Bien Announces ‘Alusa Continua,’ a 17-Track Album With 2 Chainz, Joshua Baraka and Oxlade

October 23, 2026

Bien will release Alusa Continua, a 17-track album, on 20 November with 2 Chainz, Coster Ojwang, Femi One, Joshua Baraka, Oxlade and Alikiba.

Yardland Festival 2026

May 18, 2026

Yardland Festival at Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes featuring Niska, KWN, Leto, Spice, Rema (Remaland), Shallipopi, La Rvfleuze, Kalash Criminel and more over 3 days.

Morabeza Festival Paris

May 18, 2026

Morabeza Festival returns to Paris featuring CESF with live concerts, Afrobeats, DJs, and more.

The Surprising Reason ‘Namipa’ Might Be Bayanni’s Biggest Hit Yet

June 26, 2025

Bayanni is no stranger to success, but his new single with Qing Madi feels different. We offer a critical look at the song, exploring the surprising sonic choice that could make Bayanni’s ‘Namipa’ hit his most significant career move to date.

A Diasporic Duet: The Verdict on Burna Boy & Joé Dwèt Filé

March 29, 2025

Burna Boy joins Haitian Kompa star Joé Dwèt Filé on ‘4 Kampe’. The track is a major cultural moment. We take a critical look at the Burna Boy and Joé Dwèt Filé collaboration. Does the fusion work? Our review explores the commercial success versus the sonic reality of this diasporic duet.