Ayodeji Akinde, professionally known as Aayo, is a Nigerian-American based rapper who has successfully reinvented his sound, transitioning into Afrobeat with remarkable finesse. Known for his ...

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Delhi High Court today directed the removal of certain links and listings on various internet and e-commerce websites, which allegedly infringed the personality rights of actor Hrithik Roshan. The ...

Famous Nigerian musician, Wizkid has declared himself the number one Afrobeat artiste in Nigeria. The singer made the bold declaration amid the ongoing controversy about Nigeria’s “Top 3” singer.

Lagos is set to witness a cultural homecoming as the Fela Anikulapo Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion exhibition arrives in Africa for the first time. Originally designed and staged at the Philharmonie de ...

This weekend, Johannesburg’s Joy of Jazz Festival will welcome Tresor, one of Africa’s most influential musical voices. Known by many as the King of Pop in Africa, the Congolese-born singer-songwriter ...

Nigeria is not holding back in breaking new grounds; this time, the world’s first emotionally intelligent AI Afrobeat artiste, Kumi Bora, is emerging from the Giant of Africa. Speaking with ...

Dance has always been at the heart of Ghana’s culture. From the kpanlogo rhythms of the Ga communities to adowa among the Akan, music and movement have long told stories, preserved tradition, and ...

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Emerging Afrobeat singer, Okegbile Peter, popularly known as Waju, is steadily carving a niche for himself in Nigeria’s music scene with his distinctive sound and soulful delivery. Born in Osu, Osun ...

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In this episode, you'll learn how to do a dance move called the Pilolo. The move comes from the Ghanaian dancer and choreographer Zigi; who, as a kid, would use the move to earn money. Fast forward ...