Veteran musician Wale Thompson argues for Nigerian music education, stating that teaching juju and afrobeat in schools will ...

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Fela’s influence stretches beyond Africa into distant lands. And artists from all over the world continue to draw inspiration from him. When Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’ found its way to Drake, and a remix of ...

Want to explore Seyi Vibez’s music? From breakout songs to major albums, discover why the Nigerian artist has dominated the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The "King of Afrobeat", "Black President", activist and legendary musician Fela Kuti has returned to his hometown and Nigeria's cultural capital Lagos through a landmark exhibition that celebrates his ...

A recent online debate between fans of Wizkid and supporters of Fela Kuti has highlighted questions about career success in Nigerian ...

Nigerian-British afrobeat music artiste, Akintayo Abolaji Adeboyejo, otherwise known as ‘Tiyo Kay’ has dropped a new single titled: ‘Gbe’. He said it was a special song written while he was recovering ...

Ghanaian rapper Dadie Opanka has shared concerns about the current state of Afrobeat and the lack of global recognition for ...

In 2025, they’re not just spinning tracks—creating cultural moments, blending amapiano with Afrobeat, and throwing in surprise samples that keep everyone on their feet. Whether you’re a nightlife ...

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has responded to critics who argue that Nigerian hip-hop and Afrobeat artists are not “real” hip-hop musicians. During a recent interview, Odumodublvck asserted that ...