The FADER’s “Songs You Need” are the tracks we can’t stop playing. Check back every day for new music and follow along on our Spotify playlist. It's part of the trade: if you write a song like "love ...

Eight African artists join programme set to celebrate and nurture Black artistry around the world.  Supported by the #YouTube Black Voices Fund, the #YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022 is a ...

Details: Rema's 'Calm Down' is undoubtedly one of the biggest Afrobeats songs of 2022 and its status is captured by its high ranking in the top 100 most Shazam songs of 2022. 'Calm Down' finds itself ...

Rising Nigerian Afropop singer Ayra Starr has shared a video for "Beggie Beggie," a standout from 19 & Dangerous that features "Love Nwantiti" singer CKay. The Nollywood-inspired video was directed by ...

On this week’s edition of the World Digital Song Sales chart, four tracks that weren’t present last frame find space on the 15-rung tally. A pair of new releases debut, while another two find their ...

Fantastic African music was at the centre of the closing ceremony of the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) as top musicians L'Algerino, Ckay and Zaho kept fans on their feet before final ...

Ckay detailed the intense rise of his seminal track “Love Nwantiti” as Uproxx’s January 2022 cover star, and the Nigerian further explained his relatively new stature as a global artist for Uproxx’s ...

Afrobeats star CKay has finally concluded his recording deal with Warner Music South Africa. Known for his global hits “Love Nwantiti” and “Emiliana,” the singer said that the decision not to renew ...

AFROBEATS SENSATION CKay is back with his highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Emotions’. Following his critically acclaimed debut Sad Romance in 2022, CKay has evolved both musically and emotionally, ...

YouTube on Thursday announced a roster of 54 artists, songwriters and producers selected to join the #YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022. Among the acts from Australia, Brazil, Canada, USA and ...