The Best West African Songs of 2024 So Far

Album cover art for Tems’ Born in the Wild.

        The Best West African Songs of 2024 So Far
    From women taking the lead, to brilliant emerging artists, the first half of 2024 was a pleasantly surprising period for music coming out of West Africa.
Nelson C.J.
June 27, 2024
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The Best West African Songs of 2024 So Far

From women taking the lead, to brilliant emerging artists, the first half of 2024 was a pleasantly surprising period for music coming out of West Africa.

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