Burna Boy continues to be one of the most influential figures in Afrobeats. Known for his Afro-fusion style, which mixes reggae, dancehall, and Afrobeat, he remains a global powerhouse. Following his ...

As 2024 unfolds, the Afrobeat scene has been marked by the unrelenting rise of female artists who are breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, and setting new standards of excellence. With each release, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora & hip-hop's class acts. South African superstar Tyla has won her first MTV Video Music Award and ...

Afrobeats is one of the fastest-growing genres in the country. There are big names who have seen global success, but there are even more talented up-and-coming artists looking to achieve the same type ...

While it might be easy to dismiss this concern as cynical or an underappreciation of the current ecosystem, the volume of hit records from the preceding years shows that Afrobeats has recorded its ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 14: Rema performs at The O2 Arena on November 14, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage) It was the ultimate jam of 2023 worldwide. From viral TikTok ...

Let’s set the scene. You’re out with friends, or maybe by yourself, at a local nightclub or day party, and the DJ on set gives a shoutout to the “Carribeans” in the crowd. They say something like, ...

South African singer Tyla has won two prestigious awards at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. She took home the coveted Top Afrobeats Artist title, outshining Nigerian music giants – Burna Boy, Rema, ...