Africa’s Women Are Rewriting the SoundtrackBy Anu OnasanyaTue Sep 23 2025Photo courtesy of InstagramFemale African music stars truly hold no bars – they are rule-breakers, hitmakers, and game-changers!Share to:
African Female Hip-Hop PioneersBy | 9/17/2024 | PeopleIn recent years, the hip-hop scene in Africa has witnessed the rise of several female talents who are challenging this male-dominated genre. Some female pioneers include Sasha P, Sister FA, Weird MC, Nadia Nakai, Kween G, and others. The legacy of these female pioneers has paved the way for future generations of African female hip-hop artists to continue empowering and inspiring audiences.
Wassoulou Music: Echoes of Mali Soul in Rhythm and TraditionBy | 2/29/2024 | GenresSeveral iconic artists have played pivotal roles in shaping Wassoulou music, breaking from the norms of only traditional hereditary griots singing to women leading the sounds and introducing it to global audiences
Music, Gender, and Tradition in African Initiation RitesBy | 12/18/2024 | GeneralThe gendering of musical instruments and performance practices in Africa raises important questions about cultural preservation, gender equality, and the evolving role of music in contemporary society.
Can Gospel Music in Africa Be Called a Genre?By | 8/25/2025 | GenresFrom Nigeria to South Africa, Ghana to Kenya, African gospel music presents a fascinating challenge to Western genre classification. This exploration examines how diverse sounds. From Afrobeats to palm wine music, reggae to fuji, these genres unite under the gospel message, suggesting that African gospel functions as a spiritual and philosophical framework rather than a traditional music genre.
Music: Career or Glorified Hobby?By | 5/9/2025 | GeneralIn many African households, music is still seen as just a hobby. But with a $29.6 billion global industry, is it time to change that tune?
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