Spotify's Wrapped 2025 results are in, and South Africa has made one thing clear: this was the year of local heroes.

From 2baba's "African Queen" in Phat Girlz to Skales' "Shake Body" in Sex Education, Billboard rounds up 15 Afropop songs that have been featured in TV and film. By Heran Mamo Nnegest Likké, a ...

African fans, Afrobeats enthusiasts, and everyone who likes underdog stories of artists working hard on their way to global recognition: rejoice! The Nigerian American superstar Davido, born David ...

The songs featured in this five-part series on African music are oddities, especially compared to today’s hits. In an age dominated by dull one-hit wonders that are quickly forgotten, artists of the ...

Nothing marks November better than Billboard African Rookie of the Year Odeal releasing a new project. In keeping his OVMBR tradition alive, the British Nigerian star dropped The ...

His life in music was a struggle against narrow definitions - of ‘race’, instrumental appropriateness and musical genre.

Ervia P. Davis has spent the past few weeks rehearsing the music of her ancestors and, for her, it feels amazing to sing these songs. “Because it tells a story about where we came from, how we came ...

There’s no doubt that African songs have taken the music industry by storm over the past few years. From dominating the billboard charts to being played at weddings and other events. Did you know that ...

Jam out this season to highlife, Afrobeats, jazz, a cappella, R & B, rap, dance, and hip-hop artists from Nigeria, South Africa, and more. Having listened to hours of African Christmas music, I can ...