The Nigerian musician Fela Kuti used his music in the ‘70s as a weapon against colonial values and his country’s brutal dictatorship. The danceable music and political lyrics inspired a youth movement ...

A new wave of artists is transcending traditional notions of Christian music, drawing young global audiences to faith-based rap, Afrobeats and R&B.

On 5 February 2026, Nigeria’s music industry witnessed a legal development that sent immediate ripples across the business, ...

Nigerian producer-turned-artist Pheelz learned music in church, believing sound and spirit are inseparable — a core idea that shapes his argument about the rise of artificial intelligence in music: ...

Top Nigerian musicians, Burna Boy and Tems, have become the first African Artistes to have 8 entries on the Billboard Hot 100.This is according to statistics from the Billboard Hot 100, the music ...

U2's surprise EP "Days of Ash" enforces the band's commitment to social justice. Here's what to know about their new music.

U2's 'Days of Ash' EP features songs about the ICE killing of Renee Good, Russia's invasion of Ukraine and more disheartening world events.

U2 are emerging from a long break with the six-song EP 'Days of Ash,' which tackles issues in America, Iran, Israel, and Ukraine.

A new wave of artists is transcending traditional notions of Christian music, drawing young global audiences to faith-based rap, Afrobeats and R&B. Often boosted by social media, many of them got ...

Nigerian musician Temilade Opeyemi, popularly known as Tems, has reached a new career peak, becoming the first female artist from Africa to land seven different songs in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.