Described as a virtual singer powered by artificial intelligence (AI), Mya Blue says: "I am not the enemy, I am just a music lover exploring the different sounds of the world." Her Instagram account, ...

Mainstream African artists are pushing the creative boundaries of Afrobeats and Amapiano as they continue to take African pop music to new heights. Although Amapiano and Afrobeats are dominating the ...

In partnership with Berklee College of Music, the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation will host a four-day intensive for artists in Nigeria. Afrobeats artist Tiwa Savage has launched a new philanthropic ...

Due to many obstacles – from security to air fares – local fans lose out as African artists tour overseas instead. But as western corporations invest, there are more worries besides ...

South African music reaches new heights with R504m in Spotify royalties ...

As African music continues to gain international traction, digital platforms focused on regional genres are attracting ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’ve ever caught yourself singing along to a song in a language you don’t speak, welcome to the club. That’s the magic of ...

Over the last decade, Afrobeats has become a global phenomenon, bringing African music into the Western mainstream. There’s now an Afrobeats category at the MTV Video Music Awards, and performers like ...

Delegates at event in Cape Verde highlight opportunities from tech while stressing AI is no replacement for talent ...

June is Black Music Month (BMM) and it’s not only a time to pay homage to Black music pioneers, but to recognize those who are still paving the way and carrying the torch of creativity. Created by ...

Local artists generated over R504 million on Spotify alone, a 28% increase year-on-year and nearly double the earnings since ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music. In HYBE’s growing effort to expand its roster beyond ...