There are only two years of data for this young Grammy category, and the only decipherable trend thus far is that women are ...

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 ...

South African musician and Maskandi superstar Khuzani Mpungose celebrated receiving international recognition after being ...

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 ...

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 ...

The list includes a mix of icons and innovators: Sjava, Cici, Oscar Mbo and Abavuki. Their recognition celebrates South Africa’s evolving sound — a blend of Afrosoul, R&B, gospel and house that ...

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 ...

A Nigerian artist is guaranteed to work home with an award at the 2025 Grammys after all of the nominations for the Best African Music Performance features a Nigerian What are the chances of Nigerian ...

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 ...

Global popstar Tems believes women are being sidelined in the music business. She has created a platform, Leading Vibe ...

Over the last decade, Afrobeats has made significant inroads in the global music industry, from invitations to conquer the biggest stages in the world to cross-cultural collaborations with Western ...