As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...

Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, known as King Sunny Adé, is 80 this year. He has devoted more than 60 years of his life to influencing Nigeria’s popular music and promoting the unique sounds of jùjú music.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora & hip-hop's class acts. While his contemporaries chased Afrobeats, Flavour chose to modernize ...

The 25-year-old British Nigerian singer has transcended musical and geographic borders with his emotive, experimental blend of Afro-fusion, alté and R&B. By Heran Mamo Growing up in the United Kingdom ...

Nigerian music stars recorded a strong showing at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards, with Davido, Tems and Phyno among the winners. The awards were held on 12 September 2026 in Dallas, Texas. The ...

Fans of Nigerian artist CKay received a welcome gift in late January: the singer released his latest song, “Badminton.” It’s a high-energy, melodic track with an infectious sound. The song, which has ...

South African singer Loyiso posted an emotional video revealing that Nigeria is his third-biggest streaming country, yet he has never performed there Loyiso named Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt as ...

"Wizkid is a symbol of hope," the HBO documentary's trailer declares HBO Max; Jo Hale/WireImage A new HBO documentary explores the impact of Wizkid's music — internationally and in his native Nigeria ...