afropop
West African Music Is Much More Than Just Afrobeats
The alté community is attempting to reinvent popular culture.
If 2019 Is Good to Us, Afroswing Will Be More Than a Trend
The cluster of west African and Caribbean diasporic sounds in the UK deserve a longer stay than a passing moment.
Kojo Funds Is the Afro-Swing King of the UK’s Black Diaspora
The London MC taps into his west African and Caribbean heritage, and talks to us about the pivot he's made away from street life.
Seyi Shay Bangs the Drum at the Heart of Afrobeats
On single "Your Matter" the London-born, Lagos-based singer has come a long way since being one-fifth of a reality TV girl group.
Can Wizkid Break into America Without Changing Who He Is?
The Nigerian superstar's new 'Sounds From the Other Side' project, while featuring good music, feels more scattered than any of his previous work.
Wizkid and Major Lazer's "Naughty Ride" Will Have You Slow Winding All Night
The Nigerian superstar continues to tease his forthcoming album.
Here's "Hush Up the Silence," a Probably New, Likely Real Track from Drake and Wizkid
The Starboy and the Boy are back in town.
Watch Korede Bello Hit the Dance Floor in New Video for "Do Like That"
The rising Nigerian singer gives a proper visual to the song that sparked a viral dance challenge.
Watch Davido and Nasty C Live it Up in "Coolest Kid in Africa"
The Nigerian pop star joins rising teenage South African rapper Nasty C
Joyfully Ponder Life's Questions with Amaal Nuux's "Who Are We"
Afropop meets jazz meets life-affirmation on this Toronto singer's new single.
PREMIERE: Davido and Tinashe Have a Date on the Beach in His New Video, "How Long"
The Afrobeats superstar's new EP, 'Son of Mercy' arrives tomorrow.
Exploring Legendary and Overlooked Afropop: Expert Witness with Robert Christgau
When's the last time you listened to Le Grande Kallé or Youssou Ndour?