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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, ...
Cristiano Junior vibed to Davido's With You song as he got himself a fresh trim from Ghanaian barber, Kelvin Akomea Boafo, aka Legacy The Barber.
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!
Daniel Regha has reacted to the latest song by Burna Boy featuring Travis Scott. He said it is more of child's play than music, and it is weak. Fans agree with him.
The accomplishment made it the highest-charting rap hit by a solo female artist ... four new songs: “Turn Yo Cap Back (feat. Swae Lee),” “If It’s Okay (feat. David Guetta & Davido ...
Over the course of a 50 year career, Gary Burden designed album covers for the likes of the Doors, the Eagles, and Neil Young ...
If you're curious how your browser stacks up to the competition, check out Cover Your Tracks. I gave it a shot, and was surprised to find out that my super-private setup wasn't as anonymous as I ...
Earlier this month, Beéle released his debut studio album Borondo (5020 Records), home to 26 tracks, including “Dios Me Oyó” ...
For this month’s ‘Made in Africa’ column, we list the music from across the African diaspora we’re taking into the summer ...