Afrobeats is dancing in daring directions this year, fluid, fearless, and full of fire. The genre, a proud pulse of African creativity, continues to expand its orbit, and the top trending Afrobeats songs of 2025 are proof of its undeniable magnetism and evolving genius. In recent years, the culture has wrestled with internal discourse, questions…
When rising South African soulstar Xowié touched down in Kenya for a string of intimate songwriting and collaboration camps and media tour, we knew we had to catch her in motion. Luckily, between studio sessions and soulful exchanges, we carved out time for an inspiring conversation that allowed us to uncover the heart of her…
Long before the spotlight found her, Efe Oraka was already quietly shaping her sound, releasing music in her teens, and crafting songs that carried an intimate kind of magic. Though many were first drawn in by her viral cover performances, her journey had long begun, rooted in a deep love for music and storytelling. Now,…
In this heartfelt edition of Custodian Conversations, we journey through melodies, memories, and moments with none other than Jeffrey Ufedo Akoh, fondly known as Jeff Akoh, the Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performing sensation whose voice feels like home. From singing in the warmth of family gatherings to echoing through church pews, Jeff’s beginnings were filled…
The wait is finally over! Hey Neighbour Festival is back for its much-anticipated second season, lighting up the stunning Legends Adventure Farm in Pretoria from 29 to 31 August 2025. After an unforgettable debut in 2023 that captivated over 60,000 music lovers, this vibrant celebration of music, culture, and community is ready to deliver even…
Temi Adeniji, Managing Director of Warner Music Africa (WMA), has once again earned a spot on Billboard’s prestigious Global Power Players list for 2025, marking her second consecutive year in the spotlight. This recognition underscores another year of dynamic leadership and cultural influence, as Adeniji continues to drive Warner Music’s strategic expansion and impact across…
TikTok and SoundCloud have announced a strategic new partnership that brings SoundCloud integration to TikTok’s expanding Add to Music App feature. This collaboration is designed to enhance the user experience by allowing music lovers to seamlessly save songs they discover on TikTok directly to their SoundCloud libraries, bridging the gap between discovery and streaming like…
Discovered on a Random Spotify Scroll, Now I Can’t Stop Playing “Mali Spirit” by Lagos In Paris It was a quiet night. I was deep into one of those spontaneous Spotify scrolls, chasing something unfiltered, something with soul. You know the feeling: half bored, half hopeful. Then bam, “Mali Spirit” came on. I froze. The…
Johnny Drille and Fireboy DML have just unveiled the mesmerizing video for their hit track “Angelina,” and it’s everything we dreamed it would be: smooth, sweet, and enchanting. Released in March 2025, the track is a soulful masterpiece, where heartfelt lyrics dance with the warmth of gentle Afrobeats. Now, the accompanying video brings that same…
In the dynamic and ever-evolving pulse of East African music, where tradition and innovation seamlessly intertwine, one name is rising above the rest: Afamefuna. A multi-talented Kenyan-Nigerian executive producer, sound engineer, and A&R now based in Brooklyn, Afamefuna has swiftly captured the attention of the global music scene. With the release of his debut EP…
