Billboard is continuing to expand its global footprint with the launch of Billboard Africa, which was announced Wednesday night (June 4) at our inaugural Global Power Players event in London. In ...

If you’ve ever caught yourself singing along to a song in a language you don’t speak, welcome to the club. That’s the magic of music, especially African music. From Lagos to Dar es Salaam to Accra, ...

The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor.

An event aimed at sharing a continent’s culture is coming to Harrisburg. The Africa Cultural Festival is planned for Sept. 19-21, with most events being held at the HACC Wildwood campus. PennLive is ...

For the first time in years, Milwaukeeans can celebrate African culture during an ethnic and cultural showcase at Brown Deer Park in July. This year's celebration features a day full of traditional ...

Fela Kuti, the Nigerian musician whose sound and politics reshaped modern African music, has been named the first African artist to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the Recording Academy ...

South African pop superstar Tyla had an incredible 2025 and further solidified her place on the global stage, also becoming ...

These eight women aren’t just charting, they are changing how the world hears Africa. Each one carries a distinct sound, story, and spirit. Once considered niche, African genres like Afrobeats and ...

African artists are having a moment on the global stage. And Tems? Baby… she is undeniably leading that charge. The British-Nigerian artist has spent the last few years racking up (and I truly mean ...

She follows South African R&B artists, Elaine and Willy Cardiac on the global RADAR programme. In the process, she follows in the footsteps of South African R&B artists, Elaine and Willy Cardiac ...

Nasty C’s music often explores themes of identity, social commentary, and personal growth, showcasing his storytelling ability and poetic flow. He continues to push the boundaries of South African hip ...