YOUSSOU N’DOUR TAKES GLOBAL MUSIC RIGHTS LEADERSHIP ROLE AT CISAC Senegalese music icon Youssou N’Dour has been appointed Vice President of CISAC, the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers, marking a significant moment for African representation in global cultural governance. The appointment places one of the continent’s most influential musical figures at the centre of international conversations […]
Chance the Rapper’s recent engagement with Ghana’s Black Star Line brought historical memory into a contemporary cultural frame, connecting music, identity and Pan-African thought in a way that felt deliberate rather than symbolic. The visit drew attention not only because of his global profile as an artist, but because of the deeper narrative it activated. Marcus Garvey’s vision of […]
For an artist whose music often feels intensely personal, visuals carry a different responsibility. They are not simply illustrations of a song. They are opportunities to reveal another layer of meaning. With the release of the official video for What You Need, Tems revisits one of the most emotionally revealing moments from her acclaimed EP, Love Is A Kingdom, […]
When FIFA announced Davido as one of the headline performers for key FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations in Los Angeles and Atlanta, the decision reflected more than his popularity as an artist. It signaled how deeply African music has become woven into the cultural identity of the modern World Cup. Over the last decade, football’s biggest tournament has increasingly […]
For years, Afrobeats has been celebrated for its energy, confidence and ability to soundtrack joy. Yet some of the genre’s most interesting recent work has emerged from artists willing to sit with discomfort rather than escape it. Ghanaian singer-songwriter Akuvi enters that conversation with Afrobeats for Emotional Gangsters (AFEG), a seven-track project that places vulnerability at the centre of […]
African and Afro-Caribbean music recorded another major commercial breakthrough in Europe this week as Joé Dwèt Filé and Burna Boy’s collaborative single “4 Kampé II” officially earned Gold certification in France after surpassing 15 million equivalent streams. The achievement reinforced the growing strength of multilingual Black music within one of Europe’s most influential music markets, where streaming culture continues […]
The global sound of football has always been shaped by moments where music and sport intersect at scale. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has added a new chapter to that tradition with the announcement of its official anthem, “Dai Dai,” featuring Nigerian artist Burna Boy alongside Colombian global icon Shakira. The collaboration places Afrobeats firmly within one of the […]
At a time when African music continues to command global attention, Tiwa Savage is directing part of that momentum toward the next generation. The award-winning Nigerian artist has launched a new music foundation designed to support emerging African creatives with access to training, mentorship, and industry resources. The initiative reflects a shift from personal success toward long-term investment in […]
When Mr Eazi and King Promise released “That Way,” they approached a familiar global melody with restraint and intent. Drawing from the emotional core of a Backstreet Boys classic, the duo translated late 90s pop sentiment into a contemporary Afropop language that feels grounded and current. The song arrives as a conversation between eras, guided by tone, rhythm, and […]
Legendary Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor, whose creative reach extended far beyond West Africa, died on February 7, 2026, at the age of 90. The Musicians Union of Ghana announced his passing at Saltpond Hospital, just one day after he inaugurated the first edition of the Ebo Taylor Festival, an event dedicated to preserving his musical legacy. His death […]
