The hugely popular music video is a testimony to its widespread acclaim. It is another notch in Tanzanian pop star Diamond Platnumz’s belt as an alchemist of international crossover hits. In ...

Last year we saw a hint of what was to come. This year, however, we’ve had the genre’s promise come to fruition, blossoming to legitimately rival Afrobeats as the most popular sound in Africa.

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In 2021, Tanzania's Diamond Platnumz became the first Sub-Saharan African singer to receive 1 billion views on his YouTube channel. That same year, Zuchu became the first woman artist in East Africa ...

African musicians are making waves within and outside the continent. The music industry is increasingly becoming an income generator for many countries. In 2018 alone, the creative industries in ...

Long before the advent of streaming platforms and modern studio booths, African music resonated across the continent like a heartbeat. From palm-wine courts and beer parlours to bustling village ...

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There's no denying that Burna Boy is one of the biggest names in African music right now. Not only is he a talented singer, songwriter, and performer, but he's also a cultural icon who represents the ...

A self-taught musician who sang in English and Xhosa, she was a prominent figure in contemporary Afro-soul known for her heartfelt voice. By John Yoon Zahara, the South African singer-songwriter whose ...