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At this point, Afropop should be looking beyond the Grammys

At this point, Afropop should be looking beyond the Grammys

The greatest chance Afropop stands at not being a temporary global fad, is by looking

TurnTable Top 50: Asake ascends to No. 1 after Burna Boy-assisted “Sungba (Remix)”

TurnTable Top 50: Asake ascends to No. 1 after Burna Boy-assisted “Sungba (Remix)”

The third artist to score multiple chart toppers from a

Best New Music: Burna Boy Breathes New Life Into Asake’s Hit Single, “Sungba”

Best New Music: Burna Boy Breathes New Life Into Asake’s Hit Single, “Sungba”

Another No. 1 for

TurnTable Top 50: Skiibii’s “Baddest Boy Remix” Debuts At No.1

TurnTable Top 50: Skiibii’s “Baddest Boy Remix” Debuts At No.1

Skiibii earns his first entry on the

Afropop revolves around Nigeria, for better or worse

Afropop revolves around Nigeria, for better or worse

Afropop's most recognisable hotspot must grapple with its

The Best Music Videos of 2021, Ranked

The Best Music Videos of 2021, Ranked

Featuring talented directors including Paul Ward, Odunsi The Engine &

Burna Boy and Wizkid Combine on Year-Ending “B.d’Or”

Burna Boy and Wizkid Combine on Year-Ending “B.d’Or”

Burna Boy and Wizkid Reunite on the P2J-produced year-ending

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Black Sherif, Seyi Shay, Mohbad & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Black Sherif, Seyi Shay, Mohbad & More

New music to get into this

Remembering Virgil Abloh: A creative dreamer beyond words

Remembering Virgil Abloh: A creative dreamer beyond words

In Loving Memory of

Turntable Top 50: Joeboy’s “Alcohol” Rises To The Top of the Charts

Turntable Top 50: Joeboy’s “Alcohol” Rises To The Top of the Charts

His No.1

Afropop On The Rise: We’re Truly Global

Afropop On The Rise: We’re Truly Global

Grammy wins, global smash hits, and more indicators of sustained

Songs of the Day: New Music from Burna Boy, Blxckie, Kwesi Arthur & more

Songs of the Day: New Music from Burna Boy, Blxckie, Kwesi Arthur & more

Some of the best new releases from the last few

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Dua Saleh, Emo Grae, Cina Soul & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Dua Saleh, Emo Grae, Cina Soul & More

music from around the

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Don Jazzy, Burna Boy, Niniola & More

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Don Jazzy, Burna Boy, Niniola & More

new releases from around the

Songs of the Day: New Music From Mannywellz, Omawumi, Yemi Alade & More

Songs of the Day: New Music From Mannywellz, Omawumi, Yemi Alade & More

new music from around the

Songs Of The Summer: Ladipoe, Buju, Master KG & More Hold Atop The Charts

Songs Of The Summer: Ladipoe, Buju, Master KG & More Hold Atop The Charts

The fourth week results are

Hot Takes: Nigerian Idol, Euro 2020 & A Pyer Moss Summer

Hot Takes: Nigerian Idol, Euro 2020 & A Pyer Moss Summer

This week's hot takes are

TurnTable Top 50: AV Makes His Official Debut On This Week’s Top 10

TurnTable Top 50: AV Makes His Official Debut On This Week’s Top 10

AV makes his top 10

Songs Of The Summer: Master KG, Wizkid, Tems & more top this week’s charts

Songs Of The Summer: Master KG, Wizkid, Tems & more top this week’s charts

Essence is in the

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Burna Boy, Sute Iwar, PRVNA & more

Songs Of The Day: New Music From Burna Boy, Sute Iwar, PRVNA & more

New releases this

Four takeaways from Angelique Kidjo’s ‘Mother Nature’

Four takeaways from Angelique Kidjo’s ‘Mother Nature’

Features Burna Boy, Yemi Alade, Mr Eazi &