Tiwa Savage has released stunning and thought provoking visuals for “Ole” which follows her critically-acclaimed third studio album Celia. “Ole” features Nigeria’s self-proclaimed “bad boy” Naira Marley. Tiwa Savage has dedicated “Ole” to the courageous #EndSARS protestors. This follows a…
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Op-Ed: There Was Only One Creator of Afrobeat
The great Tony Allen sadly passed away last month. Tributes have flooded in from around the world, recognising his immense talent, and testifying to him being kind, humble and approachable; always ready to advise and encourage young musicians. Were he…
Read MorePhotographing Fela: Bernard Matussiere On His Iconic Images of Fela Kuti and the Kalakuta Queens
Veteran French photographer Bernard Matussiere had no idea he’d be capturing pivotal moments in the life of Africa’s most storied musician when he joined Fela Kuti on tour in the early 80s. He quickly became a fly on the wall-like…
Read MoreAfrobeat & Beyond: 16 Songs That Showcase Tony Allen’s Masterful Range
Tony Allen was a drumming giant. As Brian Eno once put it he was “perhaps, the greatest drummer who ever lived.” He was also one of the most important. Along with Fela Kuti, he birthed Afrobeat—the most influential African musical…
Read MoreTrailblazing Afrobeat Drummer & Pioneer, Tony Allen, Has Died
Tony Allen, the legendary drummer who helped pioneer Afrobeat as the leader of Fela Kuti’s band Africa ’70, passed away on Thursday night in Paris. He was 79. The cause of his death has not yet been confirmed, though BBC…
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