April 2016: Ten Years Since the Alté Genesis and the Class of 2016
To understand April 2016, we must first look at the chaos that preceded it. The year opened with a literal bang on January 1st during the Olamide vs. Don Jazzy…
To understand April 2016, we must first look at the chaos that preceded it. The year opened with a literal bang on January 1st during the Olamide vs. Don Jazzy…
Artist: Limoblaze ALBUM: Solid Ground Label: Reach Records Guest Stars: Andy Mineo, DC3 , Elle Limebear, Greatman Takit, Princeton South, IbQuake, Jackie Hill Perry, Princeton South Producers: Carvello, ProdByCamz, Lasanna…
The music world celebrated a strong showing from African talent over March 26–27, 2026, as the iHeartRadio Music Awards (aired March 26 in Los Angeles) and the MOBO Awards (held…
Today’s New Music Friday is led by the return of Black Sherif with “Popstar“—his first single of 2026. From the cross-generational collaboration between Angélique Kidjo and Ayra Starr to the…
Ghanaian dancehall superstar Shatta Wale has returned with a new song featuring John Legend called “Ain’t Nobody.” Shatta Wale is a dancehall mega star from Ghana who is known to…
This week’s releases see major cross-continental links and a heavy output from the Nigerian alternative scene. Major Releases Asake & DJ Snake — “Worship”: A slower, more reflective collaboration following…
Following a period of intense reflection—captured beautifully in a recent mini-documentary by renowned Nigerian YouTuber Korty—Asake has finally released “Worship,” a collaboration with DJ Snake. First teased during his landmark…
Jamaican producer Rvssian has shared a preview of his upcoming single, “Pongo,” featuring Wizkid and Rauw Alejandro. A snippet of the track was posted on the producer’s official social media…
After a two-year drought of Calm-Down and Love Nwantiti-sized U.S. Billboard crossover hits and a period where new acts seemed to lack “star power,” 2025 flipped the script. The year…
Nigerian superstar Seyi Shay has released her brand new single “Gimme Love” featuring US recording superstar Teyana Taylor. The song is an afrobeat inspired, rhythmic take on R&B, Seyi Shay’s…