Recent bylines + selected video · 2024–2026
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Profiles, interviews, exclusives, music-business reporting, reviews and on-camera conversations—built around access, context and a point of view.
× Lagos
Davido announces a residency in Nigeria
A homecoming story connecting a global artist, a landmark venue and the next chapter of Nigeria’s live-music infrastructure.
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Ayra Starr on the freedom of “Starrgirl”
An artist-first conversation about experimentation, pressure and moving beyond genre expectations.
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Asake announces “In God We Trust” tour
An exclusive tour announcement with Uncle Waffles, pairing breaking news with a global Afrobeats lens.
Read story ↗Collective
Brandy, Pharrell, Justin Timberlake and Kirk Franklin honored
Inside the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective celebration during Grammy Week.
Read story ↗Savage
Tiwa Savage gets personal on her new R&B album
A conversation about intimacy, Afrobeats and the impact of Beyoncé’s “The Lion King.”
Read story ↗Thomas
Leon Thomas on “Mutt Deluxe” and a call from Stevie Wonder
An artist conversation spanning creative momentum, live performance and an unexpected co-sign.
Read story ↗Odyssey
Afrobeats’ rise documented in “The Odyssey”
Reporting on a film tracing the genre’s lineage with Adekunle Gold, Seun Kuti and Ebenezer Obey.
Read story ↗× Lagos
Gunna to make his African debut at Flytime Fest
A timely live-music announcement connecting a major U.S. artist with a defining Nigerian festival.
Read story ↗of Afrobeats
UTA’s early bet on Afrobeats pays off
Trade reporting on the people and infrastructure behind African music’s global expansion.
Read story ↗Ayra Starr on “The Year I Turned 21” and meeting Rihanna
A candid conversation about growing up in public and expanding her artistic world.
Read story ↗& Garri
A new chapter for Tiwa Savage in “Water and Garri”
A profile at the intersection of music, acting and a new phase of global storytelling.
Read story ↗× MSG
Davido on Madison Square Garden, Rihanna and Jelly Roll
A career-spanning interview ahead of a major New York milestone.
Read story ↗legal wins
Can Lizzo’s legal wins restore her career glory?
A clear-eyed look at the lawsuits, remaining questions and the public narrative around a comeback.
Read story ↗turns 10
Durand Bernarr and more celebrate Black queer excellence
Coverage of the Native Son Awards’ tenth anniversary and the community it honors.
Read story ↗Awards
Six great moments from the 61st ACM Awards
A sharp recap spotlighting the performances, artists and cultural moments worth revisiting.
Read story ↗Celebration
Country’s next chapter is already here
Reporting from the Charley Pride Celebration on legacy, access and Black country’s future.
Read story ↗Era
25 content creators redefining media
A cultural list mapping the creators, formats and communities reshaping modern influence.
Read story ↗Ramazani
Daddy Ramazani says no to Hollywood
An independent-film profile about ownership, irreverence and building outside traditional systems.
Read story ↗2025
Inside the Native Son Awards
Colman Domingo, Sean Bankhead and Paul Tazewell lead a celebration of Black gay trailblazers.
Read story ↗Comedy
New York’s platform for rising Black comedians
A scene story on the community, talent pipeline and energy behind Deadass Comedy.
Read story ↗by EBONY
The 2025 “STAMPED” by EBONY list
A curated guide to emerging artists shaping the next wave of Black music.
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Destin Conrad captures Gen-Z love and R&B’s future
An artist-first interview connecting identity, technology and sonic world-building.
Read story ↗Falls
Isaiah Falls talks “LVRS Paradise”
A rising-artist conversation about sound, momentum and a fast-growing R&B audience.
Read story ↗of R&B
Spotify reflects on 25 years of R&B
A platform-and-culture story built around a new wave of Spotify Singles.
Read story ↗in conversation
IDK in conversation with Emanuel Okusanya
An artist conversation shaped by curiosity, cultural context and an editorial point of view.
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Cozz on sobriety, clarity and performance
An on-camera conversation from Dreamville Fest about creative growth and accountability.
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