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    The Songs You Need to Hear This Week
    Music
    30 May 2025

    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.

    The Best Afrobeats Songs Right Now
    Music
    29 May 2025

    The Best Afrobeats Songs Right Now

    The standout records from May include songs from Seyi Vibez, Rowlene, King Paluta, Joshua Baraka, and more.

    The Best Southern African Songs Right Now
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    28 May 2025

    The Best Southern African Songs Right Now

    For the month of May, we’ve got heaters from Lesotho, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

    Tyla Wins 2025 AMA Afrobeats Award
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    27 May 2025

    Tyla Wins 2025 AMA Afrobeats Award

    This year’s Afrobeats category at the American Music Awards has gone to the South African superstar, stoking questions about genre classification.

    The  Best West African Songs Right Now
    Music
    27 May 2025

    The Best West African Songs Right Now

    This month’s Best New Music From West Africa features sounds from Senegal, Nigeria and Ghana.

    Francis Bebey’s Archives Come Alive
    Music
    27 May 2025

    Francis Bebey’s Archives Come Alive

    Newly discovered recordings highlight how the late Cameroonian composer anticipated today’s global African electronic music wave.

    10  Songs That Make Us Extremely Proud to be African
    News
    24 May 2025

    10 Songs That Make Us Extremely Proud to be African

    For Africa Day, we asked our OkayAfrica staff members to reflect on a song that makes them feel proud to be African.

    Estelle Is Returning to Her Joy
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    23 May 2025

    Estelle Is Returning to Her Joy

    The acclaimed singer discusses Stay Alta, her first album in seven years,creative control, and protecting your peace no matter what.

    Gyakie Expresses the Struggles & Success of a Life in Music on ‘Afrobeats Intelligence’
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    23 May 2025

    Gyakie Expresses the Struggles & Success of a Life in Music on ‘Afrobeats Intelligence’

    The Ghanaian singer talks to Joey Akan about the pressures of family legacy, the evolution of her music, and what it means to be a lover girl in a world where selfishness triumphs.

    A photo of Timaya wearing a white shirt and black hat and smiling. The words "From backstage to Billboard - Timaya" are written beside him.
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    19 May 2025

    Timaya Reflects on Legacy, Hustle, and Afrobeats’ Early Days on 'Afrobeats Intelligence'

    The Nigerian music OG opens up to Joey Akan starting out, betting on himself with no Plan B, and longevity in the game.

    African Artists Shine in the 2025 BET Awards Nominations
    08 May 2025

    African Artists Shine in the 2025 BET Awards Nominations

    From Ayra Starr to Maglera Doe Boy, this year’s nominations highlight the global rise of African music across genres and borders.

    Xduppy, South Africa's Rising Star, Thinks Amapiano Can Get Even Bigger
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    07 May 2025

    Xduppy, South Africa's Rising Star, Thinks Amapiano Can Get Even Bigger

    With DJ Maphorisa by his side, the producer moves between genres and generations to deliver a defining statement on South African sound.

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