Category: African Music Legends
Celebrate and honor iconic figures who have significantly contributed to the African music landscape.
Wizkid Premieres ‘Long Live Lagos’ Documentary at Tribeca Film Festival Is A Powerful Ode to Home and Heritage
The Tribeca Film Festival witnessed a historic moment in African music and cinema as Nigerian global superstar Wizkid premiered his highly anticipated documentary, Long Live Lagos, on June 6, 2025. Screened in the Spotlight+ section under the “Expressions of Black Freedom” theme, the film brought Afrobeats and African storytelling to the heart of New York…
FIFA Taps Tems, J Balvin, and Doja Cat for Historic Halftime Show at 2025 Club World Cup Final
In a landmark moment for global music and sport, FIFA has announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Global Citizen for the inaugural halftime show at a FIFA competition. The historic performance will take place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, during the FIFA Club World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium, New York–New Jersey, with Tems, J Balvin,…
Stevie Wonder at 75: The Sound of a Generation, The Voice of a Century
Stevie Wonder turns 75 — and with it, the world pauses to celebrate not just a birthday, but a blueprint. A life that has shaped music, mirrored movements, and harmonized the sound of a people across continents. For African music lovers and Black communities across the diaspora, Stevie is more than a legend; he is…
Koffi Olomidé ’s ‘GOAT Intemporel, Vol. 1’: A Majestic Reimagining of a Congolese Legend
On May 9, 2025, Congolese music icon Koffi Olomidé released GOAT Intemporel, Vol. 1, a masterful 18-track album that reimagines his most iconic hits through a modern lens. This project, unveiled under his label Koffi Central, serves as both a tribute to his illustrious career and a bridge connecting his rich musical legacy to contemporary…
Tems and Tyla Join Spotify’s Billions Club: A Milestone for African Music
This week, Tems and Tyla – two African artists have earned their place in Spotify’s prestigious Billions Club marking a significant achievement for African music on the global stage. Nigerian singer Tems has joined the club for her contribution to Future’s track “WAIT FOR U,” featuring Canadian superstar Drake. Meanwhile, South African pop sensation Tyla…
Tems Expands Her Empire, Joins San Diego FC Ownership Ahead of MLS Debut
In a groundbreaking move that merges her musical influence with a passion for sports, Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has become a part-owner of San Diego FC (SDFC), ahead of the Major League Soccer (MLS) team’s debut later this month. Through her company, The Leading Vibe, Tems has joined the SDFC ownership group, marking an exciting step…
Yemi Alade Shines At African Voices Changemakers’ Special Edition
CNN recently marked the 15th anniversary of its acclaimed series, African Voices Changemakers, with a vibrant celebration in Lagos.
East Africa’s Rising Stars: Kenya’s Hidden Gems & Tanzania’s Musical Dominance
East Africa is a rich tapestry of musical soul and cultural heritage, with Kenya embodying a vast, untapped well of artistic expression. Beneath the surface lies a host of Kenyan musicians whose work rivals that of any mainstream act.
Tega Oghenejobo’s Appointment As Mavin COO Sparks New Era For African Talent
October 29th, 2024, marked a significant moment for Mavin Records and the African music
industry, as Tega Oghenejobo steps into his expanded role as President and Chief Operating
Officer of Mavin Global.
Music Legend Quincy Jones Passes Away Peacefully at 91, Leaving an Unmatched Legacy
Beloved musical icon and trailblazer Quincy Jones, whose masterful compositions and productions shaped the sound of American music for over seven decades, has passed away at the age of 91.