Despite being inspired by a place its songwriter had never actually seen, a 1982 hit became a global phenomenon and remains ...

Long before Spotify, Apple Music and TikTok shaped music trends, Ghanaians discovered African hits through radio, cassette tapes, CDs, music videos and the country's vibrant nightlife.

Since its inception in 2008, playlists have gradually become more integral to how people access and share music on Spotify. Today, these unique collections of songs, curated along themes, ideas, or ...

The Nigerian has directed music videos for the likes of Wizkid, Naira Marley, Davido, Burna Boy and Mercy Chinwo.

The proliferation of smartphones and affordable, high-speed internet in Africa has facilitated the widespread consumption of music through digital mediums. African music spans diverse genres like ...

Tyla's mission is clear. She's setting out to change the geography of pop stardom. "It's something I feel like the industry is lacking," the singer declares. "An African pop star." Fresh off a year of ...

The songs featured in this five-part series on African music are oddities, especially compared to today’s hits. In an age dominated by dull one-hit wonders that are quickly forgotten, artists of the ...

Afro Nation Portugal changed my view on African music, as I witnessed electrifying performances that showcased the ...

African music, with its distinctive emphasis on polyrhythm and beats flowing from percussive instruments, was long treated as subordinate in the international music arena. Music from the continent ...

From Egypt to South Africa, The Africa Report invites readers to rediscover five legendary music hits that will never fade away… Soft Power Umm Kulthum: ‘Enta Omri’, a song to advance Nasser’s brand ...