South Africa: Thandiswa Returns With Sankofa

[Afropop] Thandiswa Mazwai has lived the modern history of African music. In the early '90s, when she was still a teenager, she pioneered the emerging kwaito sound in South Africa, first with a trio called Jack-Knife, and then as the lead vocalist and composer for Bongo Maffin. Thandiswa's 2004 debut album as a solo artist, Zabalaza, went double platinum and established her as a major star. Since then, she has delved into jazz, rock, classic African pop styles, and more. Her latest release, Sankofa, is an expansive

South Africa: Again, Tyla Beats Asake, Tems, Ayra Starr, Burnaboy, Wins ‘Best Afrobeats’ at MTV EMA

[Premium Times] In September, Tyla made headlines at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) for winning the "Best Afrobeats," but she stirred debate by clarifying that she identified with the Amapiano genre rather than Afrobeats