Nasty C’s music often explores themes of identity, social commentary, and personal growth, showcasing his storytelling ability and poetic flow. He continues to push the boundaries of South African hip ...

(CNN) — Over the last decade, Afrobeats has become a global phenomenon, bringing African music into the Western mainstream. There’s now an Afrobeats category at the MTV Video Music Awards, and ...

Kampire says she is interested in the African music styles from the 1970s and 1980s because those sounds “permeated my ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African ...

South African actress and singer Winnie Khumalo has died at the age 51 after a short illness, her family has announced. The Afropop singer was known for her long musical career which began in the ...

DJ Arafat, an Ivorian singer with a huge following in francophone Africa, has died after a road accident in Abidjan, evoking a wave of tributes to the award-winning star of the "coupe-decale" dance ...

Fans of Grammy-winning singer Wizkid have flooded social media with excitement and admiration as they celebrate his 35th birthday today. Supporters of the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner shared heartfelt messages ...

From Lagos to the Grammys, Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has conquered the global stage without compromising who she is. “Authenticity is everything to me,” she says. “That’s the one thing I cannot ...

Also listed are BNXN's "Captain", released in 2025, and Burna Boy's "No Sign of Weakness", also released in 2025 and featuring international collaborators.Apple Music, the ad-free music and video ...

African fans, Afrobeats enthusiasts, and everyone who likes underdog stories of artists working hard on their way to global recognition: rejoice! The Nigerian American superstar Davido, born David ...