The Era of Afrofuturism
Afrofuturism is a cultural trend that has gained popularity in recent decades. It is a future vision based on Black people’s experiences, traditions, and ambitions.
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The legacy of iconic singer Miriam Makeba and her art of activism
South Africa’s world famous singer and activist Miriam Makeba (1932-2008) would have turned 90 on 4 March 2022.
Beyoncé is not the most commercially successful artist of our age but she might be one of the most culturally significant
In 2023, Beyoncé won the Grammy for best dance/electronic album and in the process became the Grammy’s most-awarded artist.
Timeless review: Nigerian star Davido’s new album is mostly form over substance
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido (David Adeleke) has demonstrated himself to be a master of showboating.
Hip-hop’s love-hate relationship with education
The richest men in hip-hop never finished college.
8 Fierce Black Female DJs You Need to Know About
These talented women are taking over the DJ industry and telling everyone they are here to stay.
Asake, the breakout pop star from Nigeria who owned 2022
His rise to global reckoning was sealed by sold out shows in Atlanta and London and a collaboration with Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage on the hit Loaded.
Calm Down: how a Nigerian singer and a Cameroonian dancer inspired a powerful protest in Iran
A winning combination of music, movement and technology can make dance routines go viral.
As the global musical phenomenon turns 50, a hip-hop professor explains what the word ‘dope’ means to him
Hip-hop’s early luminaries transformed the word’s original meanings, using it as a synonym for cool.
Beyoncé is going on a world tour. Why she shouldn’t ignore Africa
Africa is almost always excluded from major world tours organised by global record labels. To be clear, it’s not just Beyoncé.