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18 July 2025
African Songs You Need to Hear This Week
The best new African music tracks that came out this week featuring Victony, Lojay, Kabza De Small, Mlindo The Vocalist, and more.
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17 July 2025
Canadian Music Label Hi-Way 89 Connects African Diaspora Artists with Global Success
The new label, founded by Nigerian-born executives Ikenna Nwagboso and Camillo Doregos, is positioning Canada as a hub for talents in the Afrobeats and Black diaspora music space.
Video
16 July 2025
15 Years of OkayAfrica, 15 Defining Moments in Pop Culture, Innovation and Activism
From Afrobeats going global to groundbreaking films, creative innovation, and youth-led protest movements, this video dives into the African moments that have defined the continent’s identity and transformation since OkayAfrica launched in 2010.
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07 July 2025
Ruger Discusses The Process of an Afropop Mind on ‘Afrobeats Intelligence’
On the latest episode of the podcast, the blownboy unpacks his genre-blending style, the writing process, and the requirements of a life in music with host Joey Akan.
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04 July 2025
South African Artist Samthing Soweto Is Exactly Who He Thinks He Is
On 'Touch Is A Move (Good Morning),' his first full-length album in five years, the generational artist reflects on growth, grit, and grace.
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04 July 2025
Get to Know Libyan Disco, Reggae & Pop in This New Collection From Habibi Funk
Six years in the making, the indie label’s latest compilation pays homage to the timeless cassette tape music of Libya’s ‘80s, ‘90s, and early 2000s.
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03 July 2025
Angélique Kidjo Set to Become First African Musician to Receive a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Grammy-winning Beninese singer joins the 2026 honorees, making history as the first African artist to be recognized on the iconic Hollywood landmark.
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01 July 2025
Road to AfroFuture Detroit Festival 2025 Begins: Countdown to an Unmissable Celebration of African Culture
AfroFuture Detroit Festival 2025 kicks off a two-week program of curated events spotlighting African innovation, food, music, and diasporic art.
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27 June 2025
African Songs You Need to Hear This Week
The best new African music that came out this week featuring Runtown, Da Capo, ODUMODUBLVCK, and more.
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27 June 2025
Best Amapiano Songs of 2025 So Far — Mid-Year Roundup
Amapiano is a movement. These are the best amapiano songs of the year so far, which showcase how the genre has grown, stumbled, and soared in 2025.
Podcasts
27 June 2025
Young Jonn Talks About The Journey From Behind the Boards to Center Stage
Joey Akan gets the man of few words to talk about beats, breakthroughs, and becoming his own kind of artist.
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26 June 2025
Best West African Songs of 2025 So Far — Mid-Year Roundup
As more West African artists create sounds that inspire internet trends and extend their longevity, others are experimenting with new forms and doubling down on storytelling. Read ahead for the best West African music of the year so far.
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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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