Music

In spring 2002, THE FACE interviewed the biggest pop star in the world. As the #FreeBritney movement gets louder, the writer reflects on her encounter with a young woman already hurting more than we knew.

Every month, Wale Oloworekende covers the continent's most exciting releases and music news stories for THE FACE.

Five patriotic(ish) bangers that have lyrics better than “Strong Britain, great na-a-tion”.

Along with the Nyege Nyege collective, the Kampala-based DJ has nurtured the local party culture and created a buzz overseas.

Five Things: The In The Heights triple threat opens up about his most treasured items that will never be flogged off at a car boot sale.

With millions of streams and a nostalgic TikTok audience eager to relive their childhoods, music from kid’s TV shows is having a viral moment. From Teen Titans Go! to The Backyardigans, THE FACE meets the creators behind the magic.