African artists gain global attention with new music releases in 2025
billboard.com — January 31, 2025, 09:01 PM UTC
African artists are gaining more global attention in 2025. Qing Madi released her debut album, "I Am the Blueprint," featuring the romantic single "Akanchawa." Darkoo's new club track "Focus on Me" pays tribute to P-Square's classic hits. The column name has changed from "Afrobeats Fresh Picks" to "African Fresh Picks" to better represent diverse music styles from the continent. New songs highlighted include Teni's introspective "Money" and Black Sherif's reflective "Lord I’m Amazed." Other notable releases include Nasty C's "For Certain," Mabel and King Promise's "All Over You," and Andy S's "Dracula." The updates showcase a variety of genres and themes, reflecting the evolving landscape of African music.