Viral Nigerian Dance Movements Through Two Decades: What is Next?By Anu OnasanyaMon Oct 20 2025Photo courtesy of Google SearchThe story of Nigerian dance is not written in ballrooms or studios but on the streets of LagosShare to:
Genre Spotlight: Baladi Music (Egypt)By | 10/6/2025 | GenresBaladi music, a vibrant urban folk style from Egypt, forms the foundation of traditional belly dance. With roots in the bustling streets of Cairo, it has evolved through contemporary interpretations while continuing to keep Egyptian dance culture both alive and modern.
Genre Spotlight: Mahraganat in EgyptBy | 11/19/2025 | GenresMahraganat music, Egypt’s electrifying blend of Shaabi rhythms, hip-hop energy, and raw electronic beats, began from Cairo’s streets and went ahead to become a defining voice for urban youth. Despite bans and controversy, the genre continues to reshape Egyptian pop culture through rhythm, resistance, and grassroots creativity
Genre Spotlight: Singeli Music in TanzaniaBy | 10/9/2025 | GenresSingeli is Tanzania’s high-speed urban sound — born on the streets of Dar es Salaam and driven by MCs and energetic dance. Blending taarab, hip-hop, and kwaito influences, it captures the spirit of Tanzanian youth culture today.
Genre Spotlight: Coupé-Décalé in CongoBy | 11/3/2025 | ReviewsCoupé-Décalé fuses Ivorian and Congolese rhythms into an energetic dance sound born in Paris. From Abidjan to Kinshasa, its electric guitars, flashy style, and club-ready beats continue to shape Congo’s nightlife and modern African music culture.
Genre Spotlight: Hip-Hop in GhanaBy | 7/17/2025 | GenresGhanaian hip-hop has always blended local culture with global sounds, evolving from Hiplife and Asakaa, with artists like Sarkodie, Black Sherif, and Yaw Tog driving its rising global influence.
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