With Coachella kicking off today, Tyla and fellow African artists Amaarae, Rema, and others transform the desert into a showcase of the continent's musical diversity.
The first weekend of the prestigious festival gave the continent some resounding highs from Tyla, Seun Kuti, and Amaarae — and a confusing low from Rema.
The innovative Ghanaian artist’s appearances on three songs off the new Childish Gambino album, Bando Stone & The New World, are a signifier of what African artists could potentially do with international collaborations.
Although “Shake It To The Max (Fly)” went viral before its release, Moliy didn’t rush to put it out, choosing to let the song gain a life of its own. That decision has since paid off.
African music has had some great sonic highs throughout the year. Here are the best Afrobeats songs of 2024, featuring Amaarae, Wizkid, Tyla, Olivetheboy, Angélique Kidjo and more.
A year-long celebration kicks off with contemporary art in Marrakech, peaks with historic festival appearances from Burna Boy to Tems, and culminates in AFCON's return.
According to recent Spotify data, these three artists were the most streamed artists from the continent followed by artists from various parts of the continent.
Yeye Taiwo Lijadu, the living half of the iconic musical duo, talks post-colonialism, reaching younger audiences through their music with the help of a new partnership, and making difficult music.
