Ofentse Pitse embodies a fierce sense of fun as she waves her conducting baton passionately in a dimly lit auditorium in Johannesburg, ahead of a one-of-a-kind show. The pioneering 31-year-old who ...

Janka Nabay, a singer, songwriter and bandleader from Sierra Leone who modernized an ancient tradition called bubu and carried it worldwide, died Monday in the Kambia district in northern Sierra Leone ...

If you ever came across African diasporic music in North Carolina with live drums — like, djembes, dununs, shékeres — then there's a good chance master drummer Baba Bradley Simmons was involved.

Nigerian dance culture has always been a force of rhythm, creativity, and raw energy. These dance moves turned parties into full-blown carnivals. You weren’t considered cool if you didn’t know the ...

On a chilly October night, the dimly lit lounge of Rock Steady — a popular Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Midtown — is notably empty. Staffers are preparing for what’s supposed to be a busy night ahead.

Whether you’re a nightlife regular or a playlist junkie, here are the top Nigerian DJs turning every Afro-party into a movie this year. In 2025, they’re not just spinning tracks—creating cultural ...

Also listed are BNXN's "Captain", released in 2025, and Burna Boy's "No Sign of Weakness", also released in 2025 and featuring international collaborators.

The Nigerian Dance Industry has been thriving over the years, overcoming obstacles and challenges that society threw at it. In the past years, dance and dancers were not so cherished and appreciated ...