African Music

Afrobeat star arrested over 'police assault'

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The barefoot nun who became a nation's 'piano queen'

Community radio successful in licence change

'Costa Titch's music will live on after his death'

The true story behind Libianca's 'more alcohol' song

Ghana's love affair with reggae and Jamaican Patois

The murdered rapper 'destined for greatness'

Nigerians celebrate Tems' Grammy rap award

‘Everything about hip-hop is African’ Video, 00:03:56‘Everything about hip-hop is African’

The funk spirit that has overcome anarchy and exile

Nigerian stars win big at African music awards

Shock at end of Ghana music festival Afrochella

The raunchy diva who captivated a continent

Tendé: The women-only instrument. Video, 00:02:44Tendé: The women-only instrument

Staff questioned after Davido's young son drowns

The Afro-punk band taking on 'whitewashed' history

Afrobeats: 'The sound that's penetrated around the world'

Sell-out crowd at 'immoral' Ugandan music festival

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I try to put a smile on people’s faces - Omah Lay. Video, 00:01:42I try to put a smile on people’s faces - Omah Lay