Music

Numbered roundups and sharp commentary on African music — Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afro House, hip-hop, gospel, and the regional scenes the international press keeps ignoring.

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Music

8 Misconceptions About African Music That Need to Die in 2026

International coverage of African music has improved enormously and continues to repeat a small set of basic misconceptions that flatter the continent…

Adaeze Okonkwo May 9, 2026 5 min read

Music

9 African Music Genres That Defined the Last Decade and What is Probably Coming Next

International coverage of African music has gotten dramatically better in ten years and remains shallow in specific ways. Here are the nine…

Adaeze Okonkwo May 9, 2026 6 min read