Chinedu Ukabam is the co-founder of Gumbo, a party series featuring Afrobeats and other music from the Caribbean and South America. This video of Oh My Gosh by Nigerian singer Yemi Alade was produced ...

Carrying the afrobeat vibes into the Live Lounge as part of the 1Xtra Aftrobeat Takeover.

Major Lazer is back with a new batch of tracks featuring the flyest artists in Africa. Give their Afrobeats mix a listen.

Amapiano is a mix of deep house, kwaito, jazz and lounge music. Afrobeats, on the other hand, is an umbrella term used to describe West African music to outsiders. READ MORE South Africa: Lojay and ...

It's the new sound of the UK underground, reworking the African pop of Fela Kuti for kids reared on grime, hip-hop and funky house. With stars like Kanye West wanting in, just how big will it get? As ...

On November 8, Afrobeats sensation Asake is stepping onto Red Bull Symphonic stage at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre, performing his greatest hits alongside a full world-class orchestra led by conductor ...

From Lagos to London to Los Angeles, a new style is taking dance clubs and music charts by storm. Chances are, you’re already familiar with the sound, even if you haven’t heard the name. Afrobeats, a ...

Let’s set the scene. You’re out with friends, or maybe by yourself, at a local nightclub or day party, and the DJ on set gives a shoutout to the “Carribeans” in the crowd. They say something like, ...

The Afrobeats sound continues to hold the world captive, and July 2025 was no exception. From viral hits to sold-out shows and chart-topping singles, these ten artists emerged as the most popular, ...