Longer reads on the scenes, deals and shifts shaping African music — the context behind the charts, across the continent and the diaspora.
Naledi Aphiwe’s YouTube Artist Channel, with more than 120 million views, was removed without her authorisation weeks before her EP. A day after going public, she got it back.
Arsenal Women’s first pre-match playlist of the season featured Omah Lay, Burna Boy, Davido and Asake. Lisa Baum picked it, then scored the winner.
From producing L.A.X’s ‘Gobe’ and ‘Sade’ to sessions with Tiwa Savage, Mayorkun, and 2Baba — Clemzy is the Afrobeats hitmaker now stepping out from behind the boards with his own EP and DJ career.
Tiwa Savage officially launches the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation in partnership with Berklee College of Music, bringing a fully funded 4-day intensive programme to Lagos for 100 emerging Nigerian creatives.
Director Pink reveals that the jaw-dropping Phyno Experience concert advert was shot entirely on green screen — a testament to the rising level of visual production in Nigerian entertainment.
Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 returns to SunBet Arena in Pretoria on 7 March with a stacked lineup, immersive fashion, live art, and a nationwide talent search culminating on the main stage.
Tayc joins The Voice France Season 15 as a full coach alongside Florent Pagny, Amel Bent, and Lara Fabian — bringing his Afrolove sound and Cameroonian heritage to primetime European TV.
Fuse ODG is looking for confident Black women for a London shoot on 8 March celebrating the unity of African and Caribbean nations through energy, presence, and movement.
In a candid Dazed interview during Milan Fashion Week, Rema shared his surprising pre-show routine — tequila, cigarettes, and prayer — plus an unexpected new sonic influence.
The Afrocroiser Mavin Records songwriting camp brought French and Nigerian composers together in Lagos. Over 60 tracks emerged in one week. The results could reshape Afrobeats.
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Staff writers and contributors based in Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Paris and London.
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