The Global Leaderboard: Ranking the Most Demanded African Artists This Year
The most demanded African artists this year are proving that our music is no longer just a "category"; it is the mainstream. Whether it is selling out stadiums in Paris…
One of South Africa's most beloved outdoor concert series is back for 2026. The Sunset Music Series has returned to the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Johannesburg with a lineup that includes Lloyiso, Matthew Mole, Spoegwolf, and more. Tickets are already…
South African artist Zolani Mahola just signed a global deal with Virgin Music Group. Her first single under the partnership, XhosaNostra, is dropping June 4. This is a major moment for South African music on the world stage.
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Are you looking to completely refresh your playlist with the absolute hottest sounds coming out of Africa right now? The sheer volume of incredible music dropping every single day can make it tough to keep track of the true standouts. Luckily we…
The Afro-house queen revealed a love story nobody knew existed. And the internet has not recovered. Niniola has confirmed the death of her husband Michael Ndika after 13 years of a marriage she kept completely private. The Afrobeats world is in…
France does not give out its love lightly. The French music market is one of the most culturally protective in Europe, with its own charts, its own certification body, and its own distinct taste. So when a Nigerian artist from Port Harcourt…
Okyeame Kwame, one of Ghana's most respected rap veterans, just said Black Sherif's 'So It Goes' made him cry in the studio. When legends speak, the culture listens. Okyeame Kwame and Black Sherif
Okyeame Kwame-Black Sherif Moment: What Was Said …
Malawi's Onesimus Just Did Something the African Music Industry Needed to See
The Son of Grace album launch brought artists from six countries to one stage in Lilongwe, and it changed the conversation. An album launch in Lilongwe, Malawi, just…
Shatta Wale, just picked up two awards at the 43rd IRAWMA in Florida. Best African Dancehall Entertainer. Concert of the Year. Ghana is talking it, and so is the internet .
Shatta Wale IRAWMA 2026: What Actually Happened
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Five Years Was Worth the Wait. Johnny Drille's 'Before The Morning Light' Is His Most Emotionally Complete Album Yet
Johnny Drille just dropped his sophomore album, 'Before The Morning Light,' via Mavin Records. 14 tracks. Nine featured artists. Five years in…