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How Afrobeats Took Over the World

Ten years ago, Afrobeats was a niche genre. Today it fills arenas from London to Los Angeles. How did it happen, and what does it mean for African culture?

How memes shape our politics

The unlikely influence of internet humor on public opinion.

The rise of Alté: beyond a music genre

How a music scene became a whole aesthetic.

The new sound taking over African playlists

From Amapiano to Alté, the next generation of African music is global.