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The AfroBeat Festival will return to New Jersey’s largest city with music, dance, food, fashion and more. It’s free and family friendly.
Afrobeat artist CKay opens up about the exciting prospect of collaborating with global superstar Drake. He shares what such a ...
It may be wishful thinking, but if these tuff times really are just ephemeral, we’ll all owe Kokoroko a heck of a debt of ...
Being in the crowd means feeling the music — dancing, singing, and soaking in every moment. But backstage? That’s where the ...
Get the complete lyrics of Essence by Wizkid, Tems with 'you don't need no other body' lyrics in it. Feel the blend of ...
The manager of Nigerian award-winning singer, Davido, Asa Asika, has claimed that Afrobeats would have been bigger and more ...
The son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti brings his father's longtime band Egypt 80 to San Francisco to headline the Great American Music Hall Saturday.
As Afrobeat continues to gain traction globally, there will be pressures—commercialisation, appropriation, and dilution. The challenge will be in preserving its essence while allowing it to evolve.
Meet Obongjayar, the Afrobeat Innovator Who Can Rock a Stadium With No Fear. Mankaprr Conteh. Mon, May 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM UTC. 8 min read. Obongjayar in London on May 15th, 2025.
Sandra Izsadore influenced Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti during his 1969 U.S. visit. While not its creator, her impact on the genre is undeniable.
In a new episode of "Saliendo con Billboard," Colombian breakout star Kapo opens up about his new album "Por Si Alguien Nos Escucha." ...
Afrobeat, funk, reggae, rap, and jazz all come together in the deluxe edition of the 2024 album coming out May 30, which fuels the main event. Meanwhile, the lyrics explore themes of “resistance and ...