IFPI’s 2026 Global Music Report found that recorded-music revenue in Sub-Saharan Africa increased by 15.2 per cent during 2025 and reached US$120 million. South Africa accounted for 78.1 per cent of the region’s recorded-music revenue, showing both the growth potential of African music and the uneven development of formal markets across the continent. Globally, recorded-music revenue rose by 6.4 per cent in 2025. Streaming generated more than US$22 billion and represented 69.

The global influence of Afrobeats and amapiano continues to expand, with the genres becoming staples at festivals, clubs and cultural celebrations throughout Europe and North America. This year's Fête de la Musique in Paris showcased how African and Caribbean musical traditions increasingly define international urban culture, with French Afrobeats, amapiano, dancehall and Caribbean sounds dominating public performances. The crossover has become so seamless that audiences now

Amapiano music's rising star, Tyla, continues to captivate audiences with her infectious beats and distinctive style. Following a string...

Hugh Masekela, the late legendary South African musician, will have new music released this year due to his collaboration with the...

Nigerian superstar the award-winning singer-songwriter, Wizkid releases a new joint titled "2 Sugar." Featured on the track is the...

DJ Neptune, one of Nigeria's most well-known disc jockeys, has released a new exciting track titled 'Gaza,' which features Patoranking, a...