When people say African music is having a “global moment,” they are often talking about only a small part of the continent.

Uche Aghulor’s journey from a local choir to international acclaim is a story of technical mastery and a mission to elevate African classical music on the world stage. Her journey, which has taken her ...

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

Rema claimed three major awards, including Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artist in Western Africa, and Best African R&B & Soul The full list of 2026 AFRIMA winners includes major Nigerian acts like ...

Fans of Nigerian artist CKay received a welcome gift in late January: the singer released his latest song, “Badminton.” It’s a high-energy, melodic track with an infectious sound. The song, which has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems performs on stage at the Roskilde music Festival on July 6, 2024 in Roskilde, Denmark. - Ritzau ...

"Wizkid is a symbol of hope," the HBO documentary's trailer declares HBO Max; Jo Hale/WireImage A new HBO documentary explores the impact of Wizkid's music — internationally and in his native Nigeria ...

Wizkid becomes first African artist to surpass 11 billion Spotify streams, strengthening Afrobeats’ global commercial ...

Famous South African rapper, Nasty C, has credited Nigerian singer Wizkid for the global reception of African music. Speaking during a podcast ...

South African rapper Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, popularly known as Nasty C, has praised Nigerian singer, Wizkid, for promoting African music on a global scale.The artist, while speaking during ...

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...