Music
Angélique Kidjo Makes History in Hollywood After Four Decades of Taking African Music to the World
Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician and first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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ADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
Yoruba Music Is Evolving: Solana and Faith Martins Are Part of Its New Wave
Solana and Faith Martins are driving a new wave of Yoruba music, blending traditional language and storytelling with modern sounds while following the path once explored by Asa.Zainab Bakare
Could Gele Be Ayra Starr's Most Powerful Branding Move Yet?
Ayra Starr’s purple gele is becoming an unmistakable symbol of her Starr Girl era, blending Yoruba heritage, fashion and pop culture into a powerful new brand identity.Zainab Bakare
Major Festival Shock: BelicoFest San José Abruptly Canceled!
BelicoFest San José, featuring headliners like Tito Double P and Gerardo Ortiz, has been canceled just over a week before its scheduled date at PayPal Park on August 29, 2026. Organizers cited the difficult decision was made to ensure the best festival experience, promising automatic refunds for all ticket holders. This cancellation marks a setback for PayPal Park's first planned live music event.Precious Eseaye
U.K. Chart Dominance: Sam Fender & Olivia Dean Set Historic No. 1 Record!
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's "Rein Me In" has made U.K. chart history, becoming the longest-running No. 1 single of all time with 22 non-consecutive weeks at the top. The song is also gaining traction in the U.S., with Capitol Music Group CEO Tom March discussing Fender's potential to break into the American market.Precious Eseaye