Category: African Music Legends
Celebrate and honor iconic figures who have significantly contributed to the African music landscape.
“Remembering Toumani Diabaté: The Maestro Who Brought the Kora to the World”
The Malian maestro, Toumani Diabaté, stands as one of Africa’s most celebrated and prolific musicians.
Hailing from a lineage of griots—a revered class of storytellers, musicians, and poets in West Africa— Diabate’s heritage stretches back an astonishing 71 generations.
KCEE IS ‘MR VERSATILE’
Through this project, KCee returns to his roots, celebrating cultural pride and embracing his growth and evolution since the beginning of his musical career 25 years ago in a church choir.
We Are Partying With BenSoul And You Are Invited!
Kenyan Grammy award winning singer, songwriter and producer Bensoul drops his second studio album ‘The Party And The After Party’, a project of “disruptive magic” dedicated to his fellow Kenyans who are part of the movement sweeping over the country.
Kenyan Songstress Victoria Kimani Is In The ‘Mood 4 Life’
Victoria Kimani is known for her hits ‘China Love, ‘Wonka’, and ‘Prokoto’, and has been teasing the long-awaited album, releasing several singles including ‘Inconsistent’ and ‘My Shine’.
Between Barak Jacuzzi And Silverstone Barz
What comes to mind when two of Kenya’s finest emcees fuse to birth a body of work; an extended play that alludes to the country’s hip hop growth over the years.
SPINALL TEASES NEW MUSIC WITH TYLA AND OMAH LAY
Renowned Nigerian DJ and record producer, DJ Spinall, is set to drop a highly anticipated new track titled “One Call”
FANCY FINGERS SENDS A LETTER TO KENYA IN LIGHT OF RECENT UNREST IN THE COUNTRY
Following the recent and ongoing protests against the government by largely Gen-Z Kenyans, the country has experienced a wave of police brutality, manipulation from government officials, extrajudicial killings, abductions, refusal of accountability, and censorship, as the movement has been majorly coordinated social media.
THE LONG-AWAITED ‘HEIS’ IS FINALLY HERE AND MAKING BIG WAVES
In this new project, Rema digs deep into finding his sound and bringing back the essence of Afrobeats, delivering masterful vocals and upbeat tunes to get you dancing. Two years after his debut album “Rave & Roses”, Globally renowned Afrobeats Icon Rema drops his long-awaited sophomore album “HeIs”. The record comes after his meteoric rise…
REMA, ASAKE, RUGER, UNCLE WAFFLES DO IT BIG AT LONDON’S WIRELESS FESTIVAL
Despite disappointing absences and early closure of the festival, these artists managed to salvage the weekend with rich and explosive performances Fans arrived at Finsbury Park in their masses eager to have a good time at the 2024 Wireless Festival, and the lined up artists surely delivered. The festival showcased a series of electrifying African…
Timaya’s Radiant Transformation – A Testament to Men’s Beauty and Self-Care
Timaya has always been a trendsetter in the Afrobeat scene, but his recent transformation takes it to another level! In an industry where appearances matter, Nigerian music sensation Timaya continues to redefine standards by embracing a holistic approach to beauty and self-care. Recently, a series of stunning photographs have surfaced online, showcasing the Afrobeat star’s…