As African music continues to gain international traction, digital platforms focused on regional genres are attracting ...

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At the 2024 Video Music Awards (VMAs), South African singer Tyla made waves with her performance and acceptance speech after winning the “Best Afrobeat” award for her hit song, “Water.” This moment ...

Two iconic quotes from two legendary artists. The first represents the revolutionary power of African music that has been used to overcome colonial oppression. The second declares the artist’s pride ...

African music, with its distinctive emphasis on polyrhythm and beats flowing from percussive instruments, was long treated as subordinate in the international music arena. Music from the continent ...

Due to many obstacles – from security to air fares – local fans lose out as African artists tour overseas instead. But as western corporations invest, there are more worries besides ...

African-led AI tools: New platforms like Nigeria’s Korin AI are enabling artists to create music in native African languages with authentic pronunciation and style. Ethics and preservation: Projects ...

Conference to tackle cracks in the African music industry and support systems ...