When people say African music is having a “global moment,” they are often talking about only a small part of the continent.

African music, with its distinctive emphasis on polyrhythm and beats flowing from percussive instruments, was long treated as subordinate in the international music arena. Music from the continent ...

Amapiano has transcended its regional roots to become a global phenomenon, reshaping perceptions of African music through its ...

"I can’t wait to celebrate the incredible music that comes out of Africa, which has inspired me throughout my career," the music star says. By Georg Szalai Global Business Editor DJ Khaled will serve ...

Award-winning music artist, Mr. Eazi is launching a fund that will invest in Africa’s stars of the future. Mr. Eazi, (real name Oluwatosin Ajibade) told CNN that the Africa Music Fund (AMF), is worth ...

In London for one night only ahead of his Ibiza residency, this sell-out show represented far more than just a performance.

At the 2024 Video Music Awards (VMAs), South African singer Tyla made waves with her performance and acceptance speech after winning the “Best Afrobeat” award for her hit song, “Water.” This moment ...

The show has, over the years remained a hallmark of the harmonization of African sounds and rhythms, bringing together voices from the various parts of the African continent to thrill attendees. To ...

Tyla's mission is clear. She's setting out to change the geography of pop stardom. "It's something I feel like the industry is lacking," the singer declares. "An African pop star." Fresh off a year of ...

The truth is that the global creative economy is being rewired in real time, and Africa is not yet in the control room.

On a chilly October night, the dimly lit lounge of Rock Steady — a popular Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Midtown — is notably empty. Staffers are preparing for what’s supposed to be a busy night ahead.