Industry: Music

Replay Zahara: 10 Songs to Celebrate the South African Afrosoul Star

Zahara, born Bulelwa Mkutukana on November 9, 1988, in Eastern Cape, South…

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Burna Boy Nominated for Seven BET Hip Hop Awards

Nigerian singer and songwriter Burna Boy has received seven nominations for the…

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Rema is Making Yellow Everyone’s Favourite Colour of the Year

If you're looking for a new colour to spice up your wardrobe,…

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A Miscellany of Art: Soul and Afro-folk in Contemporary Nigeria

In the complex fabric of Nigeria's cultural landscape, a unique fusion of…

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Mr Eazi Teams Up With 13 African Artists for Touring Exhibition to Complement Debut Album

Nigerian singer and Banku pioneer Mr Eazi is set to release his…

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Rema’s ‘Rave and Roses’ Outshines Sunny Ade’s ‘Juju Music’ on the US Billboard 200 Chart

Rema, the rising star of Afrobeats, has made history by surpassing the…

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11 African Musicians That Have Appeared in Barack Obama’s Summer Playlist So Far

Barack Obama’s playlist is a collection of songs that the former US…

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Barack Obama Can’t Stop Listening to Ayra Starr — Check Out His Summer Playlist

Former US President Barack Obama has shared his 42-song summer playlist for…

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Shallipopi’s Obapluto Fuels a Renewed Reverence for 19th-Century Benin Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi

When a random new kid began to trend on Twitter for an…

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Songs to Listen to When You are Tired of Living Evasively

Inspired by Davido's hit song, 'Unavailable,' this playlist captures the essence of…

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In Sophomore Album, Asake Pays Homage to Jean-Michel Basquiat with Art by Ayanfe Olarinde

Asake, the Nigerian singer-songwriter who rose to fame with his debut album…

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Omah Lay Enlists Puerto Rican singer Ozuna and UK rapper Aitch in Deluxe Edition of Boy Alone

Omah Lay, the Nigerian recording artist known for his soulful sound and…

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