JANUARY 2025Meet Zynovox—Obinna Norbert Aziude—a dynamic new force in Afro-Urban Rap who is rapidly reshaping the music landscape across Nigeria and the UK. With his bold fusion of raw ...

The AFRO knows what it’s like to endure challenging times. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy. Together they ...

Nigerian rap king BOC Madaki is taking over the airwaves once again, this time with his fiery verse on Jessenation’s viral ...

Rap and hip-hop music are in the spotlight once again, especially after the Grammy Awards and Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX ...

“I can’t wait to shut it down with my people – get ready for an unforgettable night! Baddest!” French rap legend Booba, a pivotal figure in European hip-hop, is also back on the Afro Nation Portugal ...

Hold on to your hats guys. Nines is *officially* part of BRED Abu Dhabi’s epic line-up. The UK rap sensation, known for his ...

Highlife music has undergone a series of transformations both before and after Ghana's independence, evolving into the genre ...

THE WEEK'S MOST POPULAR RAP ALBUMS, BASED ON MULTIMETRIC CONSUMPTION, BLENDING TRADITIONAL ALBUM SALES, STREAMING-EQUIVALENT ALBUMS AND TRACK-EQUIVALENT ALBUMS, AS COMPILED BY LUMINATE. Kendrick ...

Someone from Amara's past makes a play for her heart in a new episode of "Love & Hip Hop: Miami" airing on Monday, March 10.

Nakai sets the tone for an album that’s as much a celebration... Nadia Nakai Pours Heart, Power & Purpose Into New Album ...

Rapper Yaw Tog has shared his excitement about the possibility of collaborating with dancehall superstar Stonebwoy on his ...