No matter what form art takes, its most important element is always symbolism. Symbolism—as in the meaning behind what shade of red a painter chooses, the way a writer might use numbers to build a motif through a plot, the message behind a particular prologue, effect, or design absorbed into a stage performance (and the […]
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PinkPantheress has finally dropped her sophomore album Fancy That, a genre-blurring project laced with nostalgia and diaristic pop. Meanwhile in Nigeria, Skales taps into football fever with “Dance Like Lamine Yamal,” a playful, amapiano-inflected bop. BNXN is in his romantic bag on “Cutesy,” while Falz drops the witty and celebratory “Round of Applause.” The […]
Nigerian artists Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, and Rema have earned nominations at the 2025 BET Awards, continuing Afrobeats’ expansion on the global stage. Ayra Starr earned three nominations, recognized in the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist category, Best New Artist, and Best International Act. Tems also received a nomination for Best International Act and BET […]
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Rising Nigerian singer-songwriter Amara has released his debut single “Me & You”, marking his official entrance as a solo artist under Sony Music West Africa. The track introduces the 23-year-old’s genre-blending sound, drawing on Afrobeats, R&B, and pop influences to deliver an intimate, emotional love anthem. Produced by Nigerian hitmaker Ozedikus, “Me & You” […]
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Nigerian sibling duo The Cavemen have released a new single titled “Dancing Shoes”, continuing their modern reinterpretation of the highlife tradition. Popular for their distinct fusion of Afrobeats, jazz, soul and classic highlife, Kingsley Okorie and Benjamin James deliver a jubilant composition that invites listeners into an atmosphere of release and celebration. On Dancing Shoes, […]
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) dismissed Sudan’s case against the United Arab Emirates, ruling that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear Khartoum’s accusations that Abu Dhabi violated international law by supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group engaged in a civil war in Sudan. In its ruling, the court stated that Sudan […]
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The 2025 Met Gala, held on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, paid tribute to Black fashion with the theme Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, the exhibition focused on the historical and […]
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art rolled out its most stylish carpet on Monday, May 5th, 2025, for the annual fundraising gala celebrating the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition: Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. This year’s theme zoomed in on the legacy of Black menswear: how sharp tailoring, lush fabrics, and personal flair have always been statements of […]
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There’s a new body in town. The cultural space created for larger bodies is narrowing once again. The skinny body is back, and its return isn’t surprising. It’s familiar. It’s expected. And most importantly, it’s strategic. The reality is that thinness, particularly thinness shaped by Eurocentric, classed and gendered ideals, never ceded its position as […]
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Burna Boy continues to build anticipation for his upcoming album with a brand-new single, “Sweet Love.” Longtime favorites Olamide and Wizkid reunite after years for a much-awaited collaboration, “Kai.” Niniola, the undisputed queen of Afro-house, returns with “Ginger Me.” Also out this week are standout tracks like “Space” from Mavin’s Elestee, “Lazy Baby” by […]
Even though Tiwa Savage is evolving from global ambassador of Afrobeats to genre-agnostic pop matriarch, she has never faltered at showing up active and relevant. Despite spending many years at the top of the industry, she’s never been far from the nucleus, whether through collaborations with global stars and emerging talents or simply showing up […]
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Set in 1930s Mississippi, Sinners is Ryan Coogler’s delicious, mind-stimulating fable set in Depression-era Mississippi. It follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B. Jordan) as they return home to open a juke joint, only to confront racial and supernatural forces that challenge their dreams and identities. Music binds the world of […]
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