Despite being inspired by a place its songwriter had never actually seen, a 1982 hit became a global phenomenon and remains ...

In this article Martin Myers breaks down the real business behind using South African music in film TV and advertising and shows why licensing iconic tracks is far more complex and valuable than most ...

Tuanzebe opens up about representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and his vision for the future of African football.

Mahal says the future of the blues depends on remembering its origins, from the Mississippi Delta to "the mother continent," ...

From reggae and soca to merengue and bouyon, here’s how these musical genres have shaped the region’s culture and influenced ...

South African producer and artist Credo V Daniels is facing renewed scrutiny after his debut album, Still Where We Were, ...

Trends emerge and fade in the blink of an eye, and very few individuals master the art of sustained relevance. Enter Olasunkanmi Ojulari, universally known as Sunky O. A proud Lagosian, Sunky O is far ...

Every rhythm, dance step and colourful costume carried a message beyond entertainment as Kenyans Green Maasai Qatar (KGMQ) re ...

Colombian musical artist Shakira has two tour stops in Atlanta between World Cup matches, bringing generations of soccer and ...

For the owners of some of Dar es Salaam’s most recognisable nightlife establishments, the past two weeks have been anything ...

Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver has swept U.S. men’s national team fans so far in the 2026 World Cup. Fans sang ...

FIFA anthems, Olympics mascots, Oscar winners — they’re destined to be hated in their time and loved later. Leave Lisa alone. She can’t cheer up the whole world ...