Tag: afrobeats

In the rich tapestry of African music, few genres have had as profound an impact as Highlife. Originating in Ghana in the early 20th century, Highlife is characterized by its ...

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has publicly retracted his earlier criticism of Afrobeats, offering an apology and clarifying that his controversial remarks were never meant to undermine the genre. Burna ...

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Hiplife emerged as a revolutionary musical genre in Ghana, blending traditional Ghanaian highlife with contemporary hip-hop influences. It became a voice for the ...

Former Lynx entertainment signee, Maya Blu, has sparked a thought-provoking conversation about the country's music industry, cautioning against the tendency to force Ghanaian artistes, particularly young musicians, into the highlife ...

In another landmark feat, Nigerian international superstar Tems is set to receive another RIAA certification. As reported by the popular music chart news platform Chart Data, Tems' hit single 'Love Me Jeje' has ...

Senegalese-American singer, Akon, has spoken about how he contributed to the creation of the Afrobeats genre. He claimed that his collaborations and partnerships with Nigerian artists and music executives in ...

In recent years, the landscape of West African music has seen a remarkable transformation, with Ghanaian artists increasingly embracing Nigerian sounds in their music. This trend, characterized by the infusion ...

British R&B sensation, Craig David has confessed his admiration for Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage, hailing her as an exceptional vocalist and a leading force in Afrobeats. In a recent interview, David revealed ...

Internet is set ablaze as Ghanaian music sensation, Bigwave RSL, has released his latest new single which is making waves on the Audiomack music platform. 'Call on Me' is Bigwave ...

Nigerian singer, Wizkid, has reached a new milestone on Spotify. He has become the first African artist to surpass 8 billion streams on Spotify. The 8 billion streams include both ...