Music
Lagos street pop is still going strong, thanks to Asake
The Nigerian artist is knocking out hit after hit, while staying loyal to the subgenre's proud authenticity.
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Tems’ global success is only the tip of the iceberg for women in African music
THE FACE cover star just topped the US Billboard Chart via her feature on Future's Wait For U. Does Tems' fast rise reflect a wider change for female African artists?
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Black Coffee is getting his flowers. Could this be a golden era for South Africa’s DJs?
With a Grammy victory and a Coachella appearance under his belt, Black Coffee’s enjoying a victory lap that coincides with a wider buzz around dance music from South Africa.
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Rema’s album is a milestone for Afropop’s second generation
The 21-year-old is a torchbearer of Nigerian music. On Rave & Roses, he doesn’t disappoint.
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Can Black Sherif be Ghana’s next superstar?
The 19-year-old musician has scored two massive hits, but industry rumours suggest he’s hit a bump on the road to success.
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What does Fireboy DML and Ed Sheeran’s UK chart success mean for Nigerian music?
Fireboy is fighting to be the first Nigerian artist to top the UK Singles Chart. THE FACE’s columnist Wale Oloworkende considers the track's impact and rounds up the best new African music releases.