Category: Regional Soundscapes
Explore the diverse musical traditions and contemporary sounds from different regions across Africa
Here Are the 2025 American Music Awards Winners: A Night of Power, Prestige & Black Excellence
The 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs), held on May 26 at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas and hosted by Jennifer Lopez, celebrated a diverse array of musical talents. Billie Eilish emerged as the night’s biggest winner, securing seven awards, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for Hit Me Hard and Soft, and Song…
Temi Adeniji Makes Billboard’s 2025 Global Power Players List
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…
Gyakie Returns With “Sankofa” Ushers in Her Most Vulnerable Era Yet : A Prelude to the Long-Awaited After Midnight Debut Album
Few voices in African music today cut through with the clarity, soul, and emotional depth of Gyakie. The Ghanaian singer-songwriter returns with her new single, Sankofa, a stirring ballad and the first taste of her long-awaited debut album, After Midnight. Rooted in the meaning of the Ghanaian adinkra symbol — to retrieve what was lost…
Mali Spirit by Lagos in Paris Is the Afro-Electronic Anthem You Didn’t Know You Needed
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…
Silent Discos Are Quietly Changing Nairobi’s Nightlife
In a global music culture increasingly shaped by technology, the silent disco has emerged as one of the most distinct and adaptable formats in recent years. From festival fields in Europe to rooftop venues in East Africa, this headphone-based party experience is redefining how people gather and dance—without making a sound to the outside world….
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…
SONY MUSIC WEST AFRICA SIGNEE AMARA RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE “ME & YOU”
Rising Nigerian singer-songwriter Amara officially steps into the spotlight with his debut single “Me & You”, a genre-blending love anthem that introduces his heartfelt, soulful sound to the world. Signed to Sony Music West Africa, the 23-year-old artist (real name Nwaigwe Daniel Amarachukwu Figo) combines Afrobeats, R&B, and pop to create an emotionally rich soundscape…
Johnny Drille & Fireboy DML’s “Angelina” Is A Soul-Stirring Visual That Tugs At The Heartstrings
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…
Afamefuna Is Reimagining Global Music Through East African Sounds
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…