When people say African music is having a “global moment,” they are often talking about only a small part of the continent.

As the debate rages on social media about the future of kwaito, we explore whether the genre is truly dead or simply evolving into new forms within South African music.

South African rapper Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, popularly known as Nasty C, has praised Nigerian singer, Wizkid, for promoting African music on a global scale.The artist, while speaking during ...

The jazz pianist has built a career challenging the perception of blindness through music South African jazz pianist and composer Yonela Mnana is using music and performance to challenge perceptions ...

Tyla emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 2026 American Music Awards after clinching the Best Afrobeats Artist award.

Famous South African rapper, Nasty C, has credited Nigerian singer Wizkid for the global reception of African music. Speaking during a podcast ...

Tyla has made history with three American Music Awards wins, cementing her place as one of Africa's biggest artists on the ...

In the first five months of 2026, New Orleans welcomed New Edition, Nine Inch Nails, Journey, the Lumineers, Robert Plant and ...

And right in the middle of it all, Harlem Renaissance music was changing the way the world listened. But most people only ...

Tyla won Best Afrobeats Artist and Social Song of the Year for "CHANEL" at the 52nd AMAs in Las Vegas on Monday, bringing her total wins to three. Tyla became the first woman and first South African ...

Los Angeles’ G-Son Studios — the former rehearsal space, recording studio, and headquarters of the Beastie Boys — is ...

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