Despite being inspired by a place its songwriter had never actually seen, a 1982 hit became a global phenomenon and remains one of the most-streamed songs of all time. When Toto's ...

The songs featured in this five-part series on African music are oddities, especially compared to today’s hits. In an age dominated by dull one-hit wonders that are quickly forgotten, artists of the ...

Long before Spotify, Apple Music and TikTok shaped music trends, Ghanaians discovered African hits through radio, cassette tapes, CDs, music videos and the country's vibrant nightlife.

From Egypt to South Africa, The Africa Report invites readers to rediscover five legendary music hits that will never fade away… Soft Power Umm Kulthum: ‘Enta Omri’, a song to advance Nasser’s brand ...

When Weezer – best known for their straight-ahead rock and power-pop sound – cut Toto’s “Africa” in 2018, a lot of people took it as a joke, until they really listened to how well the band performed ...

Traditional African musical sounds and songs are under threat today. More than 50 years after the end of official colonial rule, the legacy of colonialism continues to sideline many traditional ...

The ONE Campaign and 10 major African artists have come together to release a music track calling for the world to join in solidarity to fight COVID-19. In partnership with the Nelson Mandela ...

The song, ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),’ held the title of being the official anthem of the FIFA World Cup 2010. Under the theme of resilience and courage, the lyrics were meant to give a wake-up ...