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The deal unlocks global revenue streams for African artists.
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How Zinoleesky Fell From Grace
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The Enduring Legacy of The Lijadu Sisters
The Lijadu Sisters’ legacy is one set apart by their unwavering resistance and dedication to using art as a reflection of...
The Majestic voices of African R&B
"despite its contributions to the continent’s varying soundscapes, R&B is one genre that doesn’t get the love it...
Where Is Asaaka Today?
A few years ago, a couple of young, exciting rappers from Kumasi, the capital city of Ghana’s Ashanti Region, breathed new life into the...
Identify: PDSTRN’s Path To Hip-Hop Glory
PDSTRN, winner of Henessy's 2022 VS Class rap competition, remains dogged in his quest to become Nigeria's next Hip-Hop...
An exclusive rare look into the 1970s Nigerian Pop Music Scene
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Rema In His Cave
With Rema, you get the sense that it was Benin or nothing. There was no alternative plan to anchor his identity anywhere but home...
Now Playing: “Songs That Get Me Going” by DJ Lag
South Africa has always been a hotbed of music. Gqom Legend, DJ Lag takes us through the songs that shaped his artistry and get him...
Asake Wants To Bring His Lungu To The World
Asake understands the scale of what his people are up against and what it means to be a
