South African pop superstar Tyla had an incredible 2025 and further solidified her place on the global stage, also becoming ...

Tyla becomes the first African solo artist to hit one billion streams on Spotify with her 2023 breakout smash “Water,” Spotify confirmed Wednesday (Feb. 19). “We are incredibly proud of Tyla’s ...

Billboard is continuing to expand its global footprint with the launch of Billboard Africa, which was announced Wednesday night (June 4) at our inaugural Global Power Players event in London. In ...

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 ...

Nasty C’s music often explores themes of identity, social commentary, and personal growth, showcasing his storytelling ability and poetic flow. He continues to push the boundaries of South African hip ...

Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy has set a new continental record after emerging as the most streamed African artist on Spotify in 2025, amassing nearly 2 billion streams within the year.Spotify’s 2025 ...

Afrobeats star Rema has made history as the only African artist featured on the prestigious 2025 TIME100 Next list, which celebrates the world’s most influential rising stars. His inclusion ...

June is Black Music Month (BMM) and it’s not only a time to pay homage to Black music pioneers, but to recognize those who are still paving the way and carrying the torch of creativity. Created by ...

HYBE Partners with Acclaimed Music Executives Brandon Hixon and Colin Gayle To Manage Grammy® Award-Winning Artist Tyla and To Build A Global Platform for African Talent HYBE today announced a ...

Described as a virtual singer powered by artificial intelligence (AI), Mya Blue says: "I am not the enemy, I am just a music lover exploring the different sounds of the world." Her Instagram account, ...

The historical significance of Black popular music in American culture is powerful. Even former President Jimmy Carter dedicated a month to African American music appreciation beginning in 1979. With ...