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10 June 2025
Ayra Starr Claims First BET Award Win
After years of nominations and near misses, the Nigerian superstar claims the Best International Act Award, while African talent continues its global ascension at the ceremony.
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News
27 January 2025
African Stars Seen at Paris Fashion Week 2025
African celebrities shone at Paris Fashion Week 2025, showcasing bold looks and highlighting the continent's rising influence on global fashion.
Events
03 December 2024
Opinion: Uncle Waffles’ Nairobi Event Highlights Broader Issues With African Music Concerts
The chaotic Nairobi concert brings attention to recurring failures in the organization of music events across Africa, raising urgent questions about crowd safety and artist-audience care.
Arts + Culture
30 July 2024
Elsa Majimbo, Burna Boy, Uncle Waffles and Hilda Baci Named in TikTok’s First Visionary Voices Africa List
TikTok announces its debut Visionary Voices Africa List, celebrating trailblazing African creators, entrepreneurs, and industry disruptors making a global impact.
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04 July 2024
The Best Amapiano Songs of 2024 So Far
Our list of the best amapiano songs of 2024 features Kabza De Small, Tyler ICU, Uncle Waffles, Asake, and more.
Fashion
19 June 2024
African Celebrities Show Out at Louis Vuitton’s Menswear Showcase at Paris Fashion Week
Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems, Didier Drogba and Stormzy were among the high-profile African contingent at the show held in the UNESCO courtyard.
29 January 2024
Tyla, Asake, Rema, Uncle Waffles and More Confirmed for Wireless Festival 2024
They join the headliners as African acts for this year's edition.
Interview
30 August 2023
Uncle Waffles Is Bringing Amapiano to the World
The Swazi-born, South African-based DJ and producer talks to us about her latest release, SOLACE, and becoming one of the biggest global names in Amapiano.
USA
10 January 2023
Burna Boy, Uncle Waffles & More to Bring Life to Coachella Desert in 2023
The American music festival has released their highly-anticipated lineup for summer 2023.
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