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Nigeria's Music Stars Make Grammy History in Record-Breaking Sweep

Multiple Nigerian artists received Grammy nominations and wins this season, cementing West Africa's position at the epicenter of global popular music.

Tobi Adeleke

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Summer Festival Season 2025: The Most Anticipated Music Lineups Revealed

From Glastonbury to Afro Nation, this summer's music festival lineups are stacked with jaw-dropping headliners and breakthrough acts that promise unforgettable experiences.

Folake Bello

The Radio Renaissance: How Internet Radio is Thriving in the Age of Streaming

While traditional AM/FM radio faces headwinds, internet radio stations are experiencing a golden age — combining the intimacy of radio with digital-era convenience and global reach.

OFURE Radio Team

The Producers Behind Afrobeats' World Takeover: Inside the Studio Revolution

The unsung architects of Afrobeats' global dominance are sharing their stories — how bedroom studios in Lagos are now producing tracks that top charts from London to Los Angeles.

Emeka Nwachukwu

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Streaming Has Transformed African Music's Economy — But Not Always Fairly

As African music generates billions in streaming revenue globally, debate intensifies over whether artists from the continent receive equitable compensation for their cultural contributions.

Chiamaka Eze

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African Gospel Music Finds Its Global Voice: A Spiritual Revolution Goes Worldwide

Nigerian and Ghanaian gospel artists are breaking through to international audiences, bringing their powerful worship music to stages and streaming playlists across the globe.

Ngozi Williams

AI Music Tools Are Here: African Producers Weigh In on the Revolution and Its Risks

As artificial intelligence composition tools become more sophisticated, African music producers are navigating a technology that offers creative possibilities while threatening cultural authenticity.

David Mensah