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18 September 2024
10 Years Ago, Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” Set the Tone for Afrobeats' Global Appeal
The seminal hit song showed that greatness can be achieved from the crucible of chaos.
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26 September 2023
Meet Nabeyin, the Ghanaian-American Producer Working With Travis Scott, Future & Drake
We speak to Nabeyin about producing for some of the biggest names in music.
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26 June 2023
BET Awards Marks 50 Years of Hip-Hop, Celebrates Musical Excellence at Star-Studded Event
The 2023 BET Awards celebrated 50 years of hip hop and handed out more than 20 awards for the best in Black entertainment.
Music
08 May 2023
Drake Reveals Nigerian Roots By Showing Father’s Ancestry Test
Canadian superstar Drake has shared the ancestry of his father, Dennis Graham.
Music
24 April 2023
Ghana’s Obrafour Sues Drake For $10 Million. Here’s What Happened
Ghanaian rapper Obrafour is suing Drake for allegedly using a sample of his voice on the album Honestly Never Mind without prior authorization.
Music
06 March 2023
Meet 1srael, the Nigerian-Born Producer Behind Future & Tems' 'Wait For U'
We talk to the producer about winning his first Grammy Award, his Nigerian roots and much more.
Music
11 October 2022
Tresor Is Adding an African Touch to Global Pop's Soundscape
We talk to the South African-based superstar about his collaborations and songwriting for Drake—and setting the blueprint for future African stars.
Music
23 June 2022
Black Coffee & Tresor’s Work On Drake’s New Album Speaks to the Rise of South African Music
Unlike the Kendrick Lamar-curated Black Panther: The Album or Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift album which had hints of South African flavours on them, Honestly, Nevermind is imbued with them.
Music
17 June 2022
Black Coffee Brings South African Magic to Drake's New Album, 'Honestly, Nevermind'
The star South African DJ, alongside his son Esona Tyolo and singer Tresor, give Honestly, Nevermind that classic South African house music flair.
Music
21 October 2021
Tems Is Just Doing Her Thang In New Music Video 'Crazy Tings'
The Nigerian songstress is hell bent on taking over your summer playlist and it's getting harder to resist.
Music
02 September 2021
Tems Will Appear On Drake's 'Certified Lover Boy'
Billboards have been popping up across Lagos confirming Tems' feature on Drake's new album.
Music
21 November 2019
Interview: Sarz Has Powered a Generation of Nigerian Music—and He Isn't Stopping Anytime Soon
We talk to the star producer about his role in the rising global popularity of Nigerian music, spanning his production on massive singles from the likes of Wizkid, Skepta, Drake and more.
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