From Egypt to South Africa, The Africa Report invites readers to rediscover five legendary music hits that will never fade away… Soft Power Umm Kulthum: ‘Enta Omri’, a song to advance Nasser’s brand ...

The songs featured in this five-part series on African music are oddities, especially compared to today’s hits. In an age dominated by dull one-hit wonders that are quickly forgotten, artists of the ...

Toto‘s only No. 1 hit song, “Africa,” is a well-known standard if you regularly do karaoke or, say, were a member of The Harvard Undergraduate Drummers in 2019. Generally, it’s a song we all know.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 10: Steve Lukather (L) and Joseph Williams (R) ...

There’s something seemingly novel about a song from South Africa going viral to the extent that the 2019 house music song Jerusalema has done in 2020. The song is performed by musician and producer ...

When people say African music is having a “global moment,” they are often talking about only a small part of the continent.

In a night that underscored the irresistible pull of Nigerian music across West Africa, Davido has clinched the award for Best African Song of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).

Since its inception in 2008, playlists have gradually become more integral to how people access and share music on Spotify. Today, these unique collections of songs, curated along themes, ideas, or ...

Some Nigerian fans will remember him for dazzling fans with his smooth flows in the early 2010s and for his many influential guest appearance notably among which is his commanding verse on AKA's 'Run ...

There’s no doubt that African songs have taken the music industry by storm over the past few years. From dominating the billboard charts to being played at weddings and other events. Did you know that ...