In 2021, Tanzania's Diamond Platnumz became the first Sub-Saharan African singer to receive 1 billion views on his YouTube channel. That same year, Zuchu became the first woman artist in East Africa ...

Across generations, across borders, and across genres, African women have not only contributed to the continent’s sound, they have defined it.From the golden era of Afro-jazz and soul to the current ...

*The Golden Globes weren’t the only awards show that went down on Sunday. The 9th All Africa Music Awards wrapped up Sunday night in Lagos with Nigerian artists taking home major honors. Burna Boy, ...

Multiple music festivals across the globe are celebrating African music throughout the whole year, and Billboard is rounding up the biggest ones for you to hit up. “Our promise has always been to ...

Thinking back on the biggest cultural moments of 2024, it’s hard to ignore the many African women who were at the center of it all. Over the past decade, global African music has been dominated by ...

After a two year hiatus, organisers of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, have returned with more determination to reward and unite African countries through music. In a recent chat with Mike Dada, ...

African music is dominating the global soundscape, with Afrobeats and other genres reshaping mainstream music worldwide. But Rick Ross, the stage name of William Leonard Roberts II, says this moment ...

Sub-Saharan Africa music revenue grew 15.2% to $120m in 2025, driven by streaming. The IFPI Global Music Report highlights ...