Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay has criticised the popularised use of the term “Afrobeats,” describing it as a convenient ...

Wale recently spoke with OkayAfrica about Afrobeats and why it remains important for him to incorporate the sound into his music.

The Nigerian music industry has always been a story of regional dominance. For decades, the South, particularly Lagos, has been the undisputed center of commercial music success. Artists like Wizkid, ...

Nigerian musicians earned more than ₦60bn from streaming on Spotify in 2025, equivalent to roughly $42.9m at current exchange ...

The number of Black billionaires worldwide has climbed to a record 27 individuals, with their combined wealth reaching an ...

Viviane trended on TikTok, but many do not know it was created by Prince Aimé, a blind Cameroonian singer. Legit.ng shared the story behind the song and the artist ...

Nigerian musicians earned over N60 billion from Spotify in 2025, demonstrating the country’s booming music streaming market and the global popularity of Afrobeats and other Nigerian genres.According ...

African music is dominating the global soundscape, with Afrobeats and other genres reshaping mainstream music worldwide. But Rick Ross says this moment was inevitable — and believes Africa’s global ...

The list of Black billionaires around the world continues to grow. Last year Forbes found 23. Now, there are 27, thanks to a few high-profile new members of the three-comma club. Hip-hop legend Dr.

Nigerian artists generated over ₦60 billion in revenue from Spotify alone in 2025, marking a massive 140% increase over the last two years, according to the streaming platform's annual Loud & Clear ...

Rick Ross takes CNN’s Lamide Akintobi for a drive through Miami, reflecting on his rise in hip-hop, collaborating with African artists and why the global rise of Afrobeats is “only the beginning.” ...