Afrobeat’s global ambassador: Femi Kuti’s musical activism
Forging his own artistic path in the shadow of Afrobeat superstar Fela Kuti was a challenge that his son, Femi Kuti, struggled with in the early years of his career, he reveals.…
WHO warns of second peak in COVID-19 cases, FG palliatives rotting under rain, sun in Kano and more
Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Wednesday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…
Tribute to the legendary Tony Allen (1940–2020)
Nigeria-born Allen, the drumming pioneer who, along with the revered musician Fela Kuti, helped define the Afrobeat genre, passed away on April 30 in the French capital Paris. He was a…
Funbi serenades
Male vocalist Funbi is a soul singer and storyteller whose essence captures the past, highlights the present, and sets the standard for the next generation of Afrobeat sounds.…
Dotman ft DJ Tunez – Pepesu
'PEPESU' An Afrobeat platter garnished with Spanish (Latino) flavor. We keep pushing AFRO BEAT to the world.…
A night with Femi Kuti
The recently held A Night With Femi Kuti saw the Afrobeat maestro take afrobeat enthusiasts on a rare musical journey outside the New Afrika Shrine.…
I believe my career is having an impact on the society – Femi Kuti
An adage says the mango does not fall far from the tree. Femi Kuti, the son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, reflects this saying. He is one of the few people…
Femi Kuti: Behind The Scenes for Guardian Life cover
Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti has released his 10th studio album One People One World. The album, which he has been working on for some years now, is a new direction for the…
Music Video by Kaki P – Prayer Man
Nnaemeka Samuel Ojiulo, better known by his stage name DJ Kaki P, is a Nigerian DJ, singer, songwriter and producer. His style of music can generally be classified as Afrobeat with a…
Yeni Kuti slams Afrobeat crooners
Yeni Kuti, daughter of late Afrobeat musician and activist, Fela, has called on young Nigerian artistes to stop referring to their sound as Afrobeat. The daughter of the late legendary musician, who…
Afrobeat or Afrobeats: What’s in a name?
Nigerians have experienced different genres of music, with Afrobeat arguably the most popular. However, in recent times we have seen artists call their music genre Afrobeats. So what difference does an ’s’…