Emerging in the 2000s, Afrobeats is a popular style of West African music that employs polyrhythms and syncopation and draws inspiration from hip-hop, R&B, dancehall and more while incorporating ...

The world’s music pulse is changing, and its heartbeat is African. Once considered niche, African genres like Afrobeats and Amapiano have taken over global playlists. What’s exciting is that this ...

The spotlight shone brightly on Tyla as she clinched the Best Afrobeats award for her chart-topping hit "Water" at the 2024 MTV VMAs. Tyla proudly claimed her first Moon Man in its second year as a ...

African fans, Afrobeats enthusiasts, and everyone who likes underdog stories of artists working hard on their way to global recognition: rejoice! The Nigerian American superstar Davido, born David ...

What are the chances of Nigerian artists at the 2025 Grammy Awards A Nigerian artist is guaranteed to work home with an award at the 2025 Grammys after all of the nominations for the Best African ...

Afrobeat singer Ayra Starr has achieved a monumental feat at the 2025 MOBO Awards, in Newcastle, United Kingdom. She took home two prestigious awards, ‘Best International Act’ and ‘Best African Music ...

Nigerian music artists have dominated nominations for the Best African Music Performance category of the 67th Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy announced the nominations on Friday. This year, ...

Explore the dynamic South African music scene of 2025, where artists like Jazzwrld, Thukuthela and Zee Nxumalo not only ...

Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr submit songs for the 2026 Grammy Awards, eyeing Record of the Year, Best African Music Performance & more. Nigeria’s grip on global music continues to tighten, and ...

The singer, whose viral hit "Water" won the inaugural best African music performance Grammy earlier this year, will compete in pop with her debut album, though it is rooted in Afrobeats and R&B. By ...

Thinking back on the biggest cultural moments of 2024, it’s hard to ignore the many African women who were at the center of it all. Over the past decade, global African music has been dominated by ...