This year’s Met Gala was always going to make history, but it did so in more ways than expected, as several African designers made their debut on the iconic stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
.The best African music of the week featuring Blaqbonez x Kizz Daniel, WITCH, Niniola, Wendy Shay, Shallipopi x Burna Boy, Thutmose, and more.
The Grammy winner swaps bravado for vulnerability on a reggae-tinged single that previews his eighth album, No Sign of Weakness.
OkayAfrica talks to the Afrobeats star about his latest album, BlownBoy Ru, and how he’s carved his niche by blending Afrobeats and dancehall.
Fourteen years after D'banj's Snoop Dogg co-sign, Afrobeats has truly gone global. OkayAfrica highlights the major moments in that journey.
The Ghanaian rapper’s sophomore album is a bold declaration of strength, success and self-discovery, packed with unforgettable moments.
The Afrobeats icon continues to flaunt the reach of his global influence, this time linking up with the fast-rising French Haitian act.
The 2025 Fall/Winter Paris Fashion Week saw African stars at fashion shows, private parties, and exclusive installations.
The latest single from the Nigerian superstar’s forthcoming album, ‘No Sign of Weakness,’ is a groovy affair.
Culture commentator Joey Akan digs into the narrowness of Best African Music Performance so far, as well as other pertinent talking points in African music categories at Western award shows.
The third wave of artist announcements adds to a star-studded lineup that already includes Burna Boy, Tems, Amaarae, Uncle Waffles and more.
A year-long celebration kicks off with contemporary art in Marrakech, peaks with historic festival appearances from Burna Boy to Tems, and culminates in AFCON's return.