Yannis Philippakis was one of the last musicians to record with the late drummer and Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen. Their ...

Exploring the world of Colombian Afrobeat and the music of Wganda Kenya, the Discos Fuentes house band who redefined cumbia ...

Obiba Sly Collins, a renowned Ghanaian highlife musician who has worked with a lot of veteran musicians says Afrobeat, which incorporates highlife, originated from Ghana. The musician, who has ...

Nigerian Patoi, Afrobeat and a song writer. Henry Ejike Sylvanus, also known as Banger Bwai, was born in 1988 in Ihiala, Anambra State, Nigeria. He is the third child in a family of seven ...

Born six years ago at a now storied show at Nectar’s, LaMP was also borne of myriad musical influences, with jazz-funk ...

What do you end up with? An Afrobeat record! But where does Afrobeat come from? What's political about this genre and why does it appeal to people in many countries outside Africa? Find out here ...

The talented Afrobeat singer, songwriter, and producer has been gaining recognition for his unique sound and deep lyrical storytelling, making him a name to watch in the industry. Born on October ...

Nigerian singer-songwriter Sadiq Onifade, popularly known as WurlD, is set to thrill fans in Accra with a live performance on March 7, 2025. The event, dubbed "One Night with WurlD," promises an ...

"Sometimes it’s better to not know each other as people first and just play," says Yannis Philippakis, one of the last musicians to get on the tools with the late Afrobeat pioneer, Tony Allen.