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The Songs You Need to Hear This Week

Featuring Kizz Daniel, TRESOR, Popcaan, Jeune Lio, Magasco, DolapoTheVibe and more.

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Coachella Artists Join With UN Officials in Fight Against Global Hunger

An event held during Coachella's opening weekend provided the opportunity for the U.N. representatives to discuss artists' roles in promoting sustainable food systems and combating climate-induced global hunger.

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Tresor Is Adding an African Touch to Global Pop's Soundscape

We talk to the South African-based superstar about his collaborations and songwriting for Drake—and setting the blueprint for future African stars.

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Watch Wizkid’s Glitzy New Video For ‘Money And Love’

Afrobeats singer Wizkid has released the music video for his song “Money and Love.”

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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.

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Black Coffee Brings South African Magic to Drake's New Album, 'Honestly, Nevermind'

The star South African DJ, alongside his son Esona Tyolo and singer Tresor, give Honestly, Nevermind that classic South African house music flair.

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Listen to Burna Boy Feature On Popcaan's New Song 'Aboboyaa'


Renowned dancehall artist Popcaan has released his album Great Is He, via OVO Sound, and it features none other than Burna Boy.

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Lojay Crafts the Soundtrack For the 'Romantic Gangster'

Lojay has taken his claim as one of the new Nigerian artists with the potential to become a superstar. We talk to him about the success of his early projects and his new EP.

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Tems Takes Home Her First Grammy Award

Nigerian star Tems has won her first Grammy Award for her work on Future's "Wait For U"—and it's only up from here for her.

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The Best South African Songs Out Right Now

Featuring Bongeziwe Mabandla, Sjava, Tyla, Blxckie, Msaki, AKA x Khuli Chana, and more

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The 30 Best Davido Songs

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

Style

Dunsin Wright on Creating Tems' Headline-Grabbing Style Moments

With Tems’ rise in global fame comes a greater need for fashion that keeps up with the star’s dazzling ascent. It’s a job Dunsin Wright was born for.

Music

Interview: Zlatan Is Finding Purpose

We talk to the Nigerian musician about his rebrand, the new Omo Ologo EP and acting in Gangs of Lagos.

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Africa was Well Represented At The 2023 Grammys​

The West's biggest night in music started off with a bang, a snub, and a whole lot of shimmer.

Culture

TRESOR Secures His Spot On The Billboard 100 and Grammy Committee

The Congolese-South African singer-songwriter recently collaborated with Drake on his latest album, Honestly, Nevermind.

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The Songs You Need to Hear This Week

Featuring Popcaan x Burna Boy, Bongeziwe Mabandla, Mr Eazi, Baaba Maal, Pheelz and more.

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The Best Amapiano Songs Out Right Now

Featuring Aymos, Uncle Vinny, Blaqnick & MasterBlaq, 2woBunnies, Balcony Mix Africa, and more

The 5 Songs You Need to Hear This Week

Featuring Black Coffee x Drake, Ladipoe, Ayra Starr x Sun-El Musician, Gyakie and Tay Iwar.

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.

Tems Scores Her First Golden Globe Nomination

Nigerian singer Tems recently received a nomination for the upcoming Golden Globe ceremony in 2023.

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The American Music Awards Have Created a 'Favorite Afrobeats Artist' Category

Burna Boy, Wizkid, CKay, Tems and Fireboy DML are all nominated for the category's inaugural year.