These trailblazers include Miriam Makeba, the first African artist to win a Grammy Award in 1966; Hugh Masekela, who topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1968 with “Grazing in the Grass”; and CKay, ...

In honor of Billboard Africa launching, here's a look back at some of the historic firsts African artists have accomplished.

Last week, rising pop/R&B singer Chrissy Spratt shared the music video for 'In Too Deep,' the bubbling lead single from her forthcoming debut EP. Watch the video now!

Over the course of a 50 year career, Gary Burden designed album covers for the likes of the Doors, the Eagles, and Neil Young ...

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But we’re almost halfway into 2025, and it’s already crowded with new albums that deliver what we need in terms of ...

Popular Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has set social media alight after sharing an unexpected revelation about a phone call he received from Afrobeats superstar Davido.Taking to his X (formerly Twitter ...

Album covers are what you see when you rest your eyes on the physical product. It should be enticing, and it should be ...

South African jazz legend Hugh Masekela became the first African artist to top the all-genre songs tally nearly 50 years earlier with “Grazing in the Grass.” CKay also landed a historic No. 1 ...

Zahir has tried to sneak into HGVs leaving the Port of Dover four times in a desperate attempt to relocate to Germany but failed each time and now sleeps in a London park. The 29-year-old said he ...