Yannis Philippakis was one of the last musicians to record with the late drummer and Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen. Their collaboration was released as the five-song EP Lagos Paris London under Yannis & ...

EA Sports should reveal the soundtracks for FIFA 23 later this year, but until then – from Rema to Tems and Asake, here are 5 Afrobeat songs that we expect to feature in the game. From Avicii's The ...

Afrobeat is more than just a genre; it’s a cultural movement that has profoundly influenced music, fashion, and social consciousness across Nigeria and the globe. Originating in the heart of Nigeria, ...

JT says he wants to tell a story of how we live as Africans. Since he migrated to the United States in 2016, JT has become even more intuned with his African heritage. He had started making music ...

LAGOS, Nov 11 (Reuters) - An exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has opened in Lagos in Nigeria, marking the African debut of an event first developed by the ...

Nigeria set the Guinness World Record for the Most Massive Afrobeat Dance, creating a moment that blended culture, community, and celebration in true Lagos style. With over 400 dancers, collaboration ...

Afrobeat emerging artist, Samuel Kufre, also known as Jumaye, has spoken of how his life story has influenced his songwriting. He explains that his songs are inspired by personal experiences, saying, ...

Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, heaped praises on veteran Afrobeat singer, D’banj at his O2 Arena concert, crediting him for contributing to the genre’s rise to global ...

"Sometimes it’s better to not know each other as people first and just play," says Yannis Philippakis, one of the last musicians to get on the tools with the late Afrobeat pioneer, Tony Allen. (Photo ...