Released on September 29, 2025, ahead of Nigeria's October 1 Independence Day celebrations, the list comes with few surprises as it features the familiar names leading to the global exportation of ...

One of the most acclaimed musical genres in the world, Afrobeats has made a strong impression on the world scene thanks to its catchy rhythms and lively tunes. Nigerian musicians have led this ...

Here are five things that are almost certain to happen in 2025 in Nigerian music. Over the past half a decade, Afrobeats has enjoyed a massive commercial boast with Nigerian music making waves ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kendrick Lamar and Drake both appear on the list, revealing Barack isn’t picking sides in their rap feud. His selections show ...

Spotify has released its list of the most-streamed Afrobeats artists worldwide for 2025, with Burna Boy leading the chart. Rema secured second place, followed by Wizkid in third, Asake in fourth, and ...

In an ambitious effort to chart the lineage of Yoruba and Afrobeats music over the past century and its global influence, Nigerian superstar Adekunle Gold has co-produced a forthcoming documentary ...

IN 2023 ODUMODUBLVCK, a Nigerian rapper and singer, put out his first single. Called “Declan Rice” after an English footballer, the track saw a fresh surge in streams in April when Mr Rice scored two ...

With an eye on its international fan base, the N.B.A. has welcomed the influence of African singers like Tems, Burna Boy and Rema. By Emmanuel Morgan A winter afternoon in Salt Lake City might be the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora, and hip-hop's class acts today. While his contemporaries chased Afrobeats, Flavour chose to ...

Barack Obama’s 2025 playlist spans 30 tracks across Hip Hop, Afrobeats, pop and more genres. Kendrick Lamar and Drake both appear on the list, revealing Barack isn’t picking sides in their rap feud.