The best art is imitated so it is not too surprising that Nigerian artistes are appropriating Fela for their own gain. The last few years have all but made him the template. After staking their claim ...

The "King of Afrobeat", "Black President", activist and legendary musician Fela Kuti has returned to his hometown and Nigeria's cultural capital Lagos through a landmark exhibition that celebrates his ...

Nigeria’s music industry continues to evolve, producing globally recognized talents who push the boundaries of Afrobeats, street-hop, and alternative sounds. In this year, 2025, a new wave of artistes ...

Ladipo Eso, a Nigerian rapper and musician, is well-known as Ladipoe (or Poe). His rise to stardom began when he was featured in “Feel Alright” by SDC “Show Dem Camp.” His 2021 single “Feeling” ...

Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Sean Dampte is set to shake up the global music scene once again with the release of his highly anticipated new album, "Mo Kuti: Afrobeat Fella," scheduled to drop on ...

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 ...

Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Rema, has made history with his second cover feature on renowned international publication, Dazed Magazine. This milestone solidifies Rema’s position as a global music ...

“A self-centered way of life will bring all of us down in the end,” Made Kuti sighs on “Different Streets,” the saddest funky track to come out in 2020. The song [a cut off his forthcoming solo album, ...

The Afrobeat genre has soared to incredible dimensions that the rapping category has graced incredible statuses that infuse the genre. Via their incredible qualities, they have been able to elevate ...

When Nigerian Afrobeat took over Kenyan nightlife, local artists and promoters were relegated to the fringes. The monthly gig that birthed a mega annual concert became a nightmare for their businesses ...

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 ...

FILE- Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat music legend Fela Kuti, performs during the Lagos Jazz series music festival at Muri Okunola Park in Lagos, Nigeria, on Nov. 29, 2013. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File) A ...