The music industry has witnessed the meteoric rise of South African sensation Tyla, whose self-titled debut album has officially achieved gold certification. This milestone arrives as a testament to ...

Africa's music festival landscape has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry, and as we sit here , it's impossible to ...

At Bayfront Park last week, waves of Caribbean flags splashed against the crowd donning all-white attire at Tipsy Music Festival. Soca, dancehall, and kompa emanated from the stage and electrified the ...

T he explosion of Afrobeats has been one of the biggest stories in the music industry over the past five years, with acts like Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, and Tems becoming global superstars. As ...

The countdown has officially begun to the Mahindra Fusion Fest 2026 as it returns to the SunBet Arena in Pretoria this March promising a bold, immersive celebration of South African creativity where ...

Beyond recording, Boss Director’s versatility extends to stage production, music video direction, and styling.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora, and hip-hop's class acts today. South African superstar Tyla has won her first MTV Video Music ...

African music, with its distinctive emphasis on polyrhythm and beats flowing from percussive instruments, was long treated as subordinate in the international music arena. Music from the continent ...

On a chilly October night, the dimly lit lounge of Rock Steady — a popular Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Midtown — is notably empty. Staffers are preparing for what’s supposed to be a busy night ahead.

From samba to hip hop to reggae, so much of the music we enjoy has African roots. Tonight, for the first time, the Grammy Awards is recognizing music produced in Africa with a category of its own.