Asake’s new album ‘M$NEY’ leads Apple Music Nigeria, with multiple tracks occupying top chart positions across the country.

Nigerian-born Afrobeat sensation, King Steve Benjamin (KSB), is poised to make a bold musical statement with the release of his much-anticipated new album titled “Chameleon,” scheduled to drop on May ...

Fans of Nigerian artist CKay received a welcome gift in late January: the singer released his latest song, “Badminton.” It’s a high-energy, melodic track with an infectious sound. The song, which has ...

Fully replaceable and swappable parts, including the battery. Included transmitter provides lossless, low-latency, and shareable audio. Up to 100 hours of listening time. No companion app at launch.

With an eye on its international fan base, the N.B.A. has welcomed the influence of African singers like Tems, Burna Boy and Rema. By Emmanuel Morgan A winter afternoon in Salt Lake City might be the ...

Nearly three decades after his death in 1997, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti remains one of Nigeria’s greatest musicians. Famous for pairing his music with human rights activism, he stood against dictatorship ...

Sarz, the producer behind the Afrobeats hit “Monalisa” with Lojay (and eventually Chris Brown) has exclusively shared the track list for his forthcoming album Protect Sarz at All Costs – and it is ...

“Ouidah, Benin – September 1, 2012: Local men singing and playing drums and other instruments at small traditional village party. This event was a free performance for people who live in neighborhood.

The foundation of Afrobeats is built on a rich tapestry of African musical heritage, visionary artistry, and cultural innovation. While Afrobeats (a genre distinct from Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat) emerged ...

In just three short years, Nigerian street-pop savant Asake has become a giant in African music, meeting Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy in a place it took them three times that span to reach. What’s ...

In an ambitious effort to chart the lineage of Yoruba and Afrobeats music over the past century and its global influence, Nigerian superstar Adekunle Gold has co-produced a forthcoming documentary ...

Over the last decade, Afrobeats has become a global phenomenon, bringing African music into the Western mainstream. There’s now an Afrobeats category at the MTV Video Music Awards, and performers like ...