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 ...

The 1965 album recorded in Cuba, entitled Las Maravillas de Mali, is a gem of its time, a showcase for Maïga’s early ...

Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay has criticised the popularised use of the term “Afrobeats,” describing it as a convenient ...

LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Boosted by paid streaming services, global recorded music revenues grew 6.4% to $31.7 billion in ...

With his first album in 10 years, Mulatu Plays Mulatu, recorded in both London and Addis Ababa, 81 year-old Mulatu Astatke, native of Jimma, Ethiopia and father of Ethio jazz, reimagines a portion of ...

In the IFPI's annual Global Music Report covering the music industry 2025, global music revenues surpassed the $30 billion mark for the first time.

Growing up near Sao Paulo, Mariana Da Cruz knew there was more to Brazilian music than just singing Bossa Nova tunes. She wanted to branch out and combine numerous other styles like hip-hop and ...

Songs that speak of love, resilience, community and cultural pride are crossing borders and digital platforms, connecting local scenes with global audiences. This journey brings together some of the ...

There’s something about a night where music meets purpose, and Move Afrika: Kigali delivered just that. Global Citizen returned to BK Arena for another unforgettable edition, bringing together live ...

Stacker compiled a list of noteworthy milestones from each year of country music history, using a variety of news articles, ...

Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments technology company, today announced its strategic partnership with the Tiwa Savage ...

The IFPI has published its annual 'Global Music Report', which sets out revenues earned by the recorded-music industry in 2025.