But in all of these, a huge part of us have lost the meaning of ‘Afrobeat’, confusing the term with a false misnomer coined in the UK called ‘Afrobeats’ (Afrobeat with an ‘s’). When the originator of ...

Older genres classed in the World Music category and headlined by Angélique Kidjo continue to inspire newer genres, Afrobeats and Amapiano. Here are 25 standout tunes of 2023. 1. Tyler ICU & Tumelo.za ...

In the ever-evolving world of Afrobeats, Adelowotan Babatunde, better known in the industry as Opera is one name that is steadily rising as a force behind the scenes. As the mastermind behind Opera ...

If you were to bring a West African drummer together with a black person from Venezuela, they’ll be able to groove, and understand each other, even though they may not be able to speak to each other.

Thirty years after his death, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Grammys. He’ll be the first African to achieve the honour since the award ...

Burna Boy, Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. Afrobeats has dominated global dance music for the last decade or so. Many of us will remember how acts like P-Square of Nigeria colonised ...

Afrobeat and gospel music share a profound synergy, as articulated by Jeremiah John Oluwatoke, a Gospel Afrobeat singer and the creative director of the Jeremiah Music Company (JMC). Speaking at a ...

In early 2024, X-Shai released his debut album, Love Perfect, which is already causing ripples across Africa. With hits like G.Y.L.I.M., Crush, and the album's title track Love Perfect, X-Shai’s songs ...

Marvel’s Black Panther is once again roaring in multiplexes with “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” opening Friday, and there will be much internet ink spilled over what life must be like in the ...

JOHANNESBURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mastercard amplifies its iconic sonic brand across Africa with the launch of two localized sonic anthems, “Wami" in the Afrobeat genre and "Amazwe" in the Amapiano genre ...

Rosslyn Jazz Fest returns Sept. 12 with Plena Libre, four bands, food trucks and free performances in Arlington.