More than an art form: In Cape Verde, music boosts economy and tourism
In Cape Verde, music is more than just an art form – it is central to the country's national identity and economy. Experts estimate that around a quarter of all jobs in…
Stormzy stops smoking marijuana to safeguard his mental health
Rap star Stormzy has revealed he's stopped smoking marijuana in a bid to improve his mental health.…
Highlights from star-studded Africa WAN Show for Covid-19
Senegalese superstar Youssou N'Dour and Grammy-winner Angélique Kidjo were among a star-studded line-up of African talent brought together for a virtual concert to raise awareness of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 100…
British musician Laura Marling on her new album ‘Song For Our Daughter’
British musician Laura Marling wasn't planning to release her seventh album until the end of the summer. But when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, and her US and European tours were canceled, she…
Guinean singer Mory Kante dies at 70
The Yeke Yeke singer who brought West African music to the world in the 1980s has died in his native Guinea. His son said the coronavirus travel restrictions prevented him from travelling…
2020 BET Awards to be held virtually
On May 20, BET announced that despite the COVID-19pandemic, the 2020 BET Awards will still be held. According to Scott Mills, President of BET, it is “more important than ever” to celebrate…
Halsey: The coronavirus pandemic has been a ‘whirlwind’
Halsey says the coronavirus pandemic has been a "whirlwind", because her life went so quickly from playing shows in front of "thousands of people" to being "all alone" at home.…
Justin Bieber turned down Kehlani collaboration
Justin Bieber turned down a collaboration with Kehlani and she thinks the song might have been a bit too "nasty" for the star now that he is married.…
Katy Perry has cried ‘doing simple tasks’ during pregnancy
Chart-topping pop star Katy Perry has revealed she has cried "when just doing simple tasks" during her pregnancy.…
Kadicious Ft Kiddo – Odabo
Kadicious popularly called Omoiyahalimo came through this year with an afro hip-hop song titled Odabo featuring David Kiddo a fast-rising star from the heartbeat of Lagos, Mushin. Nigeria. Enjoy.…
Jacob Collier: The man dubbed ‘jazz’s new messiah’ on making music in lockdown
Four Grammy awards, tens of millions of views, Quincy Jones as a manager, Herbie Hancock as a fan and Chris Martin as a collaborator: 25-year-old Jacob Collier has been compared to Mozart…