Category: Collaborative Projects
Feature collaborative projects between artists from different African countries, fostering cross-cultural musical exploration.
Children of Blood and Bone: How African Music Became the Heartbeat of Hollywood’s Biggest Fantasy Epic
When the first trailer for Children of Blood and Bone arrived, audiences were immediately drawn into the breathtaking adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling fantasy novel. Beyond its striking visuals and star-studded cast, however, another story has quietly emerged – one that speaks to the growing influence of African creatives across global cinema. More than simply…
Hmusic Unveils the Grounded Universe with New Single, Music App and New Jersey Ghana Music Festival Celebration
Nigerian/Ghanaian executive producer, songwriter and entrepreneur Hmusic (Harrison Ekeoma Osondu Iheke) is preparing to unveil his most ambitious creative vision to date with the launch of the Grounded Universe – a multi-dimensional ecosystem bringing together music, technology, culture and community. Scheduled to launch this September, the Grounded Universe introduces three interconnected initiatives: “Grounded,” a new…
FIFA World Cup 2026 ! ONE WORLD. ONE TOURNAMENT. ONE SOUNDTRACK.
How African Music Became One of the Defining Sounds of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Every FIFA World Cup leaves the world with two enduring memories. The first belongs to football. The second belongs to music. Long after the final whistle blows, long after medals have been lifted and trophies paraded through city streets, the…
Is Afrobeats Pricing Itself Out of Africa?
In a recent conversation sparked by our exploration of Afrobeats as an emerging institution, a new layer has been introduced; one that moves beyond ownership and infrastructure into something far more immediate: access. When Muthoni Drummer Queen weighed in, her perspective reframed the conversation in a way that is both practical and urgent. Her question…
Afrobeats Heat Different: African Music’s Global Moment Is No Longer Coming. It’s Here.
There was a time when African artists were fighting for space in global conversations. Today, many of those conversations begin with them. This week’s edition of Afrobeats Heat Different arrives as another reminder of just how far African music has travelled and how much further it continues to go. Leading this week’s selection is Victony,…
WITH SEBULENI THE RHYTHM CONTINUES
Nairobi, Kenya – What began as a quiet return has now settled into a steady rhythm. Sebuleni, Nairobi’s evolving deep house listening space, continues its journey on Sunday, May 31st at The Rift, reaffirming its place not as an event, but as a monthly cultural ritual anchored in sound, community, and shared presence. Held every…
NYRP and Shorae Moore Step Into Focus with “Take Control”
In a landscape often driven by immediacy, NYRP and Shorae Moore offer something more intentional with Take Control – a record rooted in craft, authorship, and sonic clarity. NYRP, “Not Your Regular Producer,” has spent years shaping sound across the Nigerian and global music ecosystem, with credits spanning Teni, L.A.X, Ladipoe, and beyond. Alongside him…
Angélique Kidjo Announces Star-Studded New Album “HOPE” Arriving April 24
Global music icon Angélique Kidjo has officially announced her forthcoming album HOPE!!, set for release on April 24, 2026, marking the legendary Béninoise singer’s 19th studio album and her first major solo project since the critically acclaimed Mother Nature in 2021. The new record will be released via Parlophone / Warner Music and arrives after…
Sony Music West Africa Announces “Bloom & Bloom 2026” Women’s Month Summit in Lagos
Sony Music West Africa has unveiled Bloom & Bloom 2026, its flagship Women’s Month initiative created to commemorate International Women’s Day while spotlighting the women shaping Africa’s creative and business landscape. Now in its latest edition, Bloom & Bloom continues to evolve beyond a commemorative gathering into a purposeful cultural convening designed to bridge influence,…
Entertainment Week Africa Curates Creative Connect Amid 2026 Grammys Weekend Buzz
Entertainment Week Africa hosted Creative Connect, an exclusive and intimate gathering during Grammys Weekend designed to convene senior decision-makers and Africa’s leading creative innovators. The high-level event created a strategic platform for global industry leaders and African creative executives to foster collaboration, strengthen cross-continental partnerships, and accelerate the growth of Africa’s $50 billion+ creative economy….