Senegalese reggae artist Meta Dia performs with his band, Meta and the Cornerstones, on the esplanade of the Museum of Black Civilizations during the Stereo Africa Festival in Dakar, on May 10, 2026. Rising reggae star Meta Dia headlined this year's Stereo Africa Festival in Dakar celebrating contemporary African music and the sounds of the diaspora. The international reggae group blends Afro, soul and hip-hop influences atop a roots reggae foundation, and is acclaimed for its overall contributions to modern reggae. (Photo by SEYLLOU / AFP via Getty Images)