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A fuzzed-out bass and scattered key hits adorn the initial moments of Ghana/UK rapper Kobi Onyame's "Protect Myself." Kobi goes Drakist on the track, rapping about love woes and significant-other troubles while Young Fatherscrooner, G, holds down the chorus. Find "Protect Myself" on Kobi's Green Green Grasses LP.
Once known for being a vociferous critic, the Nigerian music journalist has grown into a conscientious podcaster who digs thoughtfully into the stories behind the phenomenon that is Afrobeats. In partnering with OkayAfrica, he’s going in even deeper.
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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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