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Born in South Africa’s townships in the early 2010s, this genre found its global moment during lockdown, giving people a reason to dance when the world stood still. This video traces its journey.
After years of nominations and near misses, the Nigerian superstar claims the Best International Act Award, while African talent continues its global ascension at the ceremony.
African celebrities shone at Paris Fashion Week 2025, showcasing bold looks and highlighting the continent's rising influence on global fashion.
The chaotic Nairobi concert brings attention to recurring failures in the organization of music events across Africa, raising urgent questions about crowd safety and artist-audience care.
TikTok announces its debut Visionary Voices Africa List, celebrating trailblazing African creators, entrepreneurs, and industry disruptors making a global impact.
Our list of the best amapiano songs of 2024 features Kabza De Small, Tyler ICU, Uncle Waffles, Asake, and more.
Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems, Didier Drogba and Stormzy were among the high-profile African contingent at the show held in the UNESCO courtyard.
They join the headliners as African acts for this year's edition.
The Swazi-born, South African-based DJ and producer talks to us about her latest release, SOLACE, and becoming one of the biggest global names in Amapiano.
The American music festival has released their highly-anticipated lineup for summer 2023.
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