Accra, Ghana – Legendary Ghanaian guitarist, composer, and bandleader Ebo Taylor has died at the age of 90, his family confirmed. Widely regarded as one of the architects of modern highlife and a key influence on Afrobeat, Taylor’s music shaped generations across Africa and beyond. A Life in Music Born…
Lagos, Nigeria – Thirty years after his passing, Nigerian Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti is set to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Grammy Awards, becoming the first African artist to receive the accolade since its introduction in 1963. A Pioneer of Afrobeat Kuti, alongside drummer Tony…