In the past half a decade, Nigerian pop music has enjoyed international success with several hit records charting high in several countries, and the superstars behind the records have won notable ...

Reflecting on his journey, Davido emphasizes the importance of incremental breakthroughs and the relentless pursuit of success at every stage. By Walaa Elsiddig From his early years surrounded by the ...

Tyla swept two awards at the 52nd American Music Awards (AMAs) on Monday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, ...

South African rapper, David Junior Ngcobo, popularly known as Nasty C has credited Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also popularly known as Wizkid for helping African music gain global ...

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

Photograph by Ruby Okoro; image treatment by Ashley Peña. Nigerian musician Rema has never been one for standing still. At any point in time, the 22-year-old rapper and singer can be found doodling ...

For a nation whose identity is wrapped up quite intimately - and often unhealthily - in the livelihoods of its biggest cultural icons, Davido’s return felt like a long-bated breath finally released.

Davido talks about Forbes calling him the “King of Afrobeats,” how he created his album Timeless, what he has planned for his tour, the future of Afrobeats and more! Davido 0:00 I’m ready for the ...

We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Music news every morning. In Accra’s Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, a statue of Ghana’s first president bears his influential words: ...

Afrobeats music has taken the world by storm. Hit after hit featuring African artists has been trending on charts across the globe. But why now? "Time is of the essence," Nigerian singer Tems croons ...

It's the new sound of the UK underground, reworking the African pop of Fela Kuti for kids reared on grime, hip-hop and funky house. With stars like Kanye West wanting in, just how big will it get? As ...

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Tiwa Savage walked around a music center in Lagos, smiling, listening and giving words of ...