Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tyla becomes the first African solo artist to hit one billion streams on Spotify with her 2023 breakout smash “Water,” Spotify ...

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The African diaspora and admirers of the cultural potency that stems from the socioculture are celebrating the latest accolade granted unto legendary Afroworld fusion artist, Angélique Kidjo. On ...

Rema claimed three major awards, including Artiste of the Year, Best Male Artist in Western Africa, and Best African R&B & Soul The full list of 2026 AFRIMA winners includes major Nigerian acts like ...

Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, becoming the first African solo artist to receive the honor. The legendary Nigerian musician will be ...

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For decades, African art occupied the international margins. But several fairs and exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale ...

Sierra Leone-born textile artist Elizabeth Anyaa will have her first major exhibition since the COVID-19 pandemic this fall at the Petersburg Area Art League. Anyaa, a globally recognized artist, ...

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Discover the inspiring journey of Kharishma, the Queen of Lekompo, who has just been named Best New Artist at the 2026 Metro ...

The DIA’s lead curator of African American art discusses what it means to move a collection from the margins of a museum to ...