2) Everyone in the audience needs to make sure it was a safe space for brown and black people. “My body, the way I’ve come to love my body is through humor. I deal with everything no matter how dark ...

Afro Nation Detroit is adding two major stars, Lil Wayne and Shenseea, to its star-studded 2024 festival lineup, organizers announced on Tuesday. Taking place Aug. 17-18 at Bedrock’s Douglass Site, ...

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The Afro Nation festival is returning to Detroit for a second year this summer to celebrate Black music from across the globe, and more acts keep getting added to the lineup. Organizers announced on ...

In the vibrant world of Nigerian music, where Afrobeat dominates globally, a fresh generation of artists is carving out new paths with innovative sounds and deeply personal storytelling. Among these ...

With a blond streak running up his uncombed Afro, rapper Wiz Khalifa leans back in his chair seemingly without a care in the world, as the aroma of marijuana rises from his gray sweater. This is a ...

Community activist Erricka Bridgeford shines in her debut rap video, “I Did It,” a celebration of perseverance and positivity, written by her son Paul “Bmore Lovechild(” Bridgeford. (Courtesy photo) ...

Cardi B, a global music icon, is known for her unapologetic public image, and chart-topping rap career. Yet, beyond the world of stardom, Cardi B’s heritage plays a pivotal role in shaping her ...

Throughout April, we're honoring the ancient Arab tradition of hakawatis, or storytellers, highlighting the writers, performers, and poets who are driving the conversation around what it means to be ...