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…
Tems never rushes anything, and when she delivers, she delivers. The Grammy-winning Nigerian singer has finally dropped the official music video for What You Need, taken from her 2025 project Love Is A Kingdom. AfrobeatsGlobal has watched it twice…
The music industry keeps showing us it is not always about the music. Qing Madi's ongoing legal battle with former label JTON Music just got messier, and AfrobeatsGlobal is breaking it all down for you.
Qing Madi vs JTON:…
Ayra Starr just walked behind the most iconic desk in music and gave us something we were not ready for. She made her NPR Tiny Desk debut and previewed an unreleased track from her upcoming album. AfrobeatsGlobal was watching closely.
Ayra…
There are artists who make music, and then there are artists for whom music is survival. Fatoumata Diawara belongs firmly in the second category. Her new album Massa is a deeply personal work, and AfrobeatsGlobal sat with her story to…
Interestingly, the chemistry between these three icons is undeniable. Tiwa Savage brings her signature vocal finesse to the record. Meanwhile, Wande Coal adds that unmistakable street-certified rhythm. Furthermore, Mavo bridges the gap with a fresh perspective. As a result, the track feels…