Industry: Music

Greasy Tunes Lagos Hits High Note: Afrobeats, Food, and Culture Thrive Three Days In

Three days after its vibrant launch, Spotify's "Greasy Tunes Café" pop-up in…

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The Quiet Rebellion: What Does Asa, Beautiful Nubia, and Brymo Have in Common?

For the longest time, the sonic adrenaline of Afrobeats overwhelmingly dominates the…

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FUJI Revival: Adekunle Gold & Spotify to Launch New Album Spectacle in Lagos

Nigerian singer-songwriter Adekunle Gold is set to unveil his sixth studio album,…

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From Show Dem Camp to My Father’s Shadow: Wale Davies’ Multidimension

Wale Davies is not in a hurry when he talks about himself.…

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Lawrence Oyor is the Gospel Artist of the Year

We are undoubtedly in a time when the pulsating rhythms of Afrobeats…

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Justin Bieber and Tems Unite on “I THINK YOU’RE SPECIAL” from SWAG II

Justin Bieber’s surprise release of his eighth studio album, SWAG II, has…

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Burna Boy Named Clubhouse President of Swiss Sportswear Brand On

Swiss performance sportswear leader On has announced a multi-year creative partnership with…

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The Artiste Building a Music Career in Nigeria’s Largest, Often-Forgotten City

In this edition of Portraits of the City, we explore the journey…

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Breaking Down the Literal Meaning of “Chihiro” by Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish’s Chihiro is a haunting and introspective song filled with themes…

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Voices of Heritage: The Countertenors Representing Black Voices in Contemporary Classical Music

Classical music has long been regarded as a bastion of European tradition,…

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ID Cabasa Reimagines ‘Bere Mi’ with Zlatan and TI Blaze: A Modern Twist on a Classic Sound

Following the success of the reimagined versions of afrobeats classics Photocopy (which…

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Beyoncé, Davido, Bob Marley Get Royal Nod in King Charles’ Music Playlist

King Charles III has curated a personal playlist titled "His Majesty King…

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