African music has been rubbing shoulders with global powerhouses for a while now. From continental-spanning hit records to cross-genre collaborations, the scene is buzzing. This growing international popularity also manifests in festival line-ups, where a wide range of people are brought together to celebrate music live, to connect community with art.
The Nigerian artists Burna Boy and Ayra Starr were earlier announced as performers at Glastonbury Festival this year. They join a star-studded line-up that excited observers and potential…