Afrobeats is a title not a genre – Seun Kuti argues
Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has stirred fresh conversation around Nigerian music after his bold remarks during an interview on Beat 99.9FM. According to the son of late music legend Fela…
Exploring African Music Beyond Mainstream Genres
A colorful tapestry of various rhythms, melodies, and cultural expressions make up African music. While prominent African music genres like Afrobeat, Highlife, and Soukous have achieved recognition outside, the musical…
Highlife music and its place in the global music industry
Image Credit: BBC Early in the 20th century, Ghana gave birth to the highlife music genre. It is distinguished by the blending of traditional African rhythms and melodies with Western…
Afro-pop music in Africa: Inception and Evolution
The popularity of afro-pop music has grown over time across Africa and other parts of the world. This style of music is distinguished by its blending of contemporary pop and…
Adele’s ’30’ Becomes 2021’S Fastest-Selling Album In US, UK
In yet another chart-topping comeback, Adele’s latest album, 30, has been named the fastest-selling album of 2021 in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Adele’s fourth studio album,…
Popular Nigerian producer, Beats By Jayy is dead
Beats By Jayy, a well-known Nigerian music producer, rapper, and performer, has passed away. The 27-year-old music producer died on Saturday, November 20, 2021, after a short illness. Jayy was…