Obiba Sly Collins, a renowned Ghanaian highlife musician who has worked with a lot of veteran musicians says Afrobeat, which incorporates highlife, originated from Ghana. The musician, who has ...

Afro House artist Niniola dug deep into the Afrobeat archives on her latest single "Fantasy," featuring Femi Kuti, son of the legendary Fela Kuti and an icon of the genre in his own right. Shot at the ...

Following its Fall/Winter 2024 lookbook debut with 88ZN, Patta joins Nigerian music legend Seun Kuti for a collaborative tee spotlighting his contributions to the Afrobeat genre. The Amsterdam-based ...

In the spectrum of global music and culture, a powerful force is rising—not quietly, but with the thunderous beat of talking drums, hypnotic basslines, and unapologetic energy. Afrobeat, more than ...

As the Recording Academy honors Fela Anikulapo Kuti with a historic Lifetime Achievement Award, global attention has once again turned to the Kuti family, not only for legacy, but for the individuals ...

“This honour reminds us that although his voice was often resisted, it was never silenced. The award is a celebration of his courage, his art, and his unwavering commitment to freedom and dignity,” ...