Op-ed: Women reshaping African music – Music In Africa |

Three women posing confidently—each reshaping African music: one with long wavy hair, one with a short curly style, and another with a pixie cut. They wear fashionable clothing and accessories against a plain backdrop, celebrating their influence in African music.

Tyla recently made history as the first African solo artist to reach one billion streams on Spotify with her viral hit ‘Water’, a milestone that speaks volumes about women expanding influence in global music. Meanwhile, Tems continues to break barriers as the first female African artist to achieve 1 billion Spotify streams, cementing her place in music history while opening doors for generations to come.

These achievements aren’t just numbers—they represent a cultural shift where women’s voices are increasingly cantered in…