The people loved seeing an Englishman in Africa 70. They couldn’t believe it at first. Oyinbo (white man) drummer! They would come and press money on my forehead. It was a mark of approval. It would ...

Nigerian Afrobeats alternative sensation Skyjaga (born Ibekwe Chikaodinaka) is carving his own lane in the global music scene with a refreshing fusion of Afrobeats, alternative sounds, and his ...

In the early 2000s, a vibrant music genre called Afrobeats emerged from Nigeria. By the late 2000s, Kenyans were hooked. We have always been huge supporters of music from outside the country. American ...

Let’s set the scene. You’re out with friends, or maybe by yourself, at a local nightclub or day party, and the DJ on set gives a shoutout to the “Carribeans” in the crowd. They say something like, ...

From Lagos to London to Los Angeles, a new style is taking dance clubs and music charts by storm. Chances are, you’re already familiar with the sound, even if you haven’t heard the name. Afrobeats, a ...