Nigerian filmmaker CJ Obasi talks to GRUNGECAKE AFRICA about ‘Mami Wata’, his relationship with cinema, and healing the world
For Obasi, 'Mami Wata' is not merely a cultural artifact but an offering that transcends national and ethnic borders, inviting viewers into the intricate world of West African spirituality.
Panamanian artist Nino Augustine talks to GRUNGECAKE AFRICA about his vision for the future
In this interview, Nino Augustine reflects on his early exposure to music and how it fueled his passion for songwriting.
Wale announces “Gifted Week” in Washington, DC
The week also coincides with DC’s Gogo Appreciation Week, an acknowledgement of the area’s hometown genre and effort to keep its musical community alive.
Watch British-Nigerian viral star WhyDee’s official visual for ‘Jack in the Box’
WhyDee, the young star with a deep voice performed the fun track to a sold-out audience at the O2 Arena in London.
Stream New York City-based singer-songwriter Nobu Woods’ 9-track debut EP ‘UNTL’
Nobu Woods has implemented that atmospheric R&B that Canada has become so famous for, even borrowing the style of rapping Drake is known for (See '5AMSOMEWHERE').
‘Missing From Fire Trail Road’ highlights missing Indigenous women in North America: Watch the trailer
Watch the riveting trailer to learn more about human trafficking and the fight for visibility and human rights for Indigenous women.
Sexyy Red publicly endorses VP Kamala Harris
On brand, the St Louis-bred star follows other influential women in music like Beyoncé, Megan thee Stallion and Taylor Swift.
Ethiopian-Sudanese rising star Alemeda covers GRUNGECAKE AFRICA, celebrates signing with Warner Records and TDE
Alemeda's story exemplifies resilience and highlights the complexities of representation and genre classification in today’s music landscape.
Noa James — Inland Empire rapper and businessman — ensures that fans at his music festival are safe
In an ever-evolving music industry, artists who have lived through pivotal moments hold a unique perspective, and few encapsulate this as richly as Inland Empire's own Noa James.
Watch Yeat and Quavo go ‘5BRAZY’ in haunted building
The music video is rapidly gaining views; currently at 211,487. Surprisingly, the Alex Edep direction isn't on YouTube's Trending chart yet.
