Today: December 9, 2023
By: Eugenia Boateng The 66th Grammy Awards nominations were announced last week by the Grammy Awards Recording Academy. This is considered the biggest music award in the world and now numerous African artists are finally a part of this big show. Along…
WME has acquired the rights to represent the Estate of Fela Kuti under its Legends Division; poised to oversee all aspects related to Kuti's legacy, including his name, image, and likeness. This management will also encompass life rights, intellectual property, music, and…
Written by: Keyshawn Bellamy On October 7, 2023, South African DJ Black Coffee became the first African artist to headline Madison Square Garden and sell out the iconic venue. This historic achievement is a testament to Black Coffee’s talent, hard work, and…
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken launched the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative, a worldwide effort to elevate music as a diplomatic tool to promote peace and democracy and support the United States’ broader foreign policy goals. The Initiative aims to leverage…
Step back in time to 1978 and join musician, activist, and Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti at his farewell show in the Afrika Shrine nightclub at Olney Theatre in FELA!…
The Recording Academy introduces three new categories, including Best African Music Performance, Best Alternative Jazz Album, and Best Pop Dance Recording, for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, while also relocating Producer and Songwriter of the Year categories to the General Field to…
Inside the Grand Opening of Nigerian-American Fusion Restaurant Ékó House. Eko House DMV is a modern Pan-African restaurant in Maryland, celebrating the rich Nigerian culture, in cuisine, art, and entertainment. Their exquisite cuisine, carefully curated interior, and exciting ambiance will transport you…
A chronology of the African Giant’s life through his album titles.…
Harvard African and African American Studies (AAAS) faculty recommended a playlist of black music to take us through this summer of protest.…
This win is the Beninese singer's fifth of her career.…
