MOBO Awards 2025: Ayra Starr wins big and makes historyBy Anu OnasanyaWed Feb 19 2025Photo courtesy of Punch NewspapersNigerian music star Ayra Starr wins the Best International Act and Best African Music Act awards at the MOBO awards 2025.Share to:
Women Creatives: The Unheard VoicesBy | 11/19/2024 | PeopleIn many African cultures, women have long played a vital role in African music. Despite the many contributions to the world’s musical heritage, women voices in African music are often overlooked or marginalized. Why? What is the way forward?
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.
Tyla: Self-titled album review - a silky smooth productionBy | 4/3/2024 | ReviewsTyla vocals are smooth as silk, effortlessly shifting between hushed whispers and subtle, soulful inflections.
What do you know about ISRC?By | 8/14/2023 | General...getting an ISRC and having well-captured and fully updated metadata are non-negotiable requirements for every song. Without embedding this 12-digit code into a song before being released to the public, whether on digital platforms or CDs, the song becomes a pin in a haystack, difficult to find and the creator to get paid.
THE 2025 HEADIES?By | 4/11/2025 | GeneralIn an era where every artist is aiming for the Grammys, the headies award remains one of the most important and prestigious music awards that focuses squarely on African artistry and creativity, especially within Nigeria’s ever-evolving music scene.
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