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    Nigerian superstar Rema posed up in a white shirt and a fitting black suit
    Latest
    01 August 2025

    Rema Infuses Fresh Energy into Afrobeats on Sizzling New Single, “Kelebu”

    On his latest single, the Nigerian superstar lives up to his reputation as one of Afrobeats’ most inventive artists, launching a $10K dance challenge to match.

    The Best Afrobeats Songs Right Now: July 2025 Edition
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    29 July 2025

    The Best Afrobeats Songs Right Now: July 2025 Edition

    This playlist of the latest Afrobeats hits features Ayra Starr, Asake, Chella, Sarkodie, Tyla, and more.

    Ayra Starr Turns Up the Heat With 'Hot Body'
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    25 July 2025

    Ayra Starr Turns Up the Heat With 'Hot Body'

    The Afrobeats star follows up her Wizkid-featuring “Gimme Dat” with another sizzling song for the Summer — fresh off her BET win, a Roc Nation deal, and an ongoing global tour with Coldplay.

    ODUMODUBLVCK performs onstage wearing a black jacket and black top, and gold jewelry.
    Music
    25 July 2025

    How Mainland Block Party Is Taking Afrobeats Global

    Seven years into their first event, the organizers of Mainland Block Party are pushing their Afrobeats vibes into the world. Ahead of their forthcoming New York festival in collaboration with OkayAfrica, they discuss the roots of the organization and where they’re headed.

    Pheelz Shares a Beautiful Afrobeats Collaboration With "Stay Together"
    News
    24 July 2025

    Pheelz Shares a Beautiful Afrobeats Collaboration With "Stay Together"

    In this exclusive premiere, Nigerian artist and producer Pheelz talks to OkayAfrica about the creative process behind “Stay Together,” his latest single in collaboration with Beyond Music, Marshall Muze, Naimah, and Ella Rose.

    Director Pink speaks into a microphone while wearing headphones. The image has an orange wavy background.
    Video
    21 July 2025

    How Director Pink Visualizes the Imagery of Afrobeats

    On the latest episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, the music video creator Director Pink discusses her roots in the scene and how she translates music into wholesome visual experiences.

    Ayra Starr in a short, cropped pixie haircut, a black outfit and a silver necklace
    Latest
    16 July 2025

    Ayra Starr Signs with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Elevating Her Afrobeats Career Internationally

    The Nigerian singer’s strong ambition of global superstardom is expected to be boosted by this strategic partnership with Roc Nation, along with the continued support of Mavin and Universal Music Group.

    Siphiwe Tshabalala of South Africa celebrates after scoring the opening goal while Ricardo Osorio and goalkeeper Oscar Perez of Mexico look dejected during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group A match between South Africa and Mexico at Soccer City Stadium on June 11, 2010, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
    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.

    How Kokoroko’s ‘Tuff Times Never Last’ Turned a Meme into a Musical Healing Mantra
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    15 July 2025

    How Kokoroko’s ‘Tuff Times Never Last’ Turned a Meme into a Musical Healing Mantra

    The band's new album pulls humor, heartbreak, and harmony into one of their most confident and emotionally expansive works yet.

    Afrobeats Intelligence: Lanre Masha on Authenticity and the Evolution of Nigerian Music
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    14 July 2025

    Afrobeats Intelligence: Lanre Masha on Authenticity and the Evolution of Nigerian Music

    The Orchard’s West Africa Director joins Joey Akan to talk about surviving the Alaba era, staying authentic, and how content now drives the industry.

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    Latest
    11 July 2025

    Five Takeaways From Burna Boy’s Latest Album, ‘No Sign of Weakness’

    There are moments of brilliance on the Nigerian superstar’s latest album, but questions of overfamiliarity in his Afro-fusion sound linger.

    Two Musical Worlds Collide In Burna Boy And Shaboozey's New Single “Change Your Mind”
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    11 July 2025

    Two Musical Worlds Collide In Burna Boy And Shaboozey's New Single “Change Your Mind”

    Watch the song's new music video, which follows Burna Boy and Shaboozey to an L.A. ranch and features the Compton Cowboys.

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