Who is Nigerian music star Wizkid — and why is he taking over the world?: Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage The global appreciation of West Africa’s Afrobeats music has grown significantly in the last decade. Afrobeats stars are touring the world, racking up record sales, winning awards and collaborating with big-name international artists. In fact, seven …
South Africa in the news: AFRIMA 2021: Blaq Diamond, Focalistic, Wizkid lead nominations: The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Committee of All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have released the 2021 …: “South Africa” – BingNews Reece Hodge in to start for Wallabies at full-back vs Argentina in Rugby Championship; James O’Connor back on …
A tricky legacy: How Fela lives on in pop stars like Wizkid and Wyclef: Fela Kuti, 1990. Frans Schellekens/Redferns Fela Kuti remains Nigeria’s most famous musician. He pioneered Afrobeat – a genre blending jazz, funk, psychedelic rock, traditional West African chant and rhythms – into conscious music in the 60s and 70s. Fela’s music continues …
South Africa in the news: WIZKID SLUGS IT OUT WITH LINDA IKEJI FOR MAMA ‘PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR’: Next in line with two nominations each are AKA (South Africa),Cassper Nyovest (South Africa) and Sauti Sol (Kenya). The keenly contested Best Hip Hop category sees MAMA nominations for Emtee and Riky Rick of South Africa, who’ll …