Clockwise from top left: Busiswa Gqulu, Tems, Tula, Amaarae, Moonchild Sannelly, Uncle Waffles, Ayra Starr, Aya Nakamura, and Tiwa Savage. Collage by Ashley Peña Africa, with its 54 countries and more ...

Nasty C’s music often explores themes of identity, social commentary, and personal growth, showcasing his storytelling ability and poetic flow. He continues to push the boundaries of South African hip ...

We’re officially halfway through 2025, and it’s truly giving “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” vibes. This month’s column is going to lean into the good — a few Afropop moments of ...

It’s not easy to steal the show at the Met Gala. But no one who saw the South African singer Tyla ascend the stairs in May in a one-off Balmain couture gown made of sculpted sand will ever forget it. ...

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...

This marks Tyla’s second win in the Best African Music Performance category, following her inaugural win in 2024 with “Water”. The category was introduced to spotlight African music on the global ...

The Recording Academy has announced five new categories for the 2027 Grammy Awards, further expanding global music representation following the successful introduction of the Best African Music ...

As Africa's music industry becomes increasingly interconnected, Ugandan artists are steadily turning to regional platforms to build collaborations, strengthen their understanding of the business side ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora & hip-hop's class acts. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice ...

Africa's music festival landscape has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry, and as we sit here , it's impossible to deny how much the continent has become a powerhouse for live music ...