Okayafrica's Top 12 Songs of 2012

We select the Top African songs, singles and tracks to come out this year, featuring work from Spoek Mathambo, Young Fathers and more!

Okayafrica's Top 12 Songs of 2012

1. Janka Nabay & The Bubu Gang "Eh Mane Ah" [Luaka Bop/True Panther]

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2. Amadou & Mariam ft. Tunde and Kyp of TVOTR "Wily Kataso" [Because Music/Warner]

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3. Young Fathers "Deadline" [Anticon]

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4. Spoek Mathambo "Let Them Talk" [Sub Pop]

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