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24 November 2020
Burna Boy, Tinariwen, Michael Kiwanuka & More Nominated For 2021 Grammy Awards
The Nigerian star and Tuareg band are nominated in the newly named Best Global Music Album category.
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25 September 2020
Michael Kiwanuka Wins Highly Coveted 2020 Mercury Prize
The British-Ugandan artist proves that staying true to yourself will get you further than you can imagine.
Music
01 November 2019
Michael Kiwanuka Drops Highly-Anticipated New Album 'KIWANUKA'
The artist reclaims his heritage and self-identity on a nostalgic new album.
Music
29 October 2019
Watch Michael Kiwanuka's Soul-Stirring Performance of 'Solid Ground' on A COLORS SHOW
The artist graces Colors Studios ahead of the release of his forthcoming album 'KIWANUKA.'
Music
17 October 2019
Michael Kiwanuka Pays Homage to the Black Liberation Movements of the '60s In New Video 'Hero'
The artist's latest single references some of his personal heroes including Malcolm X, Fred Hampton, Tupac Shakur and more.
Music
19 June 2019
Michael Kiwanuka Teams Up With Tom Misch for Disco-Inspired Single 'Money'
The British-Ugandan musician explores the dangers of money on an infectious new collaboration with British producer Tom Misch.
Arts + Culture
21 May 2017
OkayAfrica's Weekend Guide
There’s a deluge of cool events happening across Africa and the diaspora this weekend and OkayAfrica’s weekend guide is where you’ll find them.
Music
16 December 2016
The 16 Best Music Videos of 2016
Our favorite music videos of the year celebrate black excellence, bring social injustices to light, and showcase female power.
Arts + Culture
20 October 2016
Mira Nair on Bringing Uganda to the Big Screen in Disney’s ‘Queen of Katwe’
We speak with 'Queen of Katwe' director Mira Nair about the politics of African narratives, afrobeat in her new movie and more.
Music
18 July 2016
A Black Man in a White World: Michael Kiwanuka's New Album 'Love & Hate' Is Built on Tension
Michael Kiwanuka speaks about the tension within 'Love & Hate,' his second album and the follow-up to his breakout debut.
Music
19 April 2016
Michael Kiwanuka Explores 'Love & Hate' In This Soulful New Video
British-Ugandan singer Michael Kiwanuka shares the video for the title track off his upcoming album 'Love & Hate.'
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29 March 2016
Michael Kiwanuka's New Video Shows What It's Like To Be A 'Black Man In A White World'
Michael Kiwanuka shares the Hiro Murai-directed video for "Black Man In A White World," the first single from his upcoming LP 'Love & Hate.'
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