Since launching in 2008, The Beat FM has grown organically, becoming a central figure in Africa’s cultural dialogue. Deji Awokoya, General Manager of The Beat 99.9FM, remarked, “This milestone marks ...

From the early seventies’ Bloc Parties in the Bronx to musicians streaming songs to audiences worldwide, today’s hip hop scene is borderless. But for the African artists making waves worldwide, ...

It’s not easy to steal the show at the Met Gala. But no one who saw the South African singer Tyla ascend the stairs in May in a one-off Balmain couture gown made of sculpted sand will ever forget it. ...

Thinking back on the biggest cultural moments of 2024, it’s hard to ignore the many African women who were at the center of it all. Over the past decade, global African music has been dominated by ...

Introduction. Some notes before we begin ; Beginnings ; Basic drum technique ; Rhythmic vocabulary patterns -- Stage 1 rhythmic vocabulary patterns. Gankogui and Axatse ; Obwahsimisah: a game song ; ...

This marks Tyla’s second win in the Best African Music Performance category, following her inaugural win in 2024 with “Water”. The category was introduced to spotlight African music on the global ...

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 ...

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 ...

A free West African drum circle takes place every Tuesday night in Fayetteville. The circle is led by Francis Kweku Osei, a professional drummer from Ghana. The event aims to share West African ...

Afrobeats singer Tems wins the award for Best African Music Performance at the 67th Grammy Awards, beating out a talented lineup of fellow Nigerian artists. Tems’ win marked a historic moment for ...

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, ...

, which brings together African music experts and jurors from across the diaspora, highlighted Nigeria’s growing dominance in the global soundscape. The ceremony capped a week-long celebration of ...