Longer reads on the scenes, deals and shifts shaping African music — the context behind the charts, across the continent and the diaspora.
AG Baby writes history as the first Nigerian to headline London Jazz Festival, backed by full orchestra at the prestigious Royal Festival Hall.
AURACLE delivers cross-continental heat as Shallipopi and Pa Salieu merge Nigerian street-pop energy with UK drill aesthetics on ‘Pull Up’.
Ghanaian rising star Mellissa has teamed up with Moliy and Joey B for a track that explores the sweet and sour of modern romance. Mellissa’s new single ‘Goodboy (Kweku)’ is a rhythm-soaked ultimatum, and we have the details on the release.
Angolan artist Cleyton M continues Kuduro’s global push with the release of ‘Money’, a high-energy track produced by DJ Aka-M that showcases the genre’s infectious rhythms and visual creativity.
The snippets have been circulating for weeks, and the anticipation was palpable. Now, Xduppy and DJ Maphorisa’s ‘Asambe Baby’ has officially dropped, bringing Focalistic and Angeke Babuye MC along for what is set to be a festive season staple.
It’s not just a music video; it’s a prayer. DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy, and Kabza De Small have dropped the visuals for ‘Abantwana Bakho’, and it’s a moving tribute to township life, innocence, and faith.
When Asake announced a black-tie orchestral show, we were all perched. Asake’s Red Bull Symphonic show was the first U.S. edition headlined by an African artist, but the real story wasn’t just the strings; it was the guest list.
The audio was already a shutdown. Now, Sarz’s ‘Getting Paid’ video has officially landed, bringing the super-producer’s mega-collab with Asake, Wizkid, and Skillibeng to life. This isn’t just a music video; it’s a flex.
The visuals for Gunna and Burna Boy’s ‘wgft’ video have landed, and it’s a high-fashion fever dream. Shot in London, the clip sees Gunna taken hostage in the most stylish way possible alongside the African Giant.
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.
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Staff writers and contributors based in Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Paris and London.
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