Peermusic UK has signed Nigerian artist, songwriter and producer Larry Gaaga to an exclusive global music publishing deal.
The company will administer Gaaga’s entire back catalogue and future works, as well as provide ...
The Official Charts Company has launched the Official UK Afrobeats Chart, a new Top 20 weekly rundown spotlighting the rising scene in the UK.
Understood to be the world’s first ...
WIZKID Joro (Starboy Entertainment/RCA)
It’s been a busy time for Nigerian megastar Wizkid, who released Joro to celebrate his country’s independence day and headlined 1Xtra Live last week. His joyous ...
Despite its absence in some key territories, Spotify has global ambitions - and now its backing of culturally diverse music is driving that plan for streaming domination.
The Global ...
As the AfroRepublik festival graces London’s O2 Arena this weekend (May 26), its organisers believe African music and artists could be on the verge of an international breakthrough akin to ...
Disturbing London founder Dumi Oburota has told Music Week that the wider music industry has no choice but to “pay attention” to the surge in popularity of African music and ...
How did you break into the music industry?
I actually wanted to be a criminal lawyer, but once I got into that area of law, I quickly realised it wasn’t ...
Clash writer Nonny Orakwue on Vianni’s Bandit LuvaOver the past 18 months UK music has been reinvigorated by a sound that’s black, British and proud. Some call it Afro-Swing, ...
Of course I feel like rock star, I have to. It’s all about breaking the rules and changing the game, which is why I label myself a rock star.” Taking ...
On the eve of his new mixtape, all Wizkid wants to talk about is love. “I just want to keep growing my fanbase and spread love,” he says. “I’m back ...
