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The Songs You Need to Hear This Week
The best African music of the week featuring Kizz Daniel, Seun Kuti, Zuukou Mayzie x Baaba Maal, Ugaboys, Mereba, and more.
Senegalese Icon Baaba Maal Releases Music Video For “Freak Out”
Veteran singer Baaba Maal releases a new record called “Freak Out” featuring The Very Best.
Baaba Maal Releases New Single 'Agreement'
Senegal's Baaba Maal shares a new song ahead of his upcoming album, Being.
Listen to Baaba Maal's New Single "Yerimayo Celebration"
The Senegalese legend announces his new upcoming album, Being.
okay acoustic: Watch Baaba Maal Perform 'Kalaajo' and 'Mbaay Mbaay'
For our latest episode of okay acoustic, the Senegalese icon performs soothing renditions of two of his songs.
Baaba Maal Takes His Classic Senegalese Sound Into the Jazz World
"I like to experiment with music. I never stand still," the Senegalese icon tells OkayAfrica in a new interview.
Sam Smith, Alabama Shakes & More Sing Along To Baaba Maal's 'Lampenda' In This New Video
Senegalese legend Baaba Maal's latest video for "Lampenda" is innovative and fun.
Baaba Maal: 10 Things I Love About Senegal
From the Pink Lake to wrestling, Senegalese legend Baaba Maal shares the 10 things he loves the most about Senegal.
Beatenberg Brings South Africa to Okay Space at Mumford & Sons' 'Johannesburg' Pop-Up Exhibition
Take a look at images from the evening featuring a live, intimate set from Beatenburg and portable studio from Found Sound Nation.
Watch Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal, The Very Best & Beatenberg’s New Video for ‘Wona’
The new visual for "Wona" follows the artists across South Africa, Senegal, Malawi, the United States, London and Margate, Kent.
Mumford & Sons Take Us Inside 'Johannesburg'
Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons on collaborating with Beatenberg, Baaba Maal and The Very Best on the group's new mini-album, 'Johannesburg'
Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal, The Very Best & Beatenberg Announce The 'Johannesburg' EP
Hear the lead single from Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal, The Very Best and Beatenberg's South African-inspired EP.
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OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.
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