On November 8, 2025, Asake brought a new sound to Brooklyn’s King Theatre. Backed by a full orchestra under the baton of Glenn Alexander II, he translated club-ready grooves into sweeping string lines, brass accents and layered percussion. The night folded Fuji cadence, Afropop swing and Amapiano pulse into arrangements that pushed his vocal lines into unexpected places. The […]
In the pulsating heart of Nigeria, where rhythm flows through the veins of its people, one man reigns supreme as the torchbearer of a musical legacy that is now ridden by the ‘old and new cats’ generation of stars shining out of the beautiful continent of Africa. Femi Kuti, the son of the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, stands tall as […]
The Recording Academy has acknowledged that there are now discussions about adding an Afrobeats category to the Grammys. The CEO of the Recording Academy, Harvey Manson Jr. confirmed the new addition. In order for the academy to decide to create a category for Afrobeats, a proposal must be submitted. This is what is currently being worked on to ensure […]
