Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage is turning her influence toward discovering and nurturing the next generation of African music talent.

The Nigerian singer has launched a new foundation in Lagos aimed at supporting emerging artists, producers and songwriters hoping to break into the industry.

Nigerian Singer Tiwa Savage Uses Her Fame To Boost Future Of African Music

The Grammy Awards 2024 had a new trophy to hand out - Best African Music Performance category. The prize reflects the growing popularity of Afrobeats, and other music from the continent, which is gaining a global audience with help from social media platforms such as short-form video app TikTok.

African music becomes a global chart topper

On Saturday night at the Purple Pub in Ghana's capital Accra even the pandemic and an official shutdown of bars and clubs can't stop the music. In the bustling Osu district, early revellers laze on plastic chairs emptying local beers as speakers cranked to full volume drown out their voices.

Afrobeats put Ghana back on international music scene

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