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Africa Is Coming for the Grammys, and This Time, It’s Personal.
For decades, African artists have been told to wait their turn. To find “their lane.” To exist on the sidelines while the world...
infonewwaveafrica
Oct 83 min read


WAV Festival: South Africa’s First R&B Festival Set to Make History in Cape Town
Something special is about to hit the Mother City. WAV Festival , presented by Fronation, is South Africa’s first-ever festival fully...
infonewwaveafrica
Sep 221 min read


“Give Am Belle” Proves Hp Zendo Is Benin’s Bold New Frontier Voice
Hp Zendo is rising fast. Born Ogun Omumati Hope, the Benin City artist has dropped his sophomore EP Give Am Belle on September 14, 2025,...
infonewwaveafrica
Sep 152 min read
Waiting as Art: How Sarz Is Rewriting Album Promos
When Sarz Teases an Album, It Feels Like a Film Premiere. Sarz has never just produced music; he’s produced moments. From shaping the...
infonewwaveafrica
Sep 152 min read


From Ideas to Impact: Creative Economy Week 2025 is Here
Nigeria’s creative heartbeat is louder than ever. From Lagos to Abuja, Port Harcourt to Enugu, the British Council’s Creative Economy...
infonewwaveafrica
Sep 152 min read


Bole Festival 2025: Port Harcourt Outside, Culture on Full Display
When Port Harcourt comes alive, you can feel it in the air. The smoke from the grills, the rhythm of live performances, and the energy of...
infonewwaveafrica
Sep 102 min read


From Lagos to Abuja: The Hunt for Afrobeats’ Next Global Voice
Afrobeats is no longer knocking at the world’s door — it’s kicking it wide open. From Burna Boy selling out stadiums to Tems rewriting...
infonewwaveafrica
Sep 102 min read


Rema’s ‘Kelebu’ and the Dance Challenge Economy
When Rema dropped Kelebu , the response was immediate. Within days, the single sparked a dance challenge that spread rapidly across...
infonewwaveafrica
Sep 32 min read


Afrobeats to the World: The Billion-Dollar Sound
F rom sweaty Lagos nightclubs to sold-out arenas in the United States, Afrobeats has traveled a remarkable journey. Once considered a...
infonewwaveafrica
Sep 11 min read


Ciza Taps Tems & Omah Lay for ‘Isaka II (6AM)’ — A New Wave in Collaboration
South African singer Ciza has made one of his boldest moves yet, teaming up with Nigerian stars Tems and Omah Lay on the brand-new...
infonewwaveafrica
Aug 312 min read


Burna Boy’s ‘No Sign of Weakness’: Afrobeats Goes Rock n’ Roll
Burna Boy has never been one to play it safe, and his latest album, No Sign of Weakness — released on July 11 — proves that once again. ...
infonewwaveafrica
Aug 292 min read


Tems and the Leading Vibe: Rewriting the Gender Story in African Music
African music is experiencing one of its most defining shifts, and at the center of it is Tems. With her Leading Vibe Initiative (LVI) ,...
infonewwaveafrica
Aug 272 min read


Building a Fanbase That Lasts: 7 Moves Every Artist Should Make
Streams come and go. Fans stay. Ask Wizkid FC. If you want to last in this game, you need people who ride with you long-term. Here’s how...
infonewwaveafrica
Aug 261 min read


Why Amapiano Is Running Nigerian Dance Floors (And What’s Next).
If you step into any Lagos party right now, it’s guaranteed: the DJ will slide in a log drum drop and the whole crowd will move in sync....
infonewwaveafrica
Aug 261 min read


Davido Joins Scorpion Kings Live in South Africa — What It Means for African Music
Legendary Amapiano duo Kabza De Small & DJ Maphorisa are bringing the heat with Scorpion Kings Live with Friends , a festival set to...
infonewwaveafrica
Aug 251 min read


The WhatsApp Hustle: How Artists Are Blowing Up With Groups & Broadcasts
Forget expensive campaigns. For most Nigerian artists, the first promo tool isn’t YouTube or radio — it’s WhatsApp . Cheap, direct, and...
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Aug 252 min read


How to Drop a Song Without Going Broke: A Guide for First-Time Artists
Releasing your first track is exciting. But let’s be real: music costs money . Studio time, artwork, distribution, promo, it adds up...
infonewwaveafrica
Aug 251 min read
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