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Summer concert guide: An incredible schedule of legends and icons is headed to Oregon

The Oregonian 30 May 2023

After his major breakthrough hit “Classic Man”, his impressive debut album, “The Chief,” and 2019 full-length “85 to Africa,” Jidenna’s latest offering, “ME YOU & GOD,” feels like a natural next step, though there’s decidedly less Afrobeats and dancehall.

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‘It really touches your soul.’ Afro Nation Miami puts spotlight on West African culture

The Lawton Constitution 26 May 2023

For West Africans in particular, the opportunity to see their culture on one of Miami’s biggest stage has been a long time coming. “African culture – especially now with Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, all that – is definitely a lot more popular,” said Evelyn Onyejuruwa, the founder of African fashion boutique Ankara Delights.

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Peace FM Online 25 May 2023

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Signs of the times

Jamaica Observer 04 May 2023

Having featured on African star Davido's history-making album, Timeless, versatile dancehall standout Dexta Daps says he is delighted to have been given the opportunity to lend his vocals to the project and believes its success is a sign of the genres' impact in the global music space.

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Stonebwoy’s ‘5th Dimension’ reveals an unwillingness to slow down

Joy Online 01 May 2023

With his fifth studio album, dancehall superstar Stonebwoy reveals an unwillingness to slow down ... He even ventures into amapiano territory alongside South African superstar DJ Maphorisa on “Apotheke”—displaying as much passion as he does on his signature dancehall-meets-Afrobeats records ... “African System”.

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Comment on Davido’s Timeless album dominates Apple music album streaming platforms across the world by ...

Sierra Leone Telegraph 04 Apr 2023

I’ve wondered why US Hip-Hop and Dancehall weren’t popular ...

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[WATCH] WizKid Returns with New “Money & Love” Video

The Source 30 Mar 2023

Burgeoning Nigerian superstars Rema and Asake, dancehall icon Beenie Man, rising African sensations CKay, BNXN, and Black Sherif, French rapper Franglish, and many others are scheduled to perform at the inaugural Miami event.

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Bounty Killer faces backlash after criticising Afrobeats; claims it has no lyrics

Jamaica Observer 26 Mar 2023

Controversial dancehall artiste Bounty Killer believes that the rising genre of Afrobeats, when compared to dancehall, "has no lyrics" ... Dancehall artistes don’t have any topics ... Local music insiders believe that the announcement appeared to herald the impending reign of African music, replacing the space formerly held by dancehall music.

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Bounty Killer burns out Afrobeats; says it has no lyrics

Jamaica Observer 26 Mar 2023

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The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards introduces artists from Africa to the world

Independent online (SA) 03 Mar 2023

New-age kids and parents are excited to bond over who will win coveted awards such as the Favourite African Star and Favourite African Kidfluencer categories, a firm favourite on the KCA line-up, and have been won by South African musicians Makhadzi and the late AKA, Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah and Ghanaian dancehall singer Stonebwoy.

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My dad, Gregory Anthony Isaacs, died a natural death – Kevin Isaacs

Joy Online 01 Mar 2023

... across the globe, including shows in some African countries. Kevin expressed interest in collaborating with Ghana’s Afro-Dancehall icon Stonebwoy and also planning to have a show in Ghana and other African countries.

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Explore reggae music’s place in Black history with Noel Cymone Walker

The Grio 27 Feb 2023

... nationalist movement to promote racial pride, entrepreneurialism, and Pan-Africanism ... “Reggae and dancehall are a part of me, Black American culture, African American culture, Caribbean culture, and the entire Black diaspora … Everything is always connected, and so are we.”.

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Get up, stand up and rock!

Jamaica Observer 05 Feb 2023

From my growing up, I had first-hand knowledge of Jamaican class segregation after my Lebanese father from Kingston chose to marry my African Chinese mother from St Catherine ... So when I was six I started my love affair with reggae and early dancehall music.

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8th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Full List of Winners

Business Ghana 25 Jan 2023

Other continental champions such as Egyptian rapper Marwan Moussa followed closely, clinching two awards for “Best African Rapper/Lyricist,” as well as “Best Duo or Group in African Hip Hop” categories, respectively ... Best African Act In Diaspora (Female) ... Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Reggae, Ragga, Dancehall.

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Vows: Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you

Jamaica Observer 24 Jan 2023

Abdoulaye and Krystal then slipped out to change into West African outfits as an homage to Abdoulaye's culture. Melodies of Afrobeats, dancehall and even a little calypso, spun by DJ Courtney, signalled a cultural exchange. Abdoulaye's family learned dancehall moves like Bounce by Ding Dong while Krystal's family joined in on the Afrobeats moves ... .