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Africa's art industry: Professionalising the creative economy

Africa's creative sectors have gone from strength to strength over the years, with the rise of Afrobeats and Amapiano and names like Burna boy, Davido and Tyla becoming household names around the world, the continent's widespread cultural influence is undeniable. Challenges, however, still remain. Kayode Adebayo, founder and one of…

France 24

Burna Boy at Glastonbury review – Afro-fusion maestro starts Pyramid stage party

The Nigerian brings an electrifying energy and prompts a mass singalong accompaniment to his signature baritone

The Guardian - UK

Coldplay at Glastonbury: Little Simz, Laura Mvula and Michael J Fox join band for historic headline slot

All the special guests Chris Martin welcomed on stage at Worthy Farm festival

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Increase in Black artists on Glasto bill reflects cultural shift

After Lenny Henry’s 2022 criticism of lack of diversity, this year’s bill features Janelle Monáe, Danny Brown, Little Simz and more

The Guardian - UK

What time is Burna Boy on stage at Glastonbury?

The unstoppable Nigerian singer is taking to the Pyramid Stage on Sunday

Evening Standard

From African stars to British stalwarts, Glastonbury 2024 opens gates to a truly diverse lineup

With the BBC livestreaming globally for the first time, and an especially rich lineup of Black artists, 2024’s festival champions a broad remit – but plays it safe with Coldplay

The Guardian - UK

The biggest set clashes for Glastonbury 2024: from Avril Lavigne to Coldplay

The clashes are here, and they’re gnarly

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Watch NAACP Image Awards 2024 online — live stream ceremony from anywhere

Here's how to watch a NAACP Image Awards 2024 live stream from anywhere, as Queen Latifah returns to host the 55th annual celebration.

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Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA to headline 2024 Glastonbury festival

Coldplay become act to headline most times with their fifth top slot, while Shania Twain is booked for the Sunday teatime ‘legend’ set as the lineup is announced

The Guardian - UK

Afrobeats and modernism: how the concrete ‘ruins’ of Lagos become a stage

We explore the relationship between Afrobeats and modernism in Lagos, as the Nigerian capital’s concrete structures become a stage for the music genre

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Grammy History Made: Burna Boy Becomes First Afrobeats Artist

Burna Boy, accompanied by Brandy and 21 Savage, made history as the first Afrobeats artist to perform at the Grammy Awards, delivering an electrifying perf...

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Burna Boy, Luke Combs, Travis Scott Added to Grammys Lineup

Trevor Noah hosts music awards on CBS February 4

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Chicago Sun-Times

Barack Obama’s favorite songs of 2023 include Beyoncé, Shakira, Zach Bryan: See the list

Former President Barack Obama released his favorite music of 2023 on his social media accounts on Friday.

The Independent UK

Barack Obama names Beyoncé and Dave among his favourite music of 2023

Former president also recently selected his pick of the year’s movies

Evening Standard

Burna Boy's London Stadium Show: Date and ticket information

The Nigerian star became the first African artist to headline a UK stadium with his sell-out show at the London Stadium in June 2023

France 24

Music show: Nigerian-German singer Nneka on her new EP 'Back and Forth'

In this week's music show, we chat with an artist whose voice has been compared to Erykah Badu and who has worked with the likes of Nas, The Roots and Burna Boy. Nigerian-German singer Nneka is back with a new EP called "Back and Forth" – a reflection on the…

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The Guardian - UK

Nigerian police detain Afrobeats star Naira Marley over death of MohBad

Boss of rising singer’s former music label has denied any involvement in unexplained death

Evening Standard

Angélique Kidjo: ‘Music resets your brain. It’s my breath, my purpose – it’s what helps me change the world’

The multi-award-winning artist and activist is headlining the EFG London Jazz Festival later this year

The Independent UK

From Taylor Swift to Shakira: The 2023 MTV VMA winners list in full

Swift has a chance to become the most awarded artist in VMA history

The Independent UK

2023 MTV VMA winners list in full – live updates

Swift has a chance to become the most awarded artist in VMA history

Evening Standard

Burna Boy: I Told Them review – flaunts his talent over great pop melodies

The Nigerian superstar continues his world-conquering year

The Independent UK

Burna Boy, I Told Them... review: Nigerian star pulls his punches on a lovingly crafted but middling new album

An easygoing mix of Afro pop, rap and R&B makes for pleasant, if sometimes bland, listening

The Guardian - UK

Burna Boy: I Told Them review – Afrobeats superstar punches closer to the mainstream

Eschewing the political controversies of his interviews, the Nigerian musician’s seventh album is streamlined, swaggering and rich with perfectly deployed vocal samples

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