Regarded as one of Africa’s most influential artists and the godfather of the Afrobeat genre, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was a revolutionary act whose work shaped a generation of people. His music was a tool ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Byron Armstrong is a Toronto-based, CEMA award-winning journalist. Jibola Fagbamiye (left) signing copies of the graphic novel at ...

Following the success of his earlier releases “Omo Yoruba” and “Get Inside,” Froshdada continues to prove his versatility and growth as an artist. Both records earned him recognition among emerging ...

Young Nigerian and German musicians joined forces at Beethovenfest for this year's DW Campus Project — making music and memories to last a lifetime. When young musicians from Nigeria and Germany took ...

Famous Nigerian musician, Wizkid has declared himself the number one Afrobeat artiste in Nigeria. The singer made the bold declaration amid the ongoing controversy about Nigeria’s “Top 3” singer.

Lagos is set to witness a cultural homecoming as the Fela Anikulapo Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion exhibition arrives in Africa for the first time. Originally designed and staged at the Philharmonie de ...

He wasn’t always so self-assured. When Obongjayar first started posting music to SoundCloud, he was making “terrible American rap,” he says, trying to be someone he was not. “If you grew up in Nigeria ...

Yannis Philippakis was one of the last musicians to record with the late drummer and Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen. Their collaboration was released as the five-song EP Lagos Paris London under Yannis & ...

This year, we celebrate the stellar achievements of these extraordinary talents who are reshaping the Afrobeat landscape with their unique sounds and fresh perspectives. As 2024 unfolds, the Afrobeat ...

Afrobeat is no longer just a Nigerian or African genre—it’s a global phenomenon. With its infectious rhythms, vibrant beats, and universal appeal, Afrobeat has captured the hearts and dance floors of ...

Afrobeat is more than just a genre; it’s a cultural movement that has profoundly influenced music, fashion, and social consciousness across Nigeria and the globe. Originating in the heart of Nigeria, ...