UK launches first official Afrobeats chart
It’ll feature a weekly Top 20 rundown of artists
Naomi Campbell criticises Grammy Awards after Burna Boy loss
Naomi Campbell took to Instagram yesterday, praising Burna Boy and urging the Grammys to recognise Afrobeats in a standalone category
Selections: Juba
The Boko! Boko! stalwart picks her favourite club sounds from the African continent and beyond.
Atlas Electronic 2017: Traditional Gnawa and local Afrobeat artists
Emma Robertson reviews the four-day Moroccan festival, which wrapped a sense of inclusivity within the world of African music
Amy Becker
The London DJ tears through hyped up afrobeats, drill and bass
Various Artists – MOVES
There’s been a lot of hype about the new wave. This 22-track compilation offers a decent snapshot of the sound and scene
Belly Squad: Catching a Vibe
Belly Squad’s blend of Afrobeats and UK hip-hop has put them at the forefront of a new London wave. Hamda Issa-Salwe meets them to find out more
Listen: J Hus shares new track Did You See
Check out the afrobeats-flavoured song from the Stratford rapper’s upcoming debut album
DJ Skrillz
A high-octane snapshot into the crowd-pleasing wave of DJ Skrillz and J Hus
New London Sound: J Hus interviewed
With his music pulsing through Addison Lee aux cables, J Hus is part of a wave of UK artists rewriting London’s soundtrack
You Look So Good, Fantastic Man: Celebrating William Onyeabor
Gwyn Thomas de Chroustchoff looks back on an extraordinary career, meditating on the records – and legacy – that cement his visionary appeal.
5 Shangaan Artists You Need to Know
The story of Shangaan electro’s transformation from peripheral South African sub-genre to global phenomenon is…
Nozinja: Swift Movement
Representing his tribe with flying colours