Longer reads on the scenes, deals and shifts shaping African music — the context behind the charts, across the continent and the diaspora.
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.
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.
For the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards, host Tyla and stylist Law Roach delivered a masterclass in fashion history. We offer a critical review of Tyla’s archival Cavalli dress—a piece once worn by Beyoncé—and analyse the bold styling choices that made it the night’s biggest fashion story.
In 2025, fashion isn’t just what you wear—it’s what you hear. As Afrobeats continues to dominate the global soundscape, a new generation of stars is using music as a runway to spotlight designers, challenge norms, and shape culture. These Afrobeats style icons are not only chart-toppers—they’re defining global fashion.
With her career reaching a fever pitch, Ghanaian star Moliy arrived at the 2025 BET Awards with a look that was as bold as her ambition. We offer a critical review of Moliy’s BET Awards look, exploring how her Afro-futuristic statement piece perfectly captured her golden moment.
Step onto the Headies red carpet with us! Explore the vibrant fashion, cultural fusion, and stand-out styles that defined Africa’s biggest music awards night.
For the 2025 Les Flammes ceremony, Aya Nakamura chose a look that was dramatic, sensual, and deeply symbolic. We offer a critical review of Aya Nakamura’s Les Flammes look, exploring how her Morticia Addams-inspired ensemble perfectly captured her status as a reigning queen of French culture.
For her first appearance on fashion’s most revered red carpet, Ayra Starr delivered a masterclass in elegance and thematic dressing. We take a closer look at the triumph of Ayra Starr’s Met Gala debut and the powerful statement she made.
For the 2025 Met Gala, Tems chose not spectacle, but substance. We offer a critical review of Tems’ Ozwald Boateng look, exploring how her historically resonant ensemble was one of the most intelligent and powerful statements on the red carpet.
Summer’s calling, and the Afro festival circuit is heating up. From the beaches of Portimão to the island vibes of Malta and the city pulse of Dankie Sounds, figuring out the ‘fit can be as crucial as knowing the lineup. We’re spilling the tea on nailing your look – blending style, comfort, and those all-important practical bits – for both guys and girls. Get ready to serve looks without compromising the motive.
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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.
Typically eight to fifteen minutes. Reading time shows on every card.
Staff writers and contributors based in Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Paris and London.
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