Longer reads on the scenes, deals and shifts shaping African music — the context behind the charts, across the continent and the diaspora.
King Promise and Mr Eazi sample the Backstreet Boys on a Jae5 and Guiltybeatz-produced single that hints at something special from their upcoming joint album.
UK rapper Fredo and Nigeria’s Burna Boy team up for a feel-good anthem produced by Steel Banglez. The video is all luxury, drip and good times.
The Ghanaian vocalist links up with UK’s Kojey Radical for the vibrant Party Galore visual, another highlight from her debut album After Midnight.
Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Asake unveil the cinematic music video for ‘Turbulence’, the standout track from their historic joint EP REAL Vol. 1.
British-Nigerian rapper Dave and Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems claim the top spot on the UK Official Singles Chart with ‘Raindance’, marking major milestones for both artists as their romantic Lagos-shot video sets the internet ablaze.
Two of Nigeria’s most emotionally compelling voices unite on ‘My Healer’, a therapeutic groove exploring love, solace and emotional restoration.
Twin brothers B2 and Twist deliver a high-energy visual for Kakalika that has already charted in the UK and sparked a viral dance challenge.
Burna Boy’s first single of 2026 merges Afrobeats with African sporting excellence in a star-studded visual tribute released alongside the AFCON Final.
Davido’s cousin Nikos continues her musical rise with ‘Call My Name’ visualiser, following her debut ‘DnD’ that garnered over 1 million views.
Nigerian artist Shoday has kicked off 2026 with the release of ‘Paparazzi’ featuring FOLA, a vibrant new single that signals the beginning of an exciting new musical chapter.
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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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