In honor of Billboard Africa launching, here's a look back at some of the historic firsts African artists have accomplished.

For this month’s ‘Made in Africa’ column, we list the music from across the African diaspora we’re taking into the summer ...

Alvarita Benedito Lucungo, better known by her stage name Alvara, is on her way to Nairobi to represent Namibia at the Inclusive Africa Conference 2025 this week.Born with congenital glaucoma, a ...

Explore how 9 influential Black musicians including Louis Armstrong, Michael Jackson, and Prince changed music history through innovation and cultural impact.

DAYS back, DAW Empire, one of Nigeria’s most dynamic PR and entertainment firms, transformed Joshua Olusanya’s trumpet marathon into a globally resonant cultural event.From pre-event hype to live ...

Upbeat music has always been a thing in Limpopo, and mixing that with indigenous languages such as Kholobedu adds that South African flavour that can take them to greater heights. Look at how ...

A hard-won recovery in sub-Saharan Africa has been overtaken by recent events. The sudden shift in the global outlook has clouded the region’s short-term prospects and significantly complicated policy ...

Football and music fans in Lagos are in for a treat as Mainland BlockParty and Bet9ja team up to host an unforgettable UEFA Champions League final viewing party on Saturday at the Ikeja City Mall car ...

Afrobeats artists Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, and Ayo Balogun popularly called Wizkid, have emerged as the most viewed Nigerian musicians on YouTube, using one of their official ...

The award-winning Nigerian superstar was part of the nine African musicians featured on the surprise album, which debuted this week at number 2 on the Billboard 200 Chart. The likes of Burna Boy ...

At the core of the celebration is the promotion of Ajido heritage, which His Royal Majesty Saheed Sedonu Adamson, Aholu Topon ...

I think these four albums are perfect from start to finish. And unless you're a diehard fan already, you may have never heard ...