Award for late Afrobeat pioneer and political radical is the ‘anti-establishment being recognised by the establishment’.

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture.

Thirty years after his death, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at this ...

Davido embraces his 2026 Grammy nomination for "With You" while advocating for homegrown infrastructure and an "African ...

As the 2026 Grammy Awards approach, Nigerian artists dominate key nominations, fueling excitement ahead of music’s biggest ...

Nigeria’s Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti will be posthumously honored this weekend with a Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive the prestigious distinction.

Will the next global hits from Nigeria have a French accent?Born in the 1970s through the influence of Fela Kuti, regarded as ...

Afrobeat is more than just a genre; it’s a cultural movement that has profoundly influenced music, fashion, and social consciousness across Nigeria and the globe. Originating in the heart of Nigeria, ...

Afro Nation is a music festival held in Miami, Florida, that celebrates African-American culture and music. Afro Nation Miami 2023 will be the first U.S. edition of the festival, and it promises to be ...

The French Embassy, in partnership with Mavin Records and Sacem, has launched the Afrocroiser initiative, a songwriting camp ...

What are the chances of Nigerian artists at the 2025 Grammy Awards A Nigerian artist is guaranteed to work home with an award at the 2025 Grammys after all of the nominations for the Best African ...

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.