Music was an essential part of my family's household when I was growing up. Our day-to-day lives always had a soundtrack. Sometimes, we washed dishes to American greats like The Supremes, Aretha ...

In honor of Billboard Africa launching, here's a look back at some of the historic firsts African artists have accomplished. By Heran Mamo Billboard is continuing to expand its global footprint with ...

The following is a curated list of resources that showcase the work of contemporary African visual artists. Each entry includes the artist’s name, country of origin, a brief description of their ...

In a move that speaks directly to the shifting center of gravity in global music, Audiomack has announced a new partnership with music analytics platform Soundcharts — one that could significantly ...

Acculturation arising from that great encounter between African and European societies has meant for the African artist a liberation from the strictures and canons prescribed by "traditional" society.

Audiomack has revealed its African Artists to Watch for 2026, continuing a now well-established tradition of spotlighting emerging talent across the continent before wider breakout moments arrive. If ...

Bernard Akoi-Jackson, “Untitled (Goldman)” (2012) (image courtesy of the artist) EAST LANSING, Mich. — The conceptual foundation for Material Effects, and the first thing you encounter upon entering ...

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Nigeria, will officially welcome the public to its campus on November 11, the same day it unveils its MOWAA Institute. Designed by Adjaye ...

A pair of Kimi masks (headpiece carved by David Sanou in the studio of André Sanou) performing greetings with the lead griot Tchiedo playing his drum behind them, Bindougosso district, Bobo-Dioulasso, ...

The dynamic cultural and creative industries (CCIs) are on a roll across the continent. Politicians and business leaders alike are beginning to take a close interest. They cannot ignore the degree of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Paris, France In the roaring twenties, the world buzzed with jazz rhythms and a spirit of liberation. It was ...

The ONE Campaign and 10 major African artists have come together to release a music track calling for the world to join in solidarity to fight COVID-19. In partnership with the Nelson Mandela ...