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 ...

Mastercard amplifies its iconic sonic brand across Africa with the launch of two localized sonic anthems, “Wami” in the Afrobeat genre and “Amazwe” in the Amapiano genre. Featuring Nigerian star, ...

JOHANNESBURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mastercard amplifies its iconic sonic brand across Africa with the launch of two localized sonic anthems, “Wami" in the Afrobeat genre and "Amazwe" in the Amapiano genre ...

Marvel’s Black Panther is once again roaring in multiplexes with “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” opening Friday, and there will be much internet ink spilled over what life must be like in the ...

These young artists are introducing exciting music and bringing fresh energy to the genre. If you don’t feel some type of rhythm, or urge to nod your head, then you are not human. You just can’t be ...

In early 2024, X-Shai released his debut album, Love Perfect, which is already causing ripples across Africa. With hits like G.Y.L.I.M., Crush, and the album's title track Love Perfect, X-Shai’s songs ...

Afrobeat and Afropop Artiste Akinola Oshodi “Akaycentric” joined host Olivia Horton to chat about his career and expanding the platform form African music. Watch the clip to see his performance in ...

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 ...