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14 April 2025
Video: D’banj, Snoop Dogg and the Afrobeats Moment that Sparked Change
Fourteen years after D'banj's Snoop Dogg co-sign, Afrobeats has truly gone global. OkayAfrica highlights the major moments in that journey.
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18 September 2024
10 Years Ago, Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” Set the Tone for Afrobeats' Global Appeal
The seminal hit song showed that greatness can be achieved from the crucible of chaos.
Film + TV
13 June 2021
Wizkid Celebrates 10 Years of His Debut Album With New Docuseries ‘A Superstar Made In Lagos’
Afrobeats torchbearer Wizkid has released a docuseries 'A Superstar Made In Lagos' to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his debut album 'Superstar'.
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27 October 2020
Listen to Banky W's New Single 'Talk and Do' Feat. 2Baba, Seun Kuti, Timi Dakolo, Brookstone & LCGC
Banky W's rousing new single 'Talk and Do', and its accompanying visuals, is a call to action for us to bring about the change we want to see despite the constant whirlwind of the world.
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10 November 2017
Banky W Opens Up About Beating Skin Cancer
Banky W took to Instagram on Thursday to share details about his recovery and thank his supporters after beating a rare from of skin cancer.
Audio
19 May 2017
Weekend Playlist: The Best New Music From Phyno, Major Lazer, Banky W & More
Hear the best tracks of the week featuring Banky W, Odunsi, Major Lazer and more.
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15 May 2017
One Africa Music Fest 2017 Recap: Here's What You Said On Social Media
Here's what One Africa Music Fest 2017 looked like.
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13 May 2017
Happening Now: One Africa Music Fest 2017 In London—Stream It Here
Live stream One Africa Music Fest 2017 in London and check out other events happening this weekend.
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12 May 2017
10 of Our Favorite Moments From One Africa Music Fest 2016 In New York City
Ahead of the London's One Africa Music Fest on Saturday (May 13th), we revisit the best moments from last year's show in NYC.
Arts + Culture
09 May 2017
We Asked, You Answered: How Old Is Too Old to Get Married?
Banky W got married over the weekend at the age of 36, but some folks thought he waited to long. So we asked out followers what they think is an appropriate age to get married. Here are the responses.
Events
06 June 2016
Davido, Wizkid, Stonebwoy & More Headline The All-Star ‘One Africa Music Fest' Concert
Definitely a summer concert not to miss, One Africa Music Fest will be hosted by Banky W at Barclays Center in New York.
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24 September 2015
Sarkodie, Cassper Nyovest, Banky W & Anatii Want 'Cash Only' In DJ Xclusive's New Video
Watch Sarkodie, Cassper Nyovest, Banky W and Anatii drop verses on UK-Nigerian DJ Xclusive's new music video for "Cash Only"
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