These behind-the-scenes maestros have shaped the sound of the country’s music industry and propelled Nigerian artists onto the world stage. In 2024, these top 10 producers stood out for their ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora, and hip-hop's class acts today. South African superstar Tyla has won her first MTV Video Music ...
Burna Boy continues to be one of the most influential figures in Afrobeats. Known for his Afro-fusion style, which mixes reggae, dancehall, and Afrobeat, he remains a global powerhouse. Following his ...
As 2024 unfolds, the Afrobeat scene has been marked by the unrelenting rise of female artists who are breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, and setting new standards of excellence. With each release, ...
Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ Makes History As First Afrobeats Song To Surpass 1 Billion On-Demand U.S. Streams
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: Rema performs at The O2 Arena on November 14, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage) It was the ultimate jam of 2023 worldwide. From viral TikTok ...
Afrobeats is one of the fastest-growing genres in the country. There are big names who have seen global success, but there are even more talented up-and-coming artists looking to achieve the same type ...
Do you do the Shaku Shaku? Zanku’s legwork? How about a throwback: the Galala, anyone? The West African musical genre — Afrobeats — has thousands of distinctive steps and moves that can be learned ...
South African singer Tyla has won two prestigious awards at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. She took home the coveted Top Afrobeats Artist title, outshining Nigerian music giants – Burna Boy, Rema, ...
Let’s set the scene. You’re out with friends, or maybe by yourself, at a local nightclub or day party, and the DJ on set gives a shoutout to the “Carribeans” in the crowd. They say something like, ...
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