Regarded as the progenitor of Afrobeat, Nigerian legend Fela Kuti was posthumously awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys.
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Canadian collective The Beatroot Road start their initial series of singles with, "Underground Roots," a great mix of African/Latin vibes.
We sat down with Mirabelle Fobi on the eve of the release her debut single, "Zigiyaga" to talk about her eclectic blend of Afro Funk and Blues and her journey to turning her passion into a reality.
Nike’s first collaboration with Air Afrique launches the Air Max RK61 — a hybrid dress/sneaker steeped in Afro-diasporic heritage.
With Idris Elba's recent pledge to bolster the film industry in Africa, here's 5 of the best works emblematic of African cinema.
All selected artists will be showcased across the platform and will be featured on a companion Africa Rising playlist. The first featured artist is already known, and it will be Nigerian singer-songwriter Omah Lay.
