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NATIVE Exclusive: Duke Amayo Is Coming Home
"Dem no dey give us our dues, so therefore, we have to create
Four takeaways from Ayo Shonaiya’s ‘Afrobeats: The Backstory’
The good and not-so-great of the Nigerian pop documentary
‘The Harder They Fall’ & the link between JAY-Z and Fela Kuti
Hov has clearly been doing his Afrobeat
NATIVE Exclusive: Made Kuti is moving Afrobeat forward
The singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer spoke to us about playing every note on his recent debut album, 'For(e)ward', and his...
4 takeaways from Femi Kuti & Made Kuti’s new compilation album, ‘Legacy +’
The set comprises Femi's eleventh album, 'Stop the Hate', and Made's debut LP,
A beginner’s guide to Femi Kuti through 10 essential tracks
Charting the path of an African music legend through three decades of musical
AV Club: “Finding Fela” & the importance of wholesomely documenting African music’s heroes
Alex Gibney’s documentary is far from a hagiography, but it clearly doesn’t dig deep
Remembering Tony Allen, a bonafide African music hero
The co-creator of Afrobeat and one of the greatest and most influential drummers
Essentials: Hugh Masekela & Tony Allen’s ‘Rejoice’ is a celebration of African music’s innovative spirit
A delightful collaboration between two of the most talented African artists to walk the face of the
Niniola pays homage to the Kalakuta queens in video for Femi Kuti-assisted “Fantasy”
A colourful and engaging video for the Afrobeat-influenced
The Shuffle: Fela’s “Water No Get Enemy” should be everyone’s mantra for 2020
Fela's reassuring ode to water's competence remains
Why we should look at sampling as a legitimate means of creativity in afropop
On the importance of being in support of artists when they directly tap into the precious past of African
Where Were You: Kalakuta Queens are the unsung heroes of Afrobeat
The pride of a generation of women who have been historically eschewed by
Burna Boy features on soundtrack for upcoming Hollywood film, “Queen & Slim”
The soundtrack also featured Megan Thee Stallion, 6lack, Lauryn Hill & more
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 release EP of live session recordings
Improvised interpretation of standout tracks from their 2018 album, ‘Black
The Shuffle: Seun Kuti’s “African Problems” exemplifies Afrobeat’s socio-political tenacity
Reminder of the genre's inimitable ability as a voice for the
Legendary Fela Kuti collaborator, Ginger Baker passes away at 80
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee passed away after a brief stint of critical
Fela Anikulapo Kuti To Be Honored At Felabration UK 2019
Taking place on the 30th of August at Indigo at the
Lady Donli and Tomi Thomas’ The Forbidden band share debut single, “Work”
Set to soundtrack the life of every