How Afrobeats DJs Are Redefining Stage Energy and African Music Experience

In the ever-shapeshifting soundscape of Afrobeats, one truth rings louder with every drop and drumline: the synergy between DJs and artists is no longer a behind-the-scenes affair—it’s the beating heart of the live experience. From sold-out events in Lagos, Accra to seismic festival stages in Europe, London, Paris, and beyond, Afrobeats DJs have stepped far…

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Afrobeats

Reinventing Afrobeats: The Quiet Brilliance of Odeal, Gimba, and Melvitto

The year of 2024 marked another sonic explosion in Nigeria’s music scene, as new names joined the growing constellation of Afrobeat stars. Yet beyond the noise and hits, a subtler movement is unfolding—one that challenges what Afrobeats is, and more importantly, what it can become. The story of Afrobeats is one of rebellion, rhythm, and…

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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,…

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Barack Obama Summer Playlist 2024

AFRICAN SONGS FEATURE ON 2024 BARACK OBAMA’S SUMMER PLAYLIST

Barack Obama’s 2024 Summer Playlist shines with a nod to both legends and rising stars among the 44 handpicked tracks, Bob Marley and The Wailers’ timeless anthem “Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)” (1974) sits alongside Tyla’s infectious “Jump,” featuring Gunna and Skillibeng, this annual playlist, now a beloved tradition, dropped on August 12, creating a ripple across the music world.

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