For her third album, Black Star, the Ghanaian artist known for her experimental and defiant sound, toys with matters of euphoria, desire, and emotional contradictions.
The first weekend of the prestigious festival gave the continent some resounding highs from Tyla, Seun Kuti, and Amaarae — and a confusing low from Rema.
African music has had some great sonic highs throughout the year. Here are the best Afrobeats songs of 2024, featuring Amaarae, Wizkid, Tyla, Olivetheboy, Angélique Kidjo and more.
The innovative Ghanaian artist’s appearances on three songs off the new Childish Gambino album, Bando Stone & The New World, are a signifier of what African artists could potentially do with international collaborations.
Amaarae performed seven songs during her debut Tiny Desk performance, including songs from her latest album, Fountain Baby.
The Ghanaian Afropop princess also announced the release date for her highly-anticipated second studio album, Fountain Baby.
The 3-song EP includes new tracks from Amaarae, Tems and Santa Fe Klan.
The Ghanaian-American star is joined by singers Kali Uchis and Moliy to deliver the futuristic, bad b**** anthem.
Laughter was the medicine of choice this year, and these African creators did their part in healing the masses.
The blazing hot Ghanaian track hits yet another landmark.
Dua Saleh gives fans a peak into what to expect from the upcoming EP Crossover — and we're here for it.
In Decoded, our favorite African artists dive deep into their music, lyrics and share notable behind-the-scenes moments.
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