Music was an essential part of my family’s household when I was growing up. Our day-to-day lives always had a soundtrack. Sometimes, we washed dishes to American greats like The Supremes, Aretha ...

Spotify's Wrapped 2025 results are in, and South Africa has made one thing clear: this was the year of local heroes.

Artists from the continent are breaking into the Western mainstream. We’ve got a playlist for your weekend cookout. By Desiree Ibekwe This week, The Times published a profile of Tems, a 28-year-old ...

Described as a virtual singer powered by artificial intelligence (AI), Mya Blue says: "I am not the enemy, I am just a music lover exploring the different sounds of the world." Her Instagram account, ...

Fans hail Nigeria's Wizkid for surpassing Algeria's Cheb Khaled and cementing Afrobeats dominance, but official verification ...

Tyla becomes the first African solo artist to hit one billion streams on Spotify with her 2023 breakout smash “Water,” Spotify confirmed Wednesday (Feb. 19). “We are incredibly proud of Tyla’s ...

South African artists, with Tyla and Black Coffee emerging as leading figures in Spotify's Wrapped results, showcasing their ...

Over the last decade, Afrobeats has become a global phenomenon, bringing African music into the Western mainstream. There’s now an Afrobeats category at the MTV Video Music Awards, and performers like ...

Gallo Music celebrates its 100th anniversary in February 2026. Lucky Dube's catalogue is part of Gallo. In 1996, when record company Gallo was 70 years old, South African artist Lucky Dube received ...

June is Black Music Month (BMM) and it’s not only a time to pay homage to Black music pioneers, but to recognize those who are still paving the way and carrying the torch of creativity. Created by ...

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 ...

Scotts Maphuma became South Africa's most searched artist in 2025 amidst a whirlwind of controversy and public scrutiny.