After an intercontinental battle to figure himself out, Obongjayar is thriving in his own skin and picking up famous fans as ...

Sandra Izsadore influenced Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti during his 1969 U.S. visit. While not its creator, her impact on the genre ...

Afrobeat superstar Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy released a new collaborative track, "TaTaTa," with American rapper Jacques Webster, professionally known as Travis Sc ...

Afrobeat from Nigeria and Chinese martial arts. Host Marco Werman speaks to the musician about how these two interests influence his new album, “Lion Awakes.” Amayo dedicates the album to his ...

This week’s pick comes from eclectic British Nigerian artist Obongjayar, who has built a rep of fusing afrobeat and electronica to great effect.

Grammy award winner Burna Boy has sent a cryptic message to his fans, announcing the death of the African Giant title.The artist stated this on Wednesday on his Instagram story with an emotional note.

A Nigerian musician and political activist is the inspiration behind a performance hosted by the Jamaica Center for Arts & ...

Ghanaian singer and talented artist Kwesi Dain has just released a brand new single titled 'Atanfo' that is sure to captivate ...

GONYEA: The album draws inspiration from jazz, funk and West African music, and it pays homage to the Afrobeat sound that Femi's father, Fela Kuti, helped create in the 1960s. Kuti spoke to us ...

Excerpt:** Arlington’s free Lubber Run Amphitheater Summer Concert Series returns June 6 with *You’re a Good Man, Charlie ...

LeoStayTrill knows that many artists who blow up on social media can’t translate that success into building cohesive, well-thought-out projects. Over the past year, the Bromley rapper has become ...

After an intercontinental battle to figure himself out, Obongjayar is thriving in his own skin and picking up famous fans as he shape-shifts across genres He wasn’t always so self-assured. When ...