Louddaaa Wants The World To Listen

Louddaaa Wants The World To Listen

Louddaaa sees Nigeria’s distinctive sonic identity as a responsibility, something to preserve and carry forward through both music and...

Rema Has Another Banger With Explosive “Kelebu”

Rema Has Another Banger With Explosive “Kelebu”

The Rave Lorde has kept to his word to deliver a summer hit.

The Locales That Shaped Our Favourite Afropop Stars 

The Locales That Shaped Our Favourite Afropop Stars 

Markers of those places inevitably show up in the music of our favorite stars, enriching our soundscape and furthering our cultural...

Best New Music: Ayra Starr Turns Youthful Swagger Into Sensual Elegance On “Hot Body”

Best New Music: Ayra Starr Turns Youthful Swagger Into Sensual Elegance On “Hot Body”

On “Hot Body,” Ayra Starr sings with the relaxed certitude of a woman in command of her sexuality and

uNder: Best New Artists (July, 2025)

uNder: Best New Artists (July, 2025)

Our July edition features Danpapa GTA, Luwa.Mp4, BrotherKupa, and Andi K.

Tiwa Savage Teams Up With Skepta For “On The Low”

Tiwa Savage Teams Up With Skepta For “On The Low”

The queen of Afrobeats’ latest single finally arrives with an elegant guest verse from British rapper and producer Skepta....

Davido And Martell Is A Partnership Rooted In Authenticity

Davido And Martell Is A Partnership Rooted In Authenticity

"I always ask myself: ‘Does this partnership open doors for others? Does it make the culture look good?’ If the answer is yes, then we...

In Tribute To Daddy Lumba, Ghana’s Most Beloved Maverick

In Tribute To Daddy Lumba, Ghana’s Most Beloved Maverick

Characterized by his charismatic approach, lyricism, and nonconformity, Daddy Lumba reshaped the music and art scene in...

Asake Links With Tiakola On Gritty “BADMAN GANSTA”

Asake Links With Tiakola On Gritty “BADMAN GANSTA”

Another step towards ‘Money,’ his fourth

Ayra Starr Releases Her Sizzling Anthem, “Hot Body”

Ayra Starr Releases Her Sizzling Anthem, “Hot Body”

An 11th-hour summer anthem for the

Zulo Details His Evolution On New ‘Z’ EP

Zulo Details His Evolution On New ‘Z’ EP

Packed with his reflections on faith, love, and cultural pride, ‘Z’ distills ZULO’s thoughts into a refined sound that’s bold and...

NATIVE AND TRUE CLRS ARE BRINGING THE PARTY TO HOUSTON WITH ODUMODUBLVCK AND SARZ

NATIVE AND TRUE CLRS ARE BRINGING THE PARTY TO HOUSTON WITH ODUMODUBLVCK AND SARZ

A travelling party that treats Afropop, Amapiano, and the wider spectrum of African sound as an integral core of the dancefloor...

Best New Music: Kabza De Small, Nontokozo Mhkize, And Mthunzi Embrace 3-Step On “Siyabonga”

Best New Music: Kabza De Small, Nontokozo Mhkize, And Mthunzi Embrace 3-Step On “Siyabonga”

The instantly identifiable three kick drum rhythm of the sub-genre combines with the soulful vocals of Nontokozo Mhkize to thrilling...

Tracing The Peerless Influence Of Wande Coal

Tracing The Peerless Influence Of Wande Coal

It’s not hard to surmise that nearly every Afropop artist who defined the late 2010s and early 2020s has been influenced by Wande...

A Primer On 3-Step’s Rise To Prominence

A Primer On 3-Step’s Rise To Prominence

3-Step has taken over airwaves and dancefloors across South Africa and

The Songs Of The Summer 

The Songs Of The Summer 

Although summer typically falls in the rainy period in Africa, there’s always a party happening, and these are the jams to keep things...

Lojay Announces Long-Awaited Debut Album Titled ‘XOXO’

Lojay Announces Long-Awaited Debut Album Titled ‘XOXO’

He also released a new single from the album titled “Tenner” in anticipation of the eagerly-awaited album.

ARATHEJAY WANTS TO FIND GOD

ARATHEJAY WANTS TO FIND GOD

Arathejay has continued to extend his impressive streak in 2025, taking his divine message and sound across Ghana and even...

Best New Music: Rigo Kamp Flexes His Creative Range On “Check It”

Best New Music: Rigo Kamp Flexes His Creative Range On “Check It”

On "Check It," he interjects his melodious vocal runs with silky, braggadocious raps about his elegant style and gushing love...

Brazilian Funk is Afropop’s Bouncy New Muse

Brazilian Funk is Afropop’s Bouncy New Muse

Nigerian music has adopted the energetic South American genre as artists and producers seek to inject its novel energy into Afropop....