Timi Sotire
Tommy WÁ’s open-hearted folk touches the soul
The Nigerian-born singer-songwriter digs deeper in his affecting, vulnerable songs, which he hopes will give other artists the courage and security to express themselves how they want
Amaarae – ‘Fountain Baby’ review: electric anthems from a fearless cultural disruptor
On her thrilling second album, the 28-year-old pushes the boundaries of African music to new, glorious highs
KOKOROKO: “If we don’t play this music, then a piece of our culture is lost”
With their long-awaited debut album 'Could We Be More', the London eight-piece flex their improvisatory muscles over a record which honours and celebrates jazz, West African and Black British music
Raheaven: “There’s little Eritrean representation in UK music – I would like to be one of the first”
Ayra Starr: Nigerian teen leading her generation’s sonic revolution
Lagos-based Ayra Starr on bucking the trends in her home region and releasing her debut EP on Nigeria's iconic Mavin Records
Bree Runway – ‘2000AND4EVA’ review: bold, belligerent yet vulnerable debut from a versatile pop star-in-waiting
The London artist's expressive, genre-hopping mixtape manages not to descend into a sonic mishmash of experimentation
Enny’s ‘Peng Black Girls’ is a joyous celebration of individuality
Enny bigs up her South East London community on her celebratory new single
Jawsh 685: Banging siren-jams to celebrate one’s heritage and roots
Jawsh 685's message of celebrating his heritage on 'Savage Love' is one that people the world over can relate to
Bree Runway: Hackney hero mastering the art of the quarantine music video
The genre-bending star had big plans for the year scuppered – but with some ingenuity and a fierce DIY spirit, she's used lockdown to push her creativity into bold new places