The dam appeared to break in 2024, as South African phenom Tyla made Grammy and chart history. But for a wide field of buzzed-about voices, the path to a crossover has narrowed.

As African music continues to grow and gain international recognition, a few artists are spearheading its global expansion.

Listen to 10 new must-hear songs from African artists Ruger, Black Sherif, Fireboy DML, ODUMODUBLVCK, Victony and more. African female artists have been killing it this month. A week after Ayra Starr ...

We’re officially halfway through 2025, and it’s truly giving “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” vibes. This month’s column is going to lean into the good — a few Afropop moments of ...

Billboard rounded up all the African artists who've had songs hit one billion Spotify streams. By Heran Mamo While Spotify’s Billions Club contains an exclusive group of artists who’ve had songs reach ...

This year in Afropop, a whispery Ghanaian It-Girl shook the world, a Francophone trio remade Bastille Day in their image, and East African R&B stars took romantic tension to new heights. Meanwhile, a ...

Among contemporary African musicologists, Agawu has been one of the most distinctive voices over the past half-century.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora & hip-hop's class acts. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice ...