Why Ghanaian singer King Promise and other African artists don’t want to be boxed into Afrobeats

While many African artists have been able to ride the wave of Afrobeats’ international popularity, musicians including Tyla and Burna Boy are now pushing for global recognition beyond the genre.
Naija Gist - Latest

Best African Music Performance Nominees at 2025 Grammy's

Like never before, Africa finally got recognized at the Grammy's. The 67th Grammy Awards will have a special prize for the best African music performance for the second time in a row This will be the ...
Houston Chronicle

Meet Msaki: The South African singer who should be the next breakout global artist to hit the charts

It has been a stellar decade for a new generation of compelling female musical performers from all over the world. The likes of SZA, Solange, Billie Eilish, Arlo Parks, Rosalía, Laufey, Raye, Lola ...
Naija Gist - Latest

8 Female African Singers Shaping the 2020s With Their Signature Sound

These eight women aren’t just charting, they are changing how the world hears Africa. Each one carries a distinct sound, story, and spirit. Once considered niche, African genres like Afrobeats and ...
The Citizen on MSN

Apple Music names Moses Luka as latest Up Next artist in East Africa

Dar es Salaam. Apple Music has announced Tanzanian gospel singer and songwriter Moses Luka as the newest artist to join its Up Next artist development program in East Africa.Speaking on the ...
WJSU

Fela Kuti is the first African pop star to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

In December, the late Nigerian superstar became the first African pop star to get a Grammy lifetime achievement award. Now he ...
The Nation Newspaper

FULL LIST: Burna Boy, Rema, others emerge winners at AFRIMA 2026

The 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2026 witnessed a stellar performance by music sensation Rema, who walked away with three prestigious awards. The 24-year-old artiste won Best ...