afrobeats
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What Is Tems Thinking With Her ‘Free Mind?’
In a new interview, the singer outlines her mission to make African women irresistible
- 'Cover Gyal'
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Oxlade’s ‘Ku Lo Sa’ is Big. He’s Thinking Bigger
“I'm trying to be one of the biggest Afrobeats exports, and it's not just by one song,” says the singer
- Artists You Need To Know
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Coachella Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Afrochella
California megafest claims Ghana Afrobeats event attempted to patent 'Chella,' cybersquatted domain names and encroached into U.S. market
- No-Chella
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‘The Headies’ is a Nigerian Award Show for African Music. Here’s Why It’s Happening in Atlanta
The Awards' executive producers on taking the Headies across the Atlantic
- Going Global
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What Makes Davido Afrobeats’ Benevolent King
Davido has sat at the top of Nigerian pop for years. As he prepares his new album, he's thinking of who he can lift up.
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'The Devil's Music' No More: Inside Nigeria's Rock Resurgence
After a Seventies golden age, the country's rock scene fell victim to class woes and negative stereotypes. Now, a new wave of artists is helping to bring it back
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Meet Black Sherif, the Ghanaian Rapper Channeling Pop Smoke and 070 Shake
Sherif is in the long line of rappers whose voice cuts deep with percussion
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Fireboy DML: Afrobeats' Humble Hero Conquers the World His Way
He's one of the biggest names in Nigerian pop, but he values staying grounded. With his new album, Playboy, he's ready to loosen up
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Afro Nation Comes to Puerto Rico: Big Dreams, Canceled Sets, and Growing Pains
No-shows by Burna Boy, Tems, and more left fans disappointed, but festival organizers hope to redouble their commitment to celebrating Afrobeats' global reach
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Pheelz and Bnxn's 'Finesse' is Utterly Cool — and Breaking Through Globally
One of Nigeria's leading producers is joined by an Afro-fusion feature-killer for a viral Song You Need to Know
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