Beyond music, the year saw a resurgence in arts festivals and a growing middle-class interest in "e-shopping" and health-conscious lifestyles, particularly in markets like South Africa and Nigeria. Key Highlights of 2013 Media Top Music Videos of 2013 - Africa Is a Country

2013 was the year Nollywood went to the cinema. The "video" part of the keyword traditionally meant straight-to-DVD movies. But in 2013, films like Flower Girl and Half of a Yellow Sun were shot with RED cameras.

Search for today, and you will find "Johnny" by Yemi Alade. Released in late 2013 but peaking in 2014, its production value set a new bar. The colors were saturated. The choreography was sharp. The lifestyle depicted was middle-class-plus, aspirational.

: Collaborative projects like Africa Express , led by Damon Albarn, brought diverse artists together, showcasing the continent's musical depth to an international audience.