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.
British Ghanaian producer/DJ Juls has also won Best Producer at the awards ceremony, which will air on BBC later this week.
Tems and Wouter Kellerman added to their Grammys, while Trevor Noah kept the main ceremony breezy.
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.
Amidst the chaos of the #OccupyParliament movement, the West Coast rapper’s music has been part of the soundtrack of the demonstrations.
Kendrick Lamar and Kagame rocked a packed venue at The BK Arena in Kigal, Rwanda for Move Afrika.
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.
The record label, EMPIRE, unveiles the nine track HOUSE of EMPIRE, a collection of collaborations focused on sounds from around the world.
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 along other special guests will be headlining a South African Festival this summer.
The Ghanaian photographer who snapped Kendrick Lamar when he visited the country last year has become a leading curator of the local cultural landscape.
Here are the tracks that these amazing artists are receiving the well-deserved nod for.