Celebrate Black independence with Afrobeats, the genre that unites the diaspora
As America celebrates its independence, learn how the resounding rhythms of Afrobeats continue to connect Black people worldwide. In pulsating…
Major New Project to Document the Cultural Impact of UK Record Stores & Black Music
A major new project that explores the cultural impact of UK independent record stores, specializing in Black music from 1950…
Lift Every Voice and Sing: The black national anthem born from a birthday party
The 1900 song – originally written as a tribute to former US President Abraham Lincoln – has endured to become…
Ahead of the BET Awards, a Look Back at How the Work Helped Hip-Hop Grow and Thrive
From innovative to provocative, BET has played a crucial role in creating several influential programs that helped spread hip-hop to…
Africa’s content needs its distribution
Africa was the fastest-growing music market in the world last year, according to the music industry’s annual source of data. As artists…
The Out Of This World Music Festival honors the Caribbean diaspora in Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands saw a weekend full of unforgettable entertainment as it hosted the third annual Out of This World…
African A-List Artists Up for Honours at 2023 BET Awards
Leading the Nigerian contingent with an impressive four nominations is Burna Boy, an artist who has achieved tremendous international acclaim…
Akon’s Call for African-Americans to Move to Africa Draws Mixed Reactions
In an interview on REVOLT's Deposit$ podcast, Akon expressed his belief that Africa could become the strongest nation in the…