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Celebrated Amapiano DJ, Uncle Waffles, stands behind a disc jockey set up.

Opinion: Uncle Waffles’ Nairobi Event Highlights Broader Issues With African Music Concerts

Events
Tyla poses outside of her hotel in NYC, dressed up for the Met Gala.

Opinion: Can Tyla Balance Amapiano Authenticity with Global Pop Dreams?

Music
Chris Brown performing on stage with vibrant lighting, wearing a dark t-shirt and pants.

Op-Ed: Why Backlash Against Chris Brown’s South African Tour Matters

News
How Runtown Got His Groove Back

How Runtown Got His Groove Back

Music
Op Ed: In Defense of the Black Boogeyman

Op Ed: In Defense of the Black Boogeyman

News
Why Nasty C is The Greatest South African Rapper of This Generation

Why Nasty C is The Greatest South African Rapper of This Generation

Music
Op-Ed: What Sho Madjozi Taught Me About Fearlessness

Op-Ed: What Sho Madjozi Taught Me About Fearlessness

Music
The Longest Running Beef In Ghanaian Music—and Why It Should End

The Longest Running Beef In Ghanaian Music—and Why It Should End

Music
How to Break Your African Parents’ Hearts

How to Break Your African Parents’ Hearts

Literature
Call Us by Our Name: Stop Using "Afrobeats"

Call Us by Our Name: Stop Using "Afrobeats"

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A Tribute to Tuku: The Man Whose Music Both Raised and Healed Me

A Tribute to Tuku: The Man Whose Music Both Raised and Healed Me

News
Op-Ed: Cassper Nyovest Says His Latest Album Is a Game Changer (It’s Not and Here's Why)

Op-Ed: Cassper Nyovest Says His Latest Album Is a Game Changer (It’s Not and Here's Why)

Music
Op-Ed: Why Siya Kolisi's Comments on Racial Quotas Are Wrong

Op-Ed: Why Siya Kolisi's Comments on Racial Quotas Are Wrong

News