The passing of celebrated Malian flautist, composer and arranger Boncana Maïga at the age of 77 truly marks the end of an era ...

When it comes to timeless soft rock anthems, few songs have endured quite like "Africa" by Toto. More than four decades after its release, the dreamy 1982 hit has officially claimed the top spot on ...

Fans of Nigerian artist CKay received a welcome gift in late January: the singer released his latest song, “Badminton.” It’s a high-energy, melodic track with an infectious sound. The song, which has ...

Benin is little known for its influence on African popular music. It is better known as the home of vodun, an ancient religion native to West Africa and the root of the syncretic religion voodoo found ...

Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation ( has been recognized among the “100 Most Impactful Voices 2026” by ABCD Africa, a ...

Sixty-nine years ago, Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah, stood before a roaring crowd at the Old Polo Grounds in Accra ...

Ephraim Amu is widely acclaimed as Ghana’s greatest proponent of the religious choral music (singing band) and nationalistic ...

Bashir Lukonge, the Ugandan artist and actor better known as Bash Luks, formally expanded his footprint in the East African entertainment industry in 2020 with the founding of Lot Fire Records.The ...

A ranking of the top songs based on streaming and sales activity from within the country- as tracked by Luminate. The ranking is based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams on both ...

She counted 231 songs on her playlist. Each one carries a person, a place — and a reminder that we don’t become ourselves alone.

Songs that speak of love, resilience, community and cultural pride are crossing borders and digital platforms, connecting local scenes with global audiences. This journey brings together some of the ...

“3 Points” is playful and unmistakably Ghanaian, blending Afropop with hiplife influences, Pidgin English and local slang. With upbeat percussion, bright synth melodies and a steady groove, the track ...