Some songs entertain the world for a season. Others capture a cultural moment so powerfully that they begin to represent something much larger than music itself. “Dai Dai,” the new collaboration between Shakira and Burna Boy, already feels like one…
Every year, the Cannes Film Festival delivers unforgettable fashion moments, celebrity headlines, and cinematic prestige. Yet beyond the flash of cameras and luxury premieres, Cannes 2026 revealed something far more important this year, the unstoppable rise of women from Africa, the Arab…
There are artists who entertain, and then there are artists who heal. Fatoumata Diawara belongs to the second category. She does not simply sing songs. She tells stories, carries history, and opens emotional doors many people are afraid to touch. With every…
Ghanaian rap icon Sarkodie has reaffirmed that music remains his life’s purpose, not a pursuit of fame or industry validation, in a recent interview with The Voice Newspaper. While his long-running Rappaholic concert brand prepares for a landmark edition at London’s…
Afrobeats star and cross-border entrepreneur Mr Eazi has called on African leaders, policymakers, and business stakeholders to urgently dismantle barriers limiting trade, mobility, and innovation across the continent. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD) 2026, Mr Eazi delivered a powerful message under…
Tyla’s second Grammy win arrived without surprise, yet it carried significance that stretched far beyond the moment. At the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, the South African star claimed Best African Music Performance for Push 2 Start, becoming the…
The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) 2026 lit up Lagos this past Sunday, bringing together the continent’s most celebrated and emerging music stars for a night of rhythm, talent, and celebration. The week-long event, judged by a diverse panel…
Burna Boy has once again rewritten the rules of African music on the global stage. The Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar has officially recorded the biggest streaming year ever by an African artist on Spotify, pulling an extraordinary 1.986 billion streams in…