Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo has announced a new album titled “Hope!!”, featuring collaborations with global stars including Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers. The album is expected to blend African rhythms with international sounds, showcasing Kidjo’s signature style of cross-cultural music. With over three decades in the music industry and multiple Grammy awards, Angélique Kidjo…
Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has been posthumously honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive this recognition. Fela Kuti is widely regarded as the founder of Afrobeat, a genre that blends jazz, funk, highlife, and traditional African rhythms. His music was known not only for its powerful sound…
Streaming giant Spotify recently celebrated five years of expansion across Africa, highlighting the massive growth of African music streaming. According to the platform, artists such as Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake, Davido, and Seyi Vibez rank among the most-streamed Nigerian artists during the past five years. The growth of streaming platforms has played a major role…
Global Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, an initiative aimed at supporting and empowering young African creatives. The foundation focuses on providing opportunities for emerging musicians, producers, and music professionals across Africa. Through mentorship programs, educational resources, and financial support, the initiative aims to help talented young creatives build sustainable…
Afrobeats superstars Wizkid, Burna Boy and Asake have been announced as headliners for the highly anticipated Afro Nation Festival 2026 in Portugal, one of the biggest African music festivals in the world. Afro Nation has become a global celebration of African music and culture, drawing thousands of fans from across Europe, Africa, and the diaspora…