Longer reads on the scenes, deals and shifts shaping African music — the context behind the charts, across the continent and the diaspora.
In a statistic that perfectly encapsulates Afrobeats’ global dominance, Nigerian sensation Rema now boasts a larger YouTube Music monthly audience than Drake and Kendrick Lamar.
In a groundbreaking achievement that underscores Afrobeats’ global rise, Nigerian megastar Wizkid has become the first African artist to exceed 10 billion streams on Spotify across all credits.
South African producer Sam Deep continues his dominance of the Amapiano scene with ‘Shela’ and ‘Thandaza’ maintaining strongholds on local and international charts.
South African house music titans Shimza and Black Coffee delivered an unforgettable performance at the Best of Both Worlds festival, showcasing why the country remains the global epicentre of African electronic music.
Highlife icon Akosua Agyapong celebrated at Ogyebea Afahye festival, where 35,000 diasporans gathered to honour her legacy as a trailblazer for women in Ghanaian music.
France’s first Red Bull Symphonic sees Tayc bring orchestral grandeur to Afrobeats, with Oxlade appearing for a stunning ‘Ku Lo Sa’ collaboration.
From making dorm room songs to becoming Afropop royalty, Mavo is proof that the vision never lies. The fast-rising star’s journey to chart dominance has captured the attention of the entire African music industry.
In a landmark decision that celebrates over a century of musical innovation, Ghana’s Highlife music and dance have been officially added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Don Jazzy has unveiled Mavin’s new artist CupidSZN, but this isn’t a typical industry story. It involves a missed DM, a four-year wait, and a family that sacrificed everything. Now, his debut EP MYTH ERA is here.
When Asake announced a black-tie orchestral show, we were all perched. Asake’s Red Bull Symphonic show was the first U.S. edition headlined by an African artist, but the real story wasn’t just the strings; it was the guest list.
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Longer analysis and reporting: scene reports, deal breakdowns and interviews that do not fit the release cycle.
Yes. Signings, streaming economics, touring and festival programming across Europe and Africa.
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Staff writers and contributors based in Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Paris and London.
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