The Sebuleni Collective has been invited by the visionary teams at Wardrobe Banter and Kilibasi Design Studio to bring its signature flair and underground spirit to the next edition of CHENZA: Benga Edition, happening on Friday, September 5th, at Muze Club, Kenrail Towers, Westlands. Chenza is an annual immersive series that bridges music, set design,…
Rising Ethiopian artist Ebne Hakim returns with his latest single, “Tsehaye,” a poignant meditation on love, memory, and the quiet strength of hope. The track—whose title means “sun” in Amharic—is a deeply personal ballad wrapped in warm melodies and inspired by the energy and rhythms of Tigrigna traditional beats. Released during Ashenda, an annual cultural…
In a move that signals a seismic shift for East African music on the global stage, Nyashinski, one of Kenya’s most enduring and influential artists, has signed a groundbreaking recording deal with Sony Music. The partnership inaugurates a new chapter not only for the artist but also for the region’s burgeoning cultural export, positioning East…
The year of 2024 marked another sonic explosion in Nigeria’s music scene, as new names joined the growing constellation of Afrobeat stars. Yet beyond the noise and hits, a subtler movement is unfolding—one that challenges what Afrobeats is, and more importantly, what it can become. The story of Afrobeats is one of rebellion, rhythm, and…
Wireless Festival 2025 was celebration of music— and a confirmation of cultural power.And no genre claimed that power more convincingly than Afrobeats. Held over three electrifying days at London’s Finsbury Park (July 11–13), Wireless marked its 20th anniversary with a stacked lineup and global eyes watching. But while international giants like Travis Scott, Cardi B,…
In our latest Custodian Conversation, we sit with a quietly brilliant mind shaping the contours of today’s most resonant sounds—Tejiri Akpoghene: Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and creative architect behind culture-shifting records like “Wait For U” by Future, Tems, and Drake. Tejiri’s story isn’t the usual linear climb—it’s textured. Woven from the rhythm of his Lagos upbringing,…
Nigerian singer and Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has officially joined the artist roster of Roc Nation, the globally renowned entertainment and management company founded by hip-hop icon and mogul JAY-Z. Speculations about the partnership gained traction after Roc Nation shared a teaser of Starr’s upcoming single, “Hot Body,” across its social media platforms last week….
Where the modern celebrity economy thrives on overexposure, reaction cycles, and real-time rebuttals, Jay-Z has built a blueprint around intentional silence. In a hyper-digital world, silence is not absence. It’s strategy. No tweets. No think pieces. No impulse interviews. Just power moves, calculated exits, and a watchful gaze. “Sometimes the most powerful move is to…
Beninese-French musical powerhouse Angélique Kidjo has secured her place in history, becoming the first African musician ever selected for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The announcement came via the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce during a July 2 press briefing, placing her alongside luminaries like Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Shaquille O’Neal, Deepika Padukone,…
In a landmark moment for Afrobeats and global music at large, Wizkid delivered a transcendent orchestral performance at the prestigious Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on June 22, 2025. The concert, which saw the Nigerian superstar perform with the Color of Noize Orchestra under the direction of Grammy Award-winning bassist and producer Derrick Hodge, marked…
