It’s impossible to overlook hip-hop’s profound impact on the global music landscape as it celebrates its 50th year. Beyond its birthplace in the Bronx, New York, this genre has transcended borders, ...

The 32-year-old’s work in Zulu and English traverses styles and explores queer histories. This week he releases a new EP, “The Baddies of Isandlwana.” By Lior Phillips On a crisp Thursday morning ...

In the realm of hip hop, where the narrative often champions youth, South Africa is witnessing an unprecedented transformation. This vibrant musical landscape, deeply woven into the fabric of local ...

The country has a rich, original relationship to jazz, with American techniques layered into regional traditions and rhythms. Explore 50 years of recordings picked by musicians, poets and writers. By ...

Nasty C’s music often explores themes of identity, social commentary, and personal growth, showcasing his storytelling ability and poetic flow. He continues to push the boundaries of South African hip ...

From the upbeat tempo of kwela to the now sensational amapiano, South Africa possesses a rich musical landscape that comprises a kaleidoscope of genres, each one a unique expression of the country's ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora, and hip-hop's class acts today. South African superstar Tyla has won her first MTV Video Music ...

Screengrab from one of Vuli Gate's dance craze videos [Photo: Courtesy] There has been a major foreign takeover in the local airwaves. No, we are not talking about the pandemic or another grotesque ...

Nigerian and South African music earned record-breaking royalties to achieve unprecedented growth on Spotify last year, the audio streaming platform said yesterday. Mail Online reports that African ...