Sweet Mother (land): From London to the World: How Afro-Diasporic Artists Are Redefining Global Sound

Billboard Africa: What the global platform means for future of the continent's sound

The African music industry has experienced significant growth over the past two decades, with more artists gaining access to digital platforms, global collaborations, and international recognition. Genres such as Afrobeats, amapiano, benga, Afro-pop, and Afro-jazz have steadily expanded beyond their local audiences, drawing the attention of global listeners and entertainment executives alike. What was once [...] The post Billboard Africa: What t…

Sweet Mother (land): From London to the World: How Afro-Diasporic Artists Are Redefining Global Sound

In recent years, the UK music scene has experienced a renaissance—and at the heart of it is a wave of Afro-diasporic artists rewriting the rules of global sound. The British music industry has witnessed a vibrant fusion of cultures and sounds, with British-Nigerian artists and entrepreneurs playing a pivotal role in shaping its contemporary landscape. […] The post Sweet Mother (land): From London to the World: How Afro-Diasporic Artists Are Rede…