Some former band members of King Sunny Ade have alleged that he used to maltreat them. They share what they passed through in ...

It’s the convulsive power of jazz that helps one to understand the house of power in Nigeria and its ill-assorted occupants.

Sandra Izsadore influenced Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti during his 1969 U.S. visit. While not its creator, her impact on the genre ...

The acclaimed saxophonist’s latest offering, Penuka, exposes the depth of global influence and exchange of African culture through music.

BET Awards nominations highlight the global impact of African music, with artists from across the continent earning major recognition.

Kendrick Lamar, Doechii and Drake are among the top nominees at this year's 2025 BET Awards for Black excellence in music.

The rise of Afrobeats and Amapiano stems from years of effort to redefine African music beyond the vague ‘world music’ label into clear, distinct genres. May is celebrated worldwide as Africa ...

Kwaito legends TKZee and Gospel Queen, Dr. Rebecca Malope were celebrated for their contributions to South African music, all receiving Lifetime Achievement Awards. Best Collaboration Song ...

Amid the global boom of Afrobeats and Amapiano, one may easily forget a generation of musicians who put Africa on the map during the period when music from the continent was generally categorised ...

Watkins was one of the most dominant players in the NCAA tournament before tearing her ACL in the second round. She is fourth in the nation in scoring with 23.9 points per game, along with 6.8 ...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Nigerian and South African music achieved unprecedented growth last year on Spotify, earning record-breaking royalties, the audio streaming platform said on Friday.

JuJu Watkins has become one of the top players in women's college basketball. The USC guard sustained a season-ending knee injury during a second-round game in the NCAA Tournament. While USC got ...