Burna Boy and Rema win inaugural Billboard Afrobeats awards
The Nigerian artists are the first winners in the new category at the Billboard Music Awards in the US.
1970-01-01 08:00
Angélique Kidjo on being hangry and Africa's tsunami of talent
The African music star mulls her 40-year career, which is to be celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall.
1970-01-01 08:00
Shatta Wale: Why Ghana's 'dancehall king' is trying Afrobeats
The Ghanaian star says he has "graduated" from the Jamaican genre that earned him legions of fans.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rema's Calm Down falls off Billboard Hot 100 after setting new record
Nigerian music star Rema's song Calm Down falls off the Billboard Hot 100 chart after 57 weeks.
1970-01-01 08:00
Somalia's violin novice to TV orchestra triumph in four years
Audiences are lapping up televised orchestra performances reviving Somali music for a new generation.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa's Tyla makes historic Billboard Hot 100 debut with Water
The musician's song Water has inspired a viral dance challenge on TikTok.
1970-01-01 08:00
Lokassa ya Mbongo: Family's pain as Congo star lies unburied for seven months
Legendary guitarist Lokassa ya Mbongo's family say they have been unable to give him a "worthy" send-off.
1970-01-01 08:00
Naira Marley: Afrobeats star taken into police custody over MohBad's death
Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.
1970-01-01 08:00
MohBad mourners teargassed at Nigeria's Lekki toll gate after Lagos concert
It happened after a memorial concert in Lagos for MohBad, who died last week aged 27.
1970-01-01 08:00
MohBad: Nigerian fans demand justice after Afrobeats star's death
Demonstrators want to know how popular 27-year-old singer MohBad died last week.
1970-01-01 08:00
Akon: Success allows me to make music for myself
The singer says he has the financial freedom to bring Afrobeats influences to his new material.
1970-01-01 08:00
Salif Keïta: 'Golden Voice of Africa' supports Mali's coup leaders
Salif Keïta has been appointed by the junta head as his special adviser on cultural affairs.
1970-01-01 08:00