Emerging in the 2000s, Afrobeats is a popular style of West African music that employs polyrhythms and syncopation and draws inspiration from hip-hop, R&B, dancehall and more while incorporating ...
Nigerian Afrobeats stars Davido, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr, among those nominated in the Best African Music Performance ...
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11 Trailblazing Achievements by African Artists
Billboard is continuing to expand its global footprint with the launch of Billboard Africa, which was announced Wednesday night (June 4) at our inaugural Global Power Players event in London. In ...
Artists from the continent are breaking into the Western mainstream. We’ve got a playlist for your weekend cookout. By Desiree Ibekwe This week, The Times published a profile of Tems, a 28-year-old ...
The spotlight shone brightly on Tyla as she clinched the Best Afrobeats award for her chart-topping hit "Water" at the 2024 MTV VMAs. Tyla proudly claimed her first Moon Man in its second year as a ...
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 ...
There are 10 categories in the Latin, Global, Reggae & New Age, Ambient or Chant Field at the 2026 Grammys. Below, we assess the state of the race in four of those categories — best global music album ...
Afrobeat singer Ayra Starr has achieved a monumental feat at the 2025 MOBO Awards, in Newcastle, United Kingdom. She took home two prestigious awards, ‘Best International Act’ and ‘Best African Music ...
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Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy nominated for Best African Music Performance at 68th Grammy Awards"
The 68th Grammy Awards nominations have been revealed, with Afrobeats stars Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, and Tyla competing for ...
Thinking back on the biggest cultural moments of 2024, it’s hard to ignore the many African women who were at the center of it all. Over the past decade, global African music has been dominated by ...
The singer, whose viral hit "Water" won the inaugural best African music performance Grammy earlier this year, will compete in pop with her debut album, though it is rooted in Afrobeats and R&B. By ...
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