Longer reads on the scenes, deals and shifts shaping African music — the context behind the charts, across the continent and the diaspora.
Asake, the king of chaotic stadium energy, in an office? We were all holding our breath. Asake’s Tiny Desk performance has landed, and the internet is fiercely divided on the verdict.
Yes, the signal has been fired. Patoranking’s new single ‘No Jonze’ has landed, and it’s the official green light for Detty December. Forget your playlists; this Galala-infused anthem is the only thing you need to be listening to. We get into the authentic Ajegunle visuals and what it really means.
Tyla as Glamour’s Woman of the Year is official. The 23-year-old superstar has been named a 2025 Global Honoree, and it’s a massive statement. We break down the honour, the fashion, and the complex conversations she’s navigated to get here.
The visuals for Ayra Starr and Rema’s ‘Who’s Dat Girl’ have landed, and it’s a full-blown cinematic experience. Shot in Morocco by Meji Alabi, the video is serving high fashion, undeniable chemistry, and a proper celebration of African excellence. But what’s the real tea?
After “Sprinter” dominated the globe, the world awaited Dave’s next move. He’s returned with Dave’s ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp’, but it’s not the album anyone expected. This is a quiet, heavy, lyrical reckoning. Here’s the verdict, and the tea on what the public really thinks.
The wait is over. Amapiano powerhouse LeeMcKrazy has dropped his anticipated new project, ‘Krazyway (Agent 2.0)’. The real tea, however, is the madness of the lead single. We’re talking about LeeMcKrazy’s ‘AmaGlobe’ and new album launch, and that star-studded video.
The 2026 Grammy considerations for African artists have been revealed, and it’s a fascinating, sprawling list. The big guns—Wizkid, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Tyla—are all vying for the top spots, but it’s the kind of submissions that has the timeline talking.
The Abuja-based rapper has dropped his 23-track epic, Odumodublck’s ‘Industry Machine’ album. It’s ambitious, star-studded, but is it actually good? We break down the fillers, the fire, and the feature debate everyone’s talking about.
Every October 6th, social media lights up for Wizkid Day in Minnesota. But this isn’t just a fan hashtag. It’s an official proclamation from 2018. We get into the archives to find out why this moment was so pivotal for Wizkid and Afrobeats.
Omah Lay and Davido in Paris wasn’t just a sighting; it was a front-row statement. The Afrobeats heavyweights linked up at the Messika SS26 show, solidifying their status as global fashion players. We’ve got the tea on the link-up and that after-party.
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Staff writers and contributors based in Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Paris and London.
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