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Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo just became the first Black African honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. The Benin-born artist's 40-year career has brought African music to the world stage.
Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo just made history as the first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Beninese singer's milestone opens doors for African artists worldwide.
Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo becomes the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this Tuesday. The Benin-born artist's 40-year career breaks new ground for African representation in one of entertainment's most iconic honors.
The 32nd South African Music Awards brought together hundreds of artists across two nights, honoring everything from hip-hop to jazz while giving global star Tyla a hero's welcome home. The celebration at Sun City proved South African music is thriving across every genre and generation.
Grammy winner Tyla used her international achievement award to celebrate fellow South African musicians who inspired her rise to global stardom. She invited five artists onstage to share her spotlight and called for a unified Africa.
A high-energy street dance movement born in Abidjan's working-class neighborhoods is giving millions of young Ivorians a creative outlet and launching homegrown artists to international fame. Biama dancers are racking up millions of TikTok views without any major record label support.
After 18 years of free health screenings and advocacy, Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame earns official recognition as National Hepatitis Ambassador. His decades of service across health, trade, and culture prove celebrities can build lasting national impact.
A Nigerian musician teaching English in Thailand discovered what could transform Africa's booming music industry. Her journey from Lagos to Chiang Mai revealed surprising lessons about structure, training, and untapped potential.
Ghanaian music duo DopeNation just landed their hit "Kakalika" on Spotify's elite 2026 Songs of Summer list alongside Drake and Ariana Grande. The recognition marks a major win for African music's growing influence on the global stage.
Two African music legends are joining forces for a massive concert celebration in London this September. Ghanaian highlife icon Kojo Antwi and Ivorian star Meiway promise an unforgettable night of culture and rhythm.
African music is going global, but most of the world only hears Nigeria and South Africa. New technology is finally opening doors for artists across all 50+ nations to share their sounds.
African music streaming platform Josplay just secured a major partnership with Sony Music Entertainment, bringing thousands of tracks from legendary African artists to listeners worldwide. The deal celebrates African music as "a world of music," not just a genre subset.