Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems surprised and delighted audiences with a powerful performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert. Tems primarily rendered songs from her forthcoming debut album, Born in the Wild, slated for release on June 7th. This exclusive preview offered an exciting glimpse into the artistic direction of one of music’s most exciting new voices. […]
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South African fashion brand MaXhosa Africa is poised for a significant step forward with the upcoming opening of its first store in New York City. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Laduma Ngxokolo (@laduma) Founded in 2011 by Laduma Ngxokolo, MaXhosa Africa has garnered international acclaim for its […]
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Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, following their performance at the 2024 UEFA Champions League final, has announced that Lenny Kravitz will executive produce their upcoming album. This highly anticipated release is scheduled for a global drop on October 4 through the independent Milan label Record Kicks, distributed by Secretly Distribution. Seun Kuti, the youngest […]
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The closing scene in Richard Linklater’s Boyhood where Mason, the protagonist, sits with his new college friends and reflects on life and the concept of living in the moment is a potent image of that liminal space between adolescence and adulthood. Ayra Starr, while holidaying poolside in Barbados, had a moment where she realized her […]
This week is an exciting one for new music. Afropop Princess Ayra Starr shares her sophomore full-length collection, The Year I Turned 21. Country singer Shaboozey releases his third studio album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going which be dubs ‘music for the modern cowboy’. Cardi B hops on GloRilla’s hit “Wanna Be” […]
Xenia Manasseh has placed herself within the lineage of classic R&B. Her pedigree as a collaborator with artists like Gloria Estefan and Beyoncé’s backing vocalists, the MAMAs, tells of her immersion in the genre’s traditions. Since the release of her debut EP, Fallin’ Apart, in 2019, the Kenyan singer-songwriter has been honing a sound that […]
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Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr brought the heat to France on May 28th, gracing the stage of the Louvre, Paris. I spy with my little eye… @ayrastarr about to go on stage. #VisaLiveAtLouvre pic.twitter.com/MQUqjF58sY — Visa (@Visa) May 28, 2024 View this post on Instagram A post shared by BOUNCE (@bounce.networks) […]
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Nollywood biopic Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti gets a strong start as it raked in ₦71 million at the box office. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FilmOne Entertainment (@filmoneng) During its opening weekend, it gained ₦32 million shattering the record for the highest-grossing opening of a biopic in Nigerian cinema […]
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A-Beauty, or African Beauty, is experiencing a renaissance in the global beauty industry, shifting perceptions and setting new standards. “It has emerged as a robust and contemporary trend within the beauty and personal care space,” as Euromonitor puts it, being a “multi-dimensional concept that looks at the continent’s rich history when it comes to beauty […]
Nigerian music star Tekno is riding a wave, hot off his critically acclaimed 2023 album The More The Better and gearing up for a North American tour. The music star is priming the pump with his brand new single “Wayo” and a partnership with the innovative independent label emPawa Africa. “Wayo,” co-produced by Tekno […]
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Lots of interesting songs this week. Dancehall sensation Shenseea connects with Afrobeats megastar Wizkid to bring us “Work Me Out.” UK drill act Central Cee turns it up with American rapper Lil Baby. Nigerian star Fave follows up with a new track titled “Controlla”. ID Cabasa shares a reimagining of Styl Plus’ classic featuring some […]
Spotify hosted an album listening party for Ayra Starr’s sophomore album, The Year I Turned 21, on May 23 at Pavilion, Lagos. Industry players, music fans and media all came out for an exclusive and immersive first spin of the new album and it demonstrably lived up to the fervent anticipation. The singer discussed […]
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