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, ...

Nigerian musicians earned over N60 billion from Spotify in 2025, demonstrating the country’s booming music streaming market and the global popularity of Afrobeats and other Nigerian genres. According ...

December 2015 saw what was probably Nigeria’s first ever grime concert when the Beat FM presented rapper Skepta, English rapper Stormzy, and English hip hop duo Krept and Konan on its Christmas ...

Taves’ drive to make music that transcends genre and geographical borders and touches people started out with a long one. The 21-year-old Nigerian artist (real name Toluwanimi Aluko) discovered Aṣa ...

There is no Afrobeats genre. Only Afrobeat, created by Fela Kuti, and passed on through generations as an African identity. Pop music in Africa, by Africans, for the world is ‘Pop Music’. But in all ...

Dapper Music has rapidly become one of the most influential names in Nigeria’s entertainment industry, thanks to the visionary leadership of Damilola Akinwunmi. Since its inception in 2018, the label ...

Billboard is expanding its Rookie of the Month interview series by highlighting rising stars from more genres like dance and rock. But the new crop of artists emerging out of the African continent ...