Across West Africa, music is increasingly shaping communal life, extending beyond traditional venues such as clubs into cafés, galleries, hotels, and social hubs. In Lagos, Nigeria, venues like Suudu Lagos, Polygon, Ile Mimu, and Amah offer a blend of hospitality, art, and music events through vinyl nights, listening sessions, exhibitions, and live performances. In Accra, Ghana, Citizen Projects and Palm Moments bring music into gallery and creative settings, while The Woods hosts a weekly live performance program supporting emerging Ghanaian artists. Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, is home to Bushman Café, which combines food, culture, and music with artist residencies. The city also has Lepic Villa Hotel, which hosts relaxed sound sessions. Meanwhile, Cotonou, Benin, has Bamboo Numèrik, a creative space that nurtures local talent and has an outdoor performance area. Finally, Dakar, Senegal, boasts Ban Café, a venue that places traditional instruments such as the kora at the center of its cultural programming. Together, these spaces illustrate how music continues to anchor creative culture and identity throughout the region.