These trailblazers include Miriam Makeba, the first African artist to win a Grammy Award in 1966; Hugh Masekela, who topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1968 with “Grazing in the Grass”; and CKay, ...

World Go Round, a newly launched global record label and artist collective founded by British-South African music executive ...

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Tiësto and Sexyy Red released “OMG,” a track from F1 the Album (the soundtrack of F1 the Movie). The two get the party started over thumping club drums and spacey synths. Sexyy begins the track ...

In recent months, dancehall music has received a lifeline on the international scene, thanks to sold-out shows by Vybz Kartel ...

In a world increasingly defined by digital power and cultural capital, a new wave of Nigerian influencers is not just participating in global conversations — they’re leading them. From Grammy-winning ...

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In honor of Billboard Africa launching, here's a look back at some of the historic firsts African artists have accomplished.

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Tiësto & Sexyy Red ignite summer with “OMG,” a bold, club-ready anthem from F1 The Album. Stream it now before the F1 film premiere on June 27!

As an opinion writer, one often gets boxed into dissecting the serious, the controversial, and sometimes the downright ...