The naming of a genre: Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, or Afropop?By Samuel Banjoko Last Updated 1/6/2023 GeneralIn the last three years, Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, and Afropop have become the more widely used terms to refer to West African pop music. Causing a naming and branding crises. While Afrobeats is the more common and older term, it is often criticised and dropped in favour of Afro-Fusion or Afropop, both terms whose early use can be traced to refer to the music of Angelique Kidjo and King Sunny Ade.
Broken, but not broken - Tribute to Sauti SolBy Anu Onasanya Last Updated 5/31/2023 GeneralAfter their upcoming global world tour, the beloved quartet, Sauti Sol, has revealed their decision to embark on an indefinite hiatus, marking the end of an era that had captivated hearts worldwide.
Traditional African Musical InstrumentsBy Last Updated 8/11/2023 GeneralThere are four major classes of African musical instruments and their classification is based on how the make they make their sounds...
La Blueswoman DAfrique - Bella Bellow: An Unsung HeroBy Samuel Banjoko Last Updated 5/31/2023 GeneralGeorgette Adjoavi Bellow, better known by her stage name Bella Bellow, was a gifted Togolese singer who significantly impacted the West African music scene during the 1970s.
The Oud: A Culture Bridge Reinforcing Culture SynthesisBy Last Updated 6/4/2024 InstrumentThough the Oud musical instrument traces its origins from the Middle East, it plays a vital role in Taarab music, a music genre which originated along the coastal regions of Tanzania, and Zanzibar.
