Fela Kuti

The Beninese legend discusses the inspiration behind her latest album HOPE!!, honouring her mother while continuing a decades-long journey of musical exploration and connection

Africa cannot afford leaders disconnected from the demands of its people, the global political economy and the continent’s emerging role in world affairs

Film paints a strong picture of Nigerian activist and feminist but neglects her personal life

The Mail & Guardian asked some of our favourite musicians and critics what they thought of the list and to tell us which three South African albums they believed should be on…

Charles Leonard has picked 28 of his favourite songs from our continent. Be ready to be entertained, surprised and hopefully thrilled by his celebratory selection of old and new…

Mabuta’s second album is a colourful sonic experience, inspired by the sounds of Africa.

South African artists found a musical identity and a way to code political messages in the anxious 80s

Following in Fela’s footsteps, Femi and Made Kuti continue the family legacy with their new album

Antony Kaminju shares his experience of making a photo of the Roving Bantu Kitchen’s Sifiso Ntuli

Cameroonian songwriter, saxophonist and all-round musician, Manu Dibango has been here for centuries, and he ain’t goin’ away any time soon

M&G sat down with ‘Old Man Ebro’ during his Apple Music trip to SA, to see what a few minutes of conversation could produce. Apparently, a lot…

Film festival screens documentaries of several celebrities and some local artists

A traveller returns home to warm familiarities seen through the eyes of universality

Family dynasties of musical legends allow us to vicariously indulge our nostalgia – but, surely, there’s a purpose beyond that.

Ghanaian American artist Abena Koomson on life, art and the unifying power of Afrobeat originator Fela Kuti’s music.