Hailing from the lush landscapes of Oyem in Gabon's Woleu-Ntem province, Christ-Ferry Ayemfegue, known professionally as Ferry Songz, is emerging as a new force in Afro-pop and R&B. Balancing his passion for music with academic pursuits in management in Libreville, Ferry Songz is a testament to the harmonious blend of artistic flair and scholarly dedication. Drawing inspiration from global music icons such as Singuila, Davido, and...

Martin Yates’s new single, “Now or Never”, doesn’t ask for your time; it issues a three-minute summons. This is the sound of someone pushing their chair back from the table, the scrape of the legs on the floor echoing a decision that’s been brewing for years. Channeling the wounded pride of 1960s soul legends, Yates builds a monument to the moment the heart finally...