Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Msaki at the 29th annual South African Music Awards (SAMA) at SunBet Arena on November 18, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. Her ...

African music is dominating the global soundscape, with Afrobeats and other genres reshaping mainstream music worldwide. But Rick Ross says this moment was inevitable — and believes Africa’s global ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tyla won her second Grammy - first taking home the prize in 2024 [Billboard via Getty Images] South African singer Tyla has won ...

These eight women aren’t just charting, they are changing how the world hears Africa. Each one carries a distinct sound, story, and spirit. Once considered niche, African genres like Afrobeats and ...

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 ...

Across generations, across borders, and across genres, African women have not only contributed to the continent’s sound, they have defined it.From the golden era of Afro-jazz and soul to the current ...

Fans of Grammy-winning singer Wizkid have flooded social media with excitement and admiration as they celebrate his 35th birthday today. Supporters of the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner shared heartfelt messages ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora, and hip-hop's class acts today. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

In the running alongside nine other candidates from the African continent, OPA's fusion of afrobeats, soul, jazz and traditional Beninese sounds won over both the public vote and the jury for the ...

From Lagos to the Grammys, Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has conquered the global stage without compromising who she is. “Authenticity is everything to me,” she says. “That’s the one thing I cannot ...