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The Film Adaptation of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Has Just Wrapped up Shooting

The Gina Prince-Bythewood-directed film stars Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Viola Davis, and more superstars, and is now scheduled for a tentative early 2027 release.

African Artists Shine in the 2025 BET Awards Nominations

From Ayra Starr to Maglera Doe Boy, this year’s nominations highlight the global rise of African music across genres and borders.

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The African Designers Who Stole the Spotlight at the 2025 Met Gala

This year’s Met Gala was always going to make history, but it did so in more ways than expected, as several African designers made their debut on the iconic stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Louddaaa Is Designing the Sound for Your Favorite Afrobeats Artists

The producer talks to OkayAfrica about his journey from sound engineering to producing, and how he’s orchestrated records for artists like Davido, Ayra Starr, Simi, Magixx, and more.

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Ayra Starr Drops Sultry New Single “Gimme Dat” Featuring Wizkid

With a Latin Diamond plaque, BET nods, and a film debut, 2025 is shaping up to be the singer’s biggest year yet.

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The Best Afrobeats Songs Right Now: July 2025 Edition

This playlist of the latest Afrobeats hits features Ayra Starr, Asake, Chella, Sarkodie, Tyla, and more.

Ayra Starr Turns Up the Heat With 'Hot Body'

The Afrobeats star follows up her Wizkid-featuring “Gimme Dat” with another sizzling song for the Summer — fresh off her BET win, a Roc Nation deal, and an ongoing global tour with Coldplay.

Tyla & Ayra Starr To Perform at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival

Alongside international superstars Shakira and The Weeknd, the African pop stars will represent the continent’s blossoming sound.

Ayra Starr Signs with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Elevating Her Afrobeats Career Internationally

The Nigerian singer’s strong ambition of global superstardom is expected to be boosted by this strategic partnership with Roc Nation, along with the continued support of Mavin and Universal Music Group.

Ayra Starr Claims First BET Award Win

After years of nominations and near misses, the Nigerian superstar claims the Best International Act Award, while African talent continues its global ascension at the ceremony.