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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tyla won her second Grammy - first taking home the prize in 2024 [Billboard via Getty Images] South African singer Tyla has won ...

Like never before, Africa finally got recognized at the Grammy's. The 67th Grammy Awards will have a special prize for the best African music performance for the second time in a row This will be the ...

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...

Over the last decade, Afrobeats has made significant inroads in the global music industry, from invitations to conquer the biggest stages in the world to cross-cultural collaborations with Western ...

From Lagos to the Grammys, Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has conquered the global stage without compromising who she is. “Authenticity is everything to me,” she says. “That’s the one thing I cannot ...

Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr submit songs for the 2026 Grammy Awards, eyeing Record of the Year, Best African Music Performance & more. Nigeria’s grip on global music continues to tighten, and ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Tyla, winner of the Best ...

These nominations span various categories, including Best Global Music Album and Best African Music Performance, highlighting the diversity and creativity of Nigerian talent. Burna Boy leads the pack ...

It’s not just about who’s nominated, African voices are gaining power within the Recording Academy itself.

"Wizkid is a symbol of hope," the HBO documentary's trailer declares HBO Max; Jo Hale/WireImage A new HBO documentary explores the impact of Wizkid's music — internationally and in his native Nigeria ...