Yannis Philippakis was one of the last musicians to record with the late drummer and Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen. Their collaboration was released as the five-song EP Lagos Paris London under Yannis & ...

But Fela Kuti and his music were a revelation to the seasoned veteran. "It was like lightning," he says. "I thought, 'Why haven’t I heard this before? How did this escape me?!'" Afrobeat has elements ...

It has been recognized as one of the biggest music in the world because of the quality of the hit songs its artists produce consistently. Currently, the world's attention has been drawn to Afrobeat ...

Seyi Vibez is a Nigerian singer and songwriter known for his unique Afrobeat sound. He gained attention with his hit song “God Sent,” which helped him rise in the music scene. Seyi Vibez has continued ...

Afrobeat emerging artist, Samuel Kufre, also known as Jumaye, has spoken of how his life story has influenced his songwriting. He explains that his songs are inspired by personal experiences, saying, ...

EA Sports should reveal the soundtracks for FIFA 23 later this year, but until then – from Rema to Tems and Asake, here are 5 Afrobeat songs that we expect to feature in the game. From Avicii's The ...

Older genres classed in the World Music category and headlined by Angélique Kidjo continue to inspire newer genres, Afrobeats and Amapiano. Here are 25 standout tunes of 2023. 1. Tyler ICU & Tumelo.za ...

Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, listening to jazz drummers like Gene Krupa and Art Blakey. He started playing the drums at 18, but several months later, he announced to his ...

Wizkid, born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and one of Africa’s biggest music stars. He gained international recognition with his 2010 hit Holla at Your Boy. Known for his ...

"Sometimes it’s better to not know each other as people first and just play," says Yannis Philippakis, one of the last musicians to get on the tools with the late Afrobeat pioneer, Tony Allen. (Photo ...