Originally from Cameroon, Big Hookz is an Afrobeat artist looking to make a name for himself. He recently released a new single “Break You Down” with reggae artist Gyptian, which has reached No. 2 in ...

Afrobeats sounds and influences have risen in popularity in the United States, progressively dominating the country’s airwaves over the last several years. According to Jazzhistorytree, Afrobeat ...

Ladipo Eso, a Nigerian rapper and musician, is well-known as Ladipoe (or Poe). His rise to stardom began when he was featured in “Feel Alright” by SDC “Show Dem Camp.” His 2021 single “Feeling” ...

Today, Afrobeat continues to thrive and evolve, with many artists continuing to push the boundaries of the genre, creating new and exciting music which has taken over the mainstream thanks to the ...

When alté music, a genre defined by its inability to be conclusively defined as it moves through different genres and maintains a highly experimental form, began to enter mainstream Afrobeats music in ...

This year, we celebrate the stellar achievements of these extraordinary talents who are reshaping the Afrobeat landscape with their unique sounds and fresh perspectives. As 2024 unfolds, the Afrobeat ...

Talent manager Paulo Okoye has expressed concerns over Afrobeats’ struggling state locally and globally. In a recent social media post on Instagram, Okoye expressed concern that Afrobeats artists are ...

Afrobeat traces its origin to 1920s Ghana, when traditional West African styles came together with jazz and other genres to create a new form of rhythmic and vocal expression. Identifiable for its ...

NPR's Madeleine Brand visits an art exhibit dedicated to Fela Kuti, the Nigerian king of Afrobeat music. The exhibition at New York City's New Museum features sculptures and paintings inspired by Fela ...