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11 August 2025
DJ Maphorisa Brings Amapiano Heat as Mainland Block Party Returns to NYC
The Lagos-born street party collective joins forces with the South African hitmaker for round two of its U.S. takeover.
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29 July 2025
The Best Amapiano Songs Right Now: July 2025 Edition
This list of the latest hits and trending tracks features Kabza De Small, Mkeyz, Titto M, Yuppe, and other top amapiano artists.
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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.
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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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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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30 June 2025
Best Southern African Songs of 2025 So Far - Mid-Year Roundup
These are the local legends and breakout stars redefining Southern Africa’s musical landscape. Listen to OkayAfrica’s Best Southern African Songs of 2025 So Far.
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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.
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16 June 2025
Amapiano: The South African Sound That Took Over the World
Born in South Africa’s townships in the early 2010s, this genre found its global moment during lockdown, giving people a reason to dance when the world stood still. This video traces its journey.
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03 June 2025
The Hottest African Producers Right Now
A celebration of the people who are making African music tick right now, featuring Semzi, Tempoe, Dlala Thukzin, Guiltybeatz, Louddaaa, and more.
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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.
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30 May 2025
The Best Amapiano Songs Right Now
Want to know which Amapiano songs are trending right now? OkayAfrica rounds up the best trending Amapiano songs of 2025. Stream the latest hits from rising stars and legends like De Mthuda, Kelvin Momo, and Sfarzo Rtee.
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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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