Longer reads on the scenes, deals and shifts shaping African music — the context behind the charts, across the continent and the diaspora.
As the lead single for her upcoming R&B-focused album, “You4Me” set a high bar. Now, with the official music video, Tiwa Savage fully commits to the ’90s fantasy. We’re diving into the sleek visuals that have everyone in their feels.
Legendary French DJ Bob Sinclar has teamed up with rising Nigerian star Shine TTW for the summery anthem ‘I Go’. We offer a critical review of the ‘I Go’ collaboration, looking at its infectious sound, beach-club visuals, and its place in the ever-expanding world of Afro-House fusion.
Burna Boy’s latest release, ‘Ta Ta Ta’ featuring Travis Scott, is a cinematic and sonic spectacle that has the public divided. We offer a critical review of the ‘Ta ta ta’ project as a whole, delving into the high-energy video, the masterful production, and the controversial lyrics that make it the year’s most debated release.
Whilst Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s ‘Gimme Dat’ is a commercially successful and visually stunning release, a persistent debate rages online about the ‘Gimme Dat’ chemistry. Our review delves into whether this much-anticipated collaboration is a flawless fusion or a case of two solo stars shining separately.
We often sing the songs, remember the lyrics, and maybe even try to copy the dance moves—but how often do we stop to think about who built the visuals that shape the way we experience Afro music? Behind the glamour of the artists lie the eyes and minds of directors like Dammy Twitch, Clarence Peters, Director K, TG Omori, Daps, Meji Alabi, Kmane and Director Folex—visionaries shaping the aesthetics of Afrobeats and beyond. This is their story, and yours too.
Nigerian gospel sensation Moses Bliss recruits American worship powerhouse Chandler Moore for a track that transcends borders. Moses Bliss and Chandler Moore’s ‘Your Love’ is a soulful, spirit-lifting teaser for the upcoming album The Expression.
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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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