In an era where the contributions of our past music heroes are largely under-appreciated and under-documented, 'Ki’mon' not only narrated history but also celebrated the contributions of key players ...

Justina Lee Brown is a Nigerian artist that mixes influences from Blues, Jazz, and Funk to bring to life her exciting sound that emphasises the universality of music In 2019, 10 years after ...

William Onyeabor, the elusive and influential Nigerian musician who pioneered a stuttering style of electronic funk during the '70s and '80s before retreating from music to focus on his faith and ...

Yale Evelev, head of world music label Luaka Bop, digs up information about great-but-forgotten musicians for a living. His quest to compile and release the work of Nigerian funk legend William ...

When it first hit shelves in 2001, Nigeria 70 (Kurse Music) broke the mould for African compilations. Delving deep into the archives, it offered a textured look at Nigeria’s recorded music history in ...

Throughout Africa old seven-inch singles lie in dusty boxes and crates, the music on them long forgotten. Thankfully this year is shaping up to be the year of the African crate digger. As you are ...

If there is one musician as commonly associated as Fela Anikulapo-Kuti with the West African musical movements Afrobeat and Afrobeats (never mind Afro-Blues and Afro-Soul), this is the preserve of ...

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Uchenna Ikonne, a Nigerian music scholar, about Onyeabor's career and how he turned his back on music to become a... Nigerian Funk Musician William Onyeabor Dies At 70 ...

William Onyeabor, the elusive and influential Nigerian musician who pioneered a stuttering style of electronic funk during the ‘70s and ‘80s before retreating from music to focus on his faith and ...