NPR's A Martinez talks to Nigerian sensation Rema about the global success of his song "Calm Down," and the rise of the music genre Afrobeats. Something very cool is happening on the pop charts these ...

Rema and Tems make Pitchfork's list of the top 100 songs of 2024. Pitchfork describes the song as a yearning to be playful and unburdened by any sensibilities. "On the sun-kissed 'Love Me JeJe,' Tems' ...

Spotify has released its Global Impact List in Nigeria, spotlighting the top 30 Nigerian songs and songs featuring Nigerian artists that have captured international attention during the first half of ...

The FADER’s “Songs You Need” are the tracks we can’t stop playing. Check back every day for new music and follow along on our Spotify playlist. In “Reason You” — the B-side of Rema’s brand new single ...

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Something very cool is happening on the pop charts these days. There's been an influx of African artists blending the music of Nigeria and Ghana with Western R&B, hip-hop and jazz. It's called ...