Moroccan Songstress ilham Invites You to Escape on Her ‘uhm…ok?’ EP The Moroccan American alternative R&B-pop artist will drop her independently-released EP ‘uhm...ok?’ on Sep 19, continuing on her journey from Queensbridge projects to rising stardom. music September 11, 2025
Local Government in Sudan Appeals for Humanitarian Assistance Following Fatal Landslide Only one survivor has been identified in the deadly incident that occurred due to days of heavy rainfall. news September 3, 2025
Seun Kuti & Diallo Kenyatta Advocate for Pan-African Revolution on OkayAfrica’s New Podcast Show, ‘Bird’s Eye View’ The show explores the global Black experience, unpacking the social, economic, and political realities of being Black in today’s capitalist world. news August 26, 2025
The Best North African Songs Right Now: August 2025 Edition FromElmiene’s Sudanese soul toDranagov’s Moroccan rap, this month’s list features summer’s last romantic tracks with a fresh turn towards more timeless music. music August 26, 2025
As Egypt Ends Old Rent Law, Millions Face Forced Evictions The repeal of the decades-old law will reshape ownership maps and land use in Egypt’s historic cities, foreshadowing an even more complex crisis. news August 22, 2025
Moroccan Photographer Youssef Ouechen’s Home in Casablanca is an Inspirational Middle Ground Having lived in Casablanca’s slum and colonial center, the self-taught photographer reflects on life between wealth and poverty, and his passion for design. news August 19, 2025
Op-Ed: Whose Values Are Protected in Egypt’s TikTok Arrests? At the start of August, several Egyptian TikTok influencers were arrested for allegedly violating “public morals,” sparking debates online and in pop culture. news August 14, 2025
The World Is Watching as Starvation in El Fasher Accelerates in Darfur Genocide The humanitarian crisis in North Darfur has reached the worst stage of famine, with people wasting away under the siege of the Rapid Support Forces. news August 8, 2025
Egyptians Are Being Priced Out of Access to Their Own Mediterranean Beaches Beach access in Egypt is privatized and exclusive to a small elite, under pressure to maintain an ever-rising status, while the rest of the country is blocked from enjoying the stunning coast. news August 5, 2025
The Best North African Songs Right Now: July 2025 Edition New music releases across North Africa are merging electronic and Arabic music with rap, indie, and R&B. music July 30, 2025
How Maya Gadir, a Leading Voice in Sudanese Radio, Became a Refugee Once a prominent woman in media, she tells OkayAfrica how she went from hosting state ceremonies in Sudan to working as a cleaner and caregiver in South London. news July 28, 2025
Egyptian Musician Donia Wael Will Let You See Her Now After several years in the public ear, Wael is stepping into the public eye, and she is bringing her girl band with her. music July 21, 2025
How Sudan Relies on Online Banking and Digital Payments Amid Currency Crisis and War Seven months after Sudan’s partial currency change, citizens still don’t have banknotes for their daily transactions, and are increasingly turning to digital transactions and electronic banking to manage everyday expenses. news July 18, 2025
What It’s Like To … Run a Publishing House and Bookstore in Cairo Karam Youssef has built and maintained a cultural oasis in the book business for nearly two decades, publishing Arabic language books and translations of literary quality and sociopolitical relevance in Egypt. news July 16, 2025
15 Years of OkayAfrica, 15 Defining Moments in Pop Culture, Innovation and Activism From Afrobeats going global to groundbreaking films, creative innovation, and youth-led protest movements, this video dives into the African moments that have defined the continent’s identity and transformation since OkayAfrica launched in 2010. video July 16, 2025
'The Sudanese Kitchen Cookbook:' A Culinary Map of Sudan’s Rich Food Traditions In over 100 recipes, British Sudanese chef Omer Al Tijani showcases regional dishes often left out of the spotlight, gathered from communities beyond the capital. news July 11, 2025
The Bawaki Beach Resort: How a Dream in Sinai Kicked off a Magical Tourism Niche In the 1980s, Ahmed Adil Wahby came across a beautiful piece of land on the Sinai Peninsula, near the Red Sea in Nuweiba, and decided to build a beach resort that still welcomes visitors to this day. news July 10, 2025
Algeria’s Significant Role in Africa’s Wars of Liberation As the North African country celebrates its 63rd Independence Day, we recount how its revolutionary Pan-Africanist ideology reverberated across the continent and beyond. news July 4, 2025
Bas’ ‘Melanchronica’ Wraps You in Solace, Peace, and Nostalgia With his long-time collaborators The Hics, the Sudanese American rapper bares his soul on this project, which took seven years to complete. music July 3, 2025
The New Reality of Port Sudan Built in 1905 to become Sudan’s most important Red Sea port, the city has been struggling to accommodate the influx of refugees and is now at risk of being plunged into Sudan’s ongoing war. news June 26, 2025
Best North African Songs of 2025 So Far — Mid-Year Roundup From Morocco’s Small X to Sudan’s MaMan, North African artists are searching for new sounds and media to respond to the socio-political realities of our time. This is the best North African and Arabic music of the year so far. music June 25, 2025
