The sounds putting Africa on the global music map

The sounds putting Africa on the global music map

Afrobeats, afropop, soukous, rumba, gengetone, kwaito Arabic pop—these are some of the sounds breaking through Africa’s borders and bringing the world’s attention to the continent. This week, Quartz Africa published an exclusive look at the interest the African entertainment scene has attracted in recent months, spurred by streaming services, social media platforms, and investor interest.