Afrobeats artists are clearly setting the tone for summer with how effortlessly they continue stretching the identity of the ...

The week’s most popular Afrobeats songs, ranked by a weighted formula incorporating official streams on both subscription and ...

LISA, Anitta and Rema debut “Goals,” a new FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem blending K-pop, Latin pop and Afrobeats.

Thanks to his new album, Clarity of Mind, Omah Lay scores a personal-best 12 simultaneous tracks on the 50-position Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart (dated April 18). The multimetric chart ranks ...

Afrobeats is one of the fastest-growing genres in the country. There are big names who have seen global success, but there are even more talented up-and-coming artists looking to achieve the same type ...

Latest release from the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album brings global sounds to the forefront. LISA, Anitta and Rema come together in a vibrant global collaboration that ble ...

Over the last decade, Afrobeats has made significant inroads in the global music industry, from invitations to conquer the biggest stages in the world to cross-cultural collaborations with Western ...

It's the new sound of the UK underground, reworking the African pop of Fela Kuti for kids reared on grime, hip-hop and funky house. With stars like Kanye West wanting in, just how big will it get? As ...

Afrobeats music has taken the world by storm. Hit after hit featuring African artists has been trending on charts across the globe. But why now? "Time is of the essence," Nigerian singer Tems croons ...

Burna Boy has stirred up some controversy after his comments on Afrobeats as a genre. The Nigerian artist shared his unpopular opinion when he interviewed with Zane Lowe on Apple Music. “90% of them, ...

We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Music news every morning. In Accra’s Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, a statue of Ghana’s first president bears his influential words: ...

Breaking down the evolution of Afrobeats fashion, and today's defining trends, with some of the creatives behind the looks. By Nelson C.J This piece was created in partnership with Afro Nation.