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    How Did African Artists Fare At Coachella 2025?
    News
    14 April 2025

    How Did African Artists Fare At Coachella 2025?

    The first weekend of the prestigious festival gave the continent some resounding highs from Tyla, Seun Kuti, and Amaarae — and a confusing low from Rema.

    The custom cover art for OkayAfrica’s best Afrobeats songs of the year list which features Ayra Starr, King Promise and Tems.
    Latest
    13 December 2024

    The Best Afrobeats Songs of 2024

    African music has had some great sonic highs throughout the year. Here are the best Afrobeats songs of 2024, featuring Amaarae, Wizkid, Tyla, Olivetheboy, Angélique Kidjo and more.

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    Latest
    25 July 2024

    Why Amaarae’s Features on the Childish Gambino Album Are Important

    The innovative Ghanaian artist’s appearances on three songs off the new Childish Gambino album, Bando Stone & The New World, are a signifier of what African artists could potentially do with international collaborations.

    Amaarae on tiny desk
    Latest
    22 June 2023

    Amaarae Stuns on NPR's 'Tiny Desk Concert'

    Amaarae performed seven songs during her debut Tiny Desk performance, including songs from her latest album, Fountain Baby.

    Amaarae Channels Her Star Power In New Video & Single 'Co-Star'
    Music
    03 May 2023

    Amaarae Channels Her Star Power In New Video & Single 'Co-Star'

    The Ghanaian Afropop princess also announced the release date for her highly-anticipated second studio album, Fountain Baby.

    ​Black Panther Wakanda Forever Prologue EP art artwork
    Music
    26 July 2022

    Listen to the New 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Prologue' EP

    The 3-song EP includes new tracks from Amaarae, Tems and Santa Fe Klan.

    Pictured: Ghanaian singer Amaarae in visuals for her 'SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY' music video
    Music
    09 February 2022

    Amaarae Dazzles Fans With Much Anticipated Video For Hit 'SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY'

    The Ghanaian-American star is joined by singers Kali Uchis and Moliy to deliver the futuristic, bad b**** anthem.

    Here's Our List of This Year's Most Popular TikTok Creators From The Continent
    Arts + Culture
    16 December 2021

    Here's Our List of This Year's Most Popular TikTok Creators From The Continent

    Laughter was the medicine of choice this year, and these African creators did their part in healing the masses.

    Amaarae & Moliy's 'Sad Girlz Luv Money' Remix Debuts On Billboard Hot 100
    Music
    16 November 2021

    Amaarae & Moliy's 'Sad Girlz Luv Money' Remix Debuts On Billboard Hot 100

    The blazing hot Ghanaian track hits yet another landmark.

    Dua Saleh & Amaarae Rule the Cosmos In New Video for 'fitt'
    Music
    28 September 2021

    Dua Saleh & Amaarae Rule the Cosmos In New Video for 'fitt'

    Dua Saleh gives fans a peak into what to expect from the upcoming EP Crossover — and we're here for it.

    Amaarae Breaks Down Her Hits In OkayAfrica's New Video Series 'Decoded'
    Latest
    24 June 2021

    Amaarae Breaks Down Her Hits In OkayAfrica's New Video Series 'Decoded'

    In Decoded, our favorite African artists dive deep into their music, lyrics and share notable behind-the-scenes moments.

    Amaarae Curates Spotify's 'Black to the Future' Playlist + More For Black History Month
    Music
    02 February 2021

    Amaarae Curates Spotify's 'Black to the Future' Playlist + More For Black History Month

    For the month of February, the music streaming giant will be celebrating Black voices, sounds, creators and culture.

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