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On “The Man Who Lost His Heart,” Marwan Moussa Maps a Pathway Through Grief
The 23-track, deeply personal album confronts the death of the rapper’s mother, embedding the experience of depression and loss in an Egyptian cultural context.
Ayra Starr wins Best International Act at the MOBO Awards 2025
British Ghanaian producer/DJ Juls has also won Best Producer at the awards ceremony, which will air on BBC later this week.
African Music Had Minimal Highlights at the 2025 Grammys But the Vibes Were Mainly Positive
Tems and Wouter Kellerman added to their Grammys, while Trevor Noah kept the main ceremony breezy.
Tems' Grammy Nominations Can Help Us Reconsider How We View Afrobeats Artists
By nabbing nominations across R&B, African Music and Global Music categories, Tems illustrates the multiplicity of being an Afrobeats artist — and why we must insist on it.
How Kendrick Lamar is Soundtracking Kenya’s Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Amidst the chaos of the #OccupyParliament movement, the West Coast rapper’s music has been part of the soundtrack of the demonstrations.
This Is What Kendrick Lamar's Concert In Rwanda Looked Like
Kendrick Lamar and Kagame rocked a packed venue at The BK Arena in Kigal, Rwanda for Move Afrika.
Kendrick Lamar’s pgLang is Launching an African Touring Circuit With the Global Citizen Team
Kendrick Lamar's company, pgLang, and Global Citizen are joining forces to create a touring circuit in Africa, fostering global artist presence and bridging the continent's music scene with the world.
EMPIRE Delivers 'HOUSE of EMPIRE' Album
The record label, EMPIRE, unveiles the nine track HOUSE of EMPIRE, a collection of collaborations focused on sounds from around the world.
Three Gems We Learned From Tems' Conversation with Kendrick Lamar for 'Interview Magazine'
Tems talks about her journey from Lagos to global stardom in a candid conversation with Kendrick Lamar, revealing the essence of her artistry and passion for music.
Kendrick Lamar to Headline Hey Neighbour Festival in South Africa, Alongside Star-Studded Lineup
Kendrick Lamar along other special guests will be headlining a South African Festival this summer.
Cozyshrt is Curating Freedom & Community in Accra
The Ghanaian photographer who snapped Kendrick Lamar when he visited the country last year has become a leading curator of the local cultural landscape.
Sampha, Sade, Kendrick Lamar & SZA Have Been Shortlisted for the Oscars' Best Original Song Category
Here are the tracks that these amazing artists are receiving the well-deserved nod for.
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