Fela’s influence stretches beyond Africa into distant lands. And artists from all over the world continue to draw inspiration from him. When Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’ found its way to Drake, and a remix of ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Afrobeat is more than just a genre; it’s a cultural movement that has profoundly influenced music, fashion, and social consciousness across Nigeria and the globe. Originating in the heart of Nigeria, ...

Every one of us consume Nigerian music. And we all have different opinions about the art, how it should be produced, and style of music being shopped around. But in all of these polarizing discourse, ...

It seems like there’s nothing Nigerian music star Simi can’t do. A singer, songwriter, and one of the few women mixing and producing their own music, Simi is setting the stage for the future of ...

Nigerian-British afrobeat music artiste, Akintayo Abolaji Adeboyejo, otherwise known as ‘Tiyo Kay’ has dropped a new single titled: ‘Gbe’. He said it was a special song written while he was recovering ...

*Afrobeats is a vibrant and dynamic sound that blends traditional African rhythms with global influences. Audu Maikori, the founder of Chocolate City, Nigeria’s largest Afrobeat label, is at the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fela Kuti live at The Academy, Brixton, London 1983. (© Redferns - David Corio) After a lifetime of clashes with successive powers ...

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian startup Creele Animation Studios has unveiled first images and details for its upcoming 3D short Sopo, inspired by the early life of revered late Afrobeat star Fela Kuti. The Lagos ...

An old video of Grammy CEO Harvey Mason explaining how Grammy winners are chosen has resurfaced online following the 68th Grammy Awards The clip gained attention after Nigerian Afrobeat stars Burna ...