MAD, June 2025

We all know that many genres of music have visible roots in Africa. Whether it’s Gospel, Reggae, Blues, Hip Hop, Detroit Techno, Funk or others, any of these has always centred stories around lived experiences.

It’s incredible to see the focus finally move back to the cultural powerhouse that is Africa, amid the explosion of homegrown sounds like Amapiano and Afrobeats.