Longer reads on the scenes, deals and shifts shaping African music — the context behind the charts, across the continent and the diaspora.
Afrobeats king Davido has officially confirmed a much-anticipated joint album and a groundbreaking Europe-Africa tour with R&B superstar Chris Brown, reportedly slated for 2026. We explore what this monumental collaboration means for the global music scene.
When Kizz Daniel announced a collaboration with Angélique Kidjo and Johnny Drille, expectations were sky-high. Now, the music video for “Police” is here, and it’s a visual trip back in time. We’re breaking down the vintage aesthetic and playful drama of this standout track.
DJ Spinall, the veteran tastemaker, has delivered the perfect mid-summer anthem with “Want You.” Now, the track has a video to match its sultry, R&B-infused vibe. We’re breaking down the effortless cool of the visuals featuring JayO and Destin Conrad.
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.
Kizz Daniel’s “no bad songs” reputation is legendary, but his new EP, Uncle K: Lemon Chase, is his most personal project yet. Born from the ashes of a lost album and profound personal tragedy, this 7-track prelude is a raw, soulful reset. So, is it worth the hype? We’ve got the tea.
It’s one of the summer’s most soulful anthems, but the story behind its creation is just as compelling. We’re diving into Joshua Baraka’s ‘Wrong Places’, the £25,000 bet that paid off, and the rapid rise of East Africa’s new star.
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.
Akon’s recent assertion that he “created Afrobeats” and developed its early stars has sent ripples through the music world. We unpack the superstar’s influential role alongside the organic rise of a genre that was already making waves from Lagos to London. Was Akon the architect or a powerful catalyst?
On his fourth studio album “Nobody Like Zaza”, L.A.X leans into duality — offering log-drum-laced energy on one side and melodic reflection on the other. It’s a steady, well-produced journey that showcases his versatility without reinventing the wheel.
The weight of expectation is nothing new to Black Sherif. But with “Iron Boy”, the Ghanaian artist doesn’t just meet the moment — he quietly redefines it. His second studio album is not a call for attention, but a quiet defiance; a steady stride towards legacy, layered in grit, introspection, and unflinching purpose.
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Longer analysis and reporting: scene reports, deal breakdowns and interviews that do not fit the release cycle.
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Staff writers and contributors based in Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Paris and London.
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