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Afrosonics
AfrosonicsActive | English | United States of America
Born from an unlikely yet powerful collaboration between Todd Dunnigan, a farm boy from Northern Idaho, and Dayo Ayodele, a Yoruba musician from Lagos...
Rap Nation
Rap NationActive | English | Nigeria
Rap Nation is a Christian rap movement founded within Believer's Loveworld Inc., also known as Christ Embassy. The group comprises twelve dynamic memb...
The Fake Leather Blues Band
The Fake Leather Blues BandActive | Afrikaans | South Africa
The quartet band sure lives up to its mantra: "The Fake Leather Blues Band is all about entertainment and having fun with serious musicians who can pl...
The Narrow
The NarrowActive | English | South Africa
The Narrow is an all-male alternative rock band from South Africa. In 2002, Emile de Jong, Sid, Jow Feldtmann, and Nelius de Lange founded the band. ...

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Nigerian Music and Democracy, The Nigerian Spectacle
By Josplay | 6/13/2025 | General
In the light of Democracy day celebration, we look at the intersection of music and politics in Nigeria, exploring the role music has played and continues to play in our democratic journey.
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AML Artist Spotlight: A MOSE
By Josplay | 6/11/2025 | People
Nigerian Afrogospel artist A Mose (fka MGP), born Adole Moses, combines raw talent with spiritual conviction, using his music to spread a message of salvation and hope.
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The Greatest African Song Ever is ...
By Josplay | 6/10/2025 | General
The Greatest African Song Ever is ...
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AML Artist Spotlight: SPILLZ OCHAI
By Josplay | 6/3/2025 | People
Nigerian Afro-gospel artist Spillz Ochai, a three-time Rapzilla nominee, is rapidly gaining global recognition for his spirit-filled sound and collaborations with industry heavyweights.
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African Music is rich, yet misunderstood and inaccurately represented. AML is on a mission to change that.

African Music Library is the world's most comprehensive knowledge base for African Music.

The Library is supported by a team of musicologists, engineers and literary experts committed to closing the knowledge gap and codifying African music for better participation in the digital economy.