clemzy Built the Beats Behind L.A.X’s Biggest Records — Now He’s Stepping Into the Spotlight
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Afro Nation Portugal 2026

Afro Nation Portugal 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Talay Riley

Talay Riley, Grammy-Winning Songwriter, Dies at 35

Kanya King MOBO Awards founder

Kanya King, MOBO Awards Founder, Dies Aged 57

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Clemzy

Clemzy

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KEYS THE PRINCE

  • Singer
CHRIS COLLINS

Chris Collins

  • DJ
Active Boy Of Lagos

Active Boy

  • MC/Hypeman
L.A.X

L.A.X

  • Singer
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BOA presents

Events across Europe

BOA Event Troniq Music ✕ The Beats of Africa — The Boat Party, Portimão

Thu 2 Jul 2026 · 11:00

TRONIQ MUSIC ✕ THE BEATS OF AFRICA - THE BOAT PARTY

Portimão · the day before Afro Nation Portugal

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Shimza & Co Closing ft. Tyla

Thu 18 Jun 2026 · 23:00

Shimza & Co Closing ft. Tyla

Pacha Ibiza

 Singuila at Accor Arena, Paris

Fri 19 Jun 2026 · 20:00

Singuila

Accor Arena, Paris

 SIXTION X WELCOME2PARIS: FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE

Fri 19 Jun 2026 · 20:00

SIXTION X WELCOME2PARIS: FÊTE DE LA MUSIQUE

YOYO - Palais de Tokyo, Paris

 Afro Live Party — Fête de la Musique, Paris

Sat 20 Jun 2026 · 22:00

Afro Live Party — Fête de la Musique

Paris
In their words

What is your beat of Africa?

A sound that echoes through generations. Leading artists reveal the personal beat that connects them to their roots.

Madame Joyce

Youtuber

Adesope Aka Shopsydoo

Media personality, radio and television personality

L.A.X

Singer

DJ Spinall

Producer and DJ

Clemzy

Producer and DJ