Released on September 29, 2025, ahead of Nigeria's October 1 Independence Day celebrations, the list comes with few surprises as it features the familiar names leading to the global exportation of ...

The singer-songwriter dives into his love for J Dilla, comparisons to Brent Faiyaz and why he’s more than just an Afrobeats ...

Billboard Latin Music Week returned to The Fillmore Miami Beach from Oct. 20 to 24. By Griselda Flores Senior Editor, Latin As Afrobeats gains momentum outside of West Africa, where it originated, ...

One of the most acclaimed musical genres in the world, Afrobeats has made a strong impression on the world scene thanks to its catchy rhythms and lively tunes. Nigerian musicians have led this ...

In an ambitious effort to chart the lineage of Yoruba and Afrobeats music over the past century and its global influence, Nigerian superstar Adekunle Gold has co-produced a forthcoming documentary ...

IN 2023 ODUMODUBLVCK, a Nigerian rapper and singer, put out his first single. Called “Declan Rice” after an English footballer, the track saw a fresh surge in streams in April when Mr Rice scored two ...

From street-dominating jams to party-starting hits and hip-hop cuts, here are 50 hit singles turning 10 in 2025. In 2015, the Nigerian music industry saw the release of several hit songs that enjoyed ...

Kendrick Lamar and Drake both appear on the list, revealing Barack isn't picking sides in their rap feud. His selections show continued support for global Black music and genre fusion. Former ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I tell stories about creating environments that empower everyone. For many professionals, especially during times like these with ...

I have the pleasure of living in the big, busy, diverse, and very diasporic city of Atlanta, where the summertime lituations are about to get very real. There are a ton of great DJs in town spinning ...

The set's "Slick" repeats at No. 2 for a third consecutive week.

Tyla returned to the MTV VMAs, wearing a tiny beige Chanel minidress and Pandora jewelry. The South African artist has two nominations. She won her first VMA last year and spoke in her speech about ...