When Kapo released "Ohnana" in summer 2024, his only expectation was to "create music for a niche." He didn't hope for much, ...

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Get ready to feel the beat! Mastercard is adding a new one to your playlist with its Afrobeat Sonic Anthem, blending the ...

Mastercard is amplifying its cultural presence in Africa with the launch of two vibrant sonic anthems, 'Wami' and 'Amazwe,' ...

Afrobeat artist Femi Kuti discusses his new album, "Journey Through Life." Musician Femi Kuti talks about a few stand-out songs from his latest album, "Journey Through Life." ...

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The Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria has expressed interest in fostering collaboration between Nigeria’s Afrobeat sound and ...

Hire a boat to Tarkwa Bay Beach, shop at markets selling art and tailored clothes, and head to the New Afrika Shrine for a celebration of Fela Kuti’s music.

The son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti brings his father's longtime band Egypt 80 to San Francisco to headline the Great American Music Hall Saturday.

Sandra Izsadore influenced Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti during his 1969 U.S. visit. While not its creator, her impact on the genre is undeniable.

With Afrobeat taking over the world—streaming up 550% from 2017 to 2022—Mastercard is connecting with the dynamic, music-loving youth of Nigeria and Africa.