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 ...

Nasty C’s music often explores themes of identity, social commentary, and personal growth, showcasing his storytelling ability and poetic flow. He continues to push the boundaries of South African hip ...

African music has grown into a powerful global force, driven by artists whose consistency, creativity, and cultural influence have earned them widespread recognition. These musicians have collected ...

T he explosion of Afrobeats has been one of the biggest stories in the music industry over the past five years, with acts like Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, and Tems becoming global superstars. As ...

The music industry in Sub-Saharan Africa has experienced unprecedented growth, outpacing all other regions globally, according to the latest report from the International Federation of the ...

The country has a rich, original relationship to jazz, with American techniques layered into regional traditions and rhythms. Explore 50 years of recordings picked by musicians, poets and writers. By ...

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 ...

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora & hip-hop's class acts. South African superstar Tyla has won her first MTV Video Music Award and ...

When people say African music is having a “global moment,” they are often talking about only a small part of the continent. “Nigeria and South Africa are dominating the most,” said Tuma Basa, ...

Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has set a new continental record after emerging as the most streamed African artist on Spotify in 2025, amassing nearly 2 billion streams within the year. Spotify’s 2025 ...