From Fela Kuti to Burna Boy, African music has always shaped the world's soundtrack. Today's global hits echo rhythms born in Lagos, Kinshasa, Johannesburg, and beyond. Yet behind every beat lies a story waiting to be told, and we've been telling them for nearly four decades.
Afropop Worldwide remains the definitive voice documenting African music's journey across continents and generations. In an era of algorithmic playlists and fleeting trends, we dig deeper. We connect the dots between traditional griots and TikTok sensations, between independence-era highlife and today's Afrofusion revolution. Our mission: to honor the artists, preserve the history, and amplify the voices that make African music the world's most vital creative force.
Since 1988, we've built an unmatched archive of interviews, performances, and cultural insights that scholars, fans, and artists themselves rely on. Now we need your partnership to keep this legacy alive and growing. Becoming a monthly sustainer—at any amount—provides the foundation we need to continue our work. Your recurring support allows us to plan ahead, commission new stories, and maintain our vast digital archive.
Join our community today and receive exclusive access to our curated monthly playlists featuring rare tracks and new discoveries. Plus, you'll be automatically entered to win collector's items from our vinyl vault throughout the year.
Together, we ensure these essential stories keep flowing. Thank you for keeping the music alive.
With gratitude,
Georges Collinet
Host, Afropop Worldwide
Sean Barlow
Founder and Executive Producer
No dollar ever goes to waste at Afropop Worldwide.
Please become a sustaining member today:
You can also mail a check to:
World Music Productions
367 St Marks Avenue, Unit 72
Brooklyn, New York 11238
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Let's keep the music of the African diaspora alive on Afropop Worldwide!
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