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7 Young African Women Dominating The Turntables

November 23, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

DJs: the custodians of good vibes, good times, and good music. Sadly, less than 10 percent of performing DJs at music festivals, concerts and clubs around the world are women,

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5 Evergreen Street Dance Styles From Across The Continent

November 18, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

For the African, music and dance are synonymous. Across the continent, amazing music is produced which is hugely influenced by our diverse cultural heritage and, of course, most of this

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Afrobeats Upstart Azanti Releases Debut Album, ‘Heart Parts & Nostalgia’

November 18, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

19-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer Azanti has released his anticipated new album, Heart Parts & Nostalgia. The album comes shortly after he was introduced to U.S. audiences over the summer

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The Evolution Of Afrobeats Through Its Women

November 15, 2022 by Culture Custodian

Afrobeat is synonymous with Fela Kuti, the legendary musician who developed the genre in the late 1960s along with his contemporaries like Tony Allen. They experimented with different contemporary music

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Ghanaian Wondergirl Moliy Releases Spanking New Single, ‘Hard’ Featuring Moonchild Sanelly

October 7, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Ghanaian singer-songwriter Moliy has teamed up with South African artist, Moonchild Sanelly (widely known for her major contribution to Beyonceʼs Black is King album) to bring us the perfect woman

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Ayra Starr Releases ‘Bloody Samaritan Remix’ Featuring Kelly Rowland

September 28, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Talented Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr is set for the big leagues as she returns with the official remix of her breakout single Bloody Samaritan. This follows her recently released hit

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Australian-based D.Matthews Unveils Lush ‘No Frontin’ Music Video

September 14, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

After unveiling his captivating new afrobeat summer single No Frontin’ back in July, Australian-based Nigerian singer, songwriter and musician D Matthews is excited to reveal the lush new music video

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Afro Nation Ghana Announces Huge Line Up For December 2022

September 8, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Following the huge success of AfroNation Portugal this Summer, the world’s biggest Afrobeats festival has announced an amazing line up today for the grand return to its West African spiritual

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Rising Nigerian Star Taiyel Shines Bright In New Single, ‘Tickle Me’

August 26, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Fast-rising New York-Nigerian singer and songwriter Taiyel has released a brand new single, Tickle Me — a follow up with her previously released song Necessary. Inspired by a fun night

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Skip Marley Joins Forces With Ayra Starr To Deliver Lyrical New Single, ‘Jane’

August 26, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Jamaican singer and songwriter, Skip Marley, comes through with his much-anticipated song titled Jane. On this new record, he features Mavins Queen and Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Ayra Starr. The song

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UK Prodigy Mr Julz Links Up With Egar Boi For Sensual Afrobeats Single ‘You Are Mine’

August 23, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

UK prodigy Mr Julz has teamed up with Egar Boi to bring us a sensual Afrobeats single titled You Are Mine. Following the success of his previous singles such as

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Teenage Star Azanti Unveils ‘Gettin’ Hot’ Music Video

August 8, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Toronto-based rising star Azani is back with his brand new solo single titled Gettin’ Hot via Def Jam Recordings, as he prepares to release his anticipated debut album which arrives

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Award-Winning Nigerian Artist Phyno Teams Up With Afropop Star Tekno For New Single, ‘Full Current’

August 2, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Less than a year after the release of his critically acclaimed fourth studio album Something To Live For, which has amassed over 30 million plays online, award-winning Nigerian artist, songwriter

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Eritrean R&B Singer Wauve Returns With New Single ‘Wanna Know’ Featuring Gideonite & Sevn Alias

July 26, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

23-year-old Robeal Yohannes, popularly known as Wauve (pronounced Wah-ve) has been making waves within the rapidly growing R&B space, particularly in the UK. He recently dropped his new single titled

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Aluna, Prettyboy D-O & Kooldrink Join Forces On New Single ‘Nowhere To Hide’

July 22, 2022 by Thelma Ideozu

Platinum-selling UK talent Aluna has teamed up with Prettyboy D-O and Kooldrink to deliver a brand new single titled NowhereTo Hide. The song combines elements of Afrobeats and amapiano courtesy