South Africa is mourning the loss of Doc Shebeleza, a kwaito music pioneer. This article reflects on his legacy and the ...
Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My ...
As African music continues to enchant global audiences, Spotify Wrapped 2024 unveils the diverse range of genres that people ...
Povo no Poder,” or “People in Power,” by the rap star Azagaia, has become the unofficial anthem of the protests over a disputed election.
Olamide's album carpe diem has recorded history as the first African rap album to reach 200 million streams on spotify. The ...
Here's the song: Anirudh Ravichander, on December 26, teased fans about the release of the song, posting the hook lyrics. The track features vocals by Anirudh and Anthony Daasan, with lyrics by Arivu.
Rema’s sinister “Ozeba” video pays homage to African cinema, borrowing its concept from the cult classic Beninese horror film from which the song takes its name. “Ozeba” means trouble in the Edo ...
A ranking of the top songs based on streaming and sales activity from within the country- as tracked by Luminate. The ranking is based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams ...
Three veterans of African politics are in the running for the top job. On December 13, the three discussed their visions for the continent in a first-ever election debate broadcast from the AU ...
Oh, Bonnie. True story: I once cried to this song so loudly on an Amtrak that the conductor came over to see if I was okay. Not for nothing, the lyrics “I can’t love you how you want me to ...
And with Afrobeats particularly staking a deserving claim on the global music scene over the last couple of years, African musicians are definitely leaving no stone unturned when it comes to ...
Ademola Lookman has enjoyed a stellar year which included a hat-trick in the Europa League final Nigeria's Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 African Footballer of the Year at the ...