You’re reading the Goings On newsletter, a guide to what we’re watching, listening to, and doing this week. Sign up to receive it in your inbox. For many years, the term Afrobeats, referring to a West ...

In pulsating rhythms, where beats fuse with soul and melodies that spark spirits, a musical revolution has emerged, carrying within it the power to unite and ignite the essence of the Black community ...

In 2006, a crew of young musicians from Nigeria set up the Hottest Coalition of Nigerian DJs. The group comprised artists living in the country as well as in the growing diaspora around the world.

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Afrobeats has transcended borders, transforming from a Lagos-born sound into a global cultural force. Through streaming milestones, sold-out arenas, and international collaborations, Nigerian artists ...

The narrative of Afrobeats has often been at the mercy of its most preeminent target audience: the perceived holy grail of crossing over to the United States mainstream music market, its corresponding ...

No one would argue with Miriam Makeba’s assertion that “African music, though very old, is always being rediscovered in the West.” This truth is reflected in the remarkable rise of Afrobeats, a genre ...

A genre of music from Ghana and Nigeria is gaining traction around the world. It's called Afrobeats, with a "S," and is not to be confused with Fela Kuti's Afrobeat. Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes ...

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The UK’s Official Charts Company has announced the launch of Britain’s first-ever Afrobeats singles chart. The move recognizes the genre’s rising popularity in the UK and growing influence on popular ...