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Angélique Kidjo Will Receive 2023 Polar Music Prize

The Beninese icon will receive the prestigious award for her notable work in music, as well as her charitable work advocating for children.

Music

The 30 Best Davido Songs

The essential songs from Nigerian superstar Davido’s broad catalog.

Interview

Angélique Kidjo & Ibrahim Maalouf Connect Timeless Messages in ‘Queen of Sheba’

The iconic collaborators discuss their Best Global Music-nominated album ahead of the Grammy Awards and reveal lessons from their long years of music-making.

Music

Davido Announces Netflix Series Based on his Life

The Nigerian singer has announced an exciting upcoming Netflix series that chronicles his life.

Music

Listen to Stonebwoy’s Star-Studded New Album ‘5th Dimension’

The Ghanaian star brings together an impressive line-up of musical heavyweights to his fifth studio album.

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The Best Afrobeats Songs Right Now

Featuring tracks from Joeboy, Stonebwoy, Olamide, Ckay, Fatoumata Diawara, Nomfundo Moh and more.

Interview

Interview: Stonebwoy Ascends to the 5th Dimension

5th Dimension is a rich representation of the expansion of Stonebwoy’s soundscape, the creative transition that has seen him go from a seasoned reggae and dancehall act to a mainstream act being prepped and primed for the global stage.

Music

Six Takeaways From Davido's 'Timeless' Album

Six things you need to know from the Nigerian superstar’s fourth studio album, 'Timeless.'

Music

Was Burna Boy Snubbed at the Grammys?

Love, Damini was one of the contenders for Best Global Music Album and his global-charting record “Last Last” was nominated for Best Global Music Performance, however the Nigerian singer lost both awards.

Music

Burna Boy, Tems, Zakes Bantwini, Eddy Kenzo & More Are Nominated For 2023 Grammy Awards

They are joined by Angélique Kidjo, Rocky Dawuni, Nomcebo Zikode and more African artists on the nominees list for next year's Grammy Awards.

Music

Angelique Kidjo & Burna Boy Put On A Spirited Display In New Video For 'Do Yourself'

The music video comes as the single received a nomination for Best Global Music Performance at this year's Grammy Music Awards ceremony.

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The Grammys Are Considering An Afrobeats Category

The Recording Academy's CEO recently mentioned talk of adding an Afrobeats category to its line-up of awards.

Events

Angélique Kidjo Is Playing NYC's Famed Carnegie Hall

Catch the Beninese icon live this week alongside Josh Groban, Andra Day, Cyndi Lauper, Philip Glass, EARTHGANG, and Ibrahim Maalouf.

Op-Ed

The Grammys Have Yet to Figure Out Their Place In the Global Music Conversation

The awards continue to center the Western-gaze when it comes to African and "global" music.

Music

The 7 Songs You Need to Hear This Week

Featuring Angelique Kidjo x Burna Boy, Rema, Amaarae, Ibeyi and more.

News Brief

Black Coffee & Angélique Kidjo Win 2022 Grammy Awards

In the Best Global Music Album and Best Dance/Electronic Music Album categories.

Music

Black Coffee & Tresor’s Work On Drake’s New Album Speaks to the Rise of South African Music

Unlike the Kendrick Lamar-curated Black Panther: The Album or Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift album which had hints of South African flavours on them, Honestly, Nevermind is imbued with them.

Interview

Angelique Kidjo Writes a Love Letter to 'Mother Nature'

We talk to the Beninese musical icon about assembling her new album on Zoom and the "bigger than COVID-19" threat that lies ahead!

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Wizkid, Tems, Black Coffee & More Nominated For 2022 Grammy Awards

See the full list of African artists honored during Tuesday's nomination ceremony.

Somi Channels the Spirit of Miriam Makeba in Theater and Song

The jazz singer has long-admired the late Miriam Makeba, and through a stage production and an album of covers, shares that appreciation with the world.

The 9 Songs You Need to Hear This Week

Featuring Angelique Kidjo x Mr Eazi x Salif Keita, Fireboy DML, The Compozers, M3NSA and more.

Watch Angélique Kidjo's Latest 'Dignity' Music Video Featuring Yemi Alade

Angélique Kidjo has released a new music video for her latest single 'Dignity' featuring Yemi Alade that pays tribute to the #EndSARS movement.

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The 7 Best Nigerian Songs of the Month (March)

Featuring Burna Boy, Ice Prince x Oxlade, Teni, DJ Tunez and more.