See Why This Burna Boy Performance Of “Collateral Damage” Supports Women
The Nigerian superstar, who’s readying his next album, sends an artful message that he's standing with women protesters his homeland.
See Every Artist Performing At The ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
We have reached across genres and continents to provide you with the best virtual experience available for two weekends in a row.
Nigeria's DJ Cuppy Tapped As Host of Apple Music's African Now Radio Show
The DJ will spin the latest sounds from the continent, like afrobeat, afrobongo and hip-hop, and she’ll check in with African artists and actors.
New Music Of The Week: Doja Cat Shares 70s-Inspired Video For 'Say So'
Animé returns with "Shimmy" and Burna Boy shares a new song ahead of his upcoming tour.
Kehlani, Burna Boy, And More Gave Us Something New To Listen To Over The Holidays
Kehlani and Keyshia Cole teamed up for a new track this week and Drake dabbles in UK drill.
Burna Boy Vows To Never Return To South Africa After Xenophobic Attacks On Other Africans
The "African Giant" singer cited his own xenophobic experiences while visiting the country.
Normani Debuts Nostalgia-Filled New Video 'Motivation'
This week's playlist also includes a collab between Jorja Smith and Burna Boy, a new video from Common, and Doja Cat's "Juicy."
'Essence' Editors Share Their Favorite Songs Of The Summer
From Lizzo to Megan Thee Stallion, here's what our editors have had on rotation this summer.
From Burna Boy To Tiwa Savage: The African Artists Featured On Beyoncé's 'The Lion King: The Gift'
The album, which dropped today, includes a number of features from African artists who definitely need to be on your radar.