You wouldn't necessarily call NOMO a jazz group, though as a touring band it certainly could pass for one. A week ago at Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art, it carried a front line of trumpet, ...

1win Nigeria set the Guinness World Record for the Most Massive Afrobeat Dance, creating a moment that blended culture, community, and celebration in true Lagos style. With over 400 dancers, ...

For many music lovers, Tekno’s 2016 hit Rara remains one of Nigeria’s most memorable Afrobeat songs, thanks to its infectious rhythm and powerful message about the country’s daily struggles. But years ...

Older genres classed in the World Music category and headlined by Angélique Kidjo continue to inspire newer genres, Afrobeats and Amapiano. Here are 25 standout tunes of 2023. 1. Tyler ICU & Tumelo.za ...

A new compilation of this hybrid Nigerian dance music—popularized in the U.S. by the likes of Drake and Diplo—shows that with Afrobeats, there’s much more than one dance. Save this story Save this ...

Award-winning singer, Bello Sheriff, who is fondly referred to as Bello Sisqo, has been making headlines in German where he aligns with millions of fans worldwide Bello Sisqo, who is spreading the ...

Seun Kuti and Wizkid’s online feud revived discussions around Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s enduring influence and legacy The controversy drew renewed attention to Fela’s music as a powerful tool for ...