Burna Boy just made history. The Burna Boy World Cup 2026 performance at the FIFA opening ceremony is the moment African music fans have been waiting for. On Thursday, 11 June, the Afrobeats heavyweight stepped onto the pitch at …
Burna Boy just showed the world where his roots really lie. The Grammy-winning African Giant paid the most heartfelt Burna Boy grandfather tribute at Pa Benson Idonije's 90th birthday celebration in Lagos, and the room was not ready for how emotional it…
Zerry DL just gave the internet something to argue about. The rising Afrobeats star has opened up about his Zerry DL marriage expectations, and his number one requirement has people talking. According to the singer, his future wife absolutely must know how…
Niniola is speaking, and she is not holding back. Weeks after the devastating loss of her husband, the Nigerian singer has shared a series of cryptic messages online that are leaving fans concerned and deeply reflective. The focus here is on what…
Shatta Wale just dropped a truth, and the Afrobeats world is talking about it. The Ghanaian dancehall king says he has no interest in chasing international shows the way Burna Boy and Davido do. In fact, he claims he makes more money…
South Africa's alternative music scene keeps producing artists who refuse to be boxed in. Money Badoo is one of them, and she has just announced her boldest project yet. AfrobeatsGlobal has the full breakdown of 4PLAY and why it…
Ladipoe is one of the most thoughtful rappers in the Afrobeats space, and he has a lot to say right now. In a wide-ranging conversation with the Afrobeats Intelligence podcast, the Mavin Records rapper opened up about the state of the…
If your wedding DJ plays Calm Down and calls it a day, you deserve better. The Afrobeats love songs for your wedding playlist go way deeper than the obvious choices. AfrobeatsGlobal went through the full catalogue and pulled out 30…
The African Giant is racking up plaques again. Burna Boy's collab with British rap heavyweight Dave on the track Location has just been certified platinum in Norway. AfrobeatsGlobal is here to break down exactly why this matters.
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Music has always been political in Africa. However, nowhere is that more true than in South Africa, where songs did not just accompany the struggle against apartheid; they actively advanced it. AfrobeatsGlobal explores this powerful story.
Miriam Makeba and the Sound of…