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    A still from the live video of Seun Kuti’s “Emi Aluta.”
    Video
    29 October 2024

    This New Live Video Captures the Raw Energy of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80

    French director Vincent Moon films Kuti and his band members singing “Emi Aluta“ in Rio de Janeiro.

    Burna Boy, Tems, Pheelz & More Get Obama's Approval
    News
    26 July 2022

    Burna Boy, Tems, Pheelz & More Get Obama's Approval

    Former US President Barack Obama's annual summer playlist is out and features a host of African talent killing the game.

    Black Coffee, Sampa the Great, and More African Acts To Perform at Coachella 2022
    Music
    13 January 2022

    Black Coffee, Sampa the Great, and More African Acts To Perform at Coachella 2022

    The music festival's impressive lineup may just be the cure we need.

    Sampa The Great Takes the Music Industry to Task on 'Time's Up'
    Music
    23 July 2020

    Sampa The Great Takes the Music Industry to Task on 'Time's Up'

    The artist boldly calls out the exploitation of Black artists in the music industry with a stunning, 90s hip hop-inspired visual.

    Glastonbury 2020 Has Been Cancelled
    News
    17 March 2020

    Glastonbury 2020 Has Been Cancelled

    After initially moving forward with a lineup that included Burna Boy, Seun Kuti and other African acts; organizers of the music festival have now announced its cancellation.

    Here are the African Artists Performing At Coachella This Year
    Music
    06 January 2020

    Here are the African Artists Performing At Coachella This Year

    DJ Black Coffee, Princess Nokia, Seun Kuti, Sampa the Great, and more will be hitting the stage at the 2020 edition of the music festival.

    Listen to Sampa the Great's Electrifying Debut Album 'The Return'
    Music
    16 September 2019

    Listen to Sampa the Great's Electrifying Debut Album 'The Return'

    The Zambian artist makes a bold artistic statement with her much-anticipated debut album.

    Sampa The Great Returns With Stunning New Song and Video 'Final Form'
    Music
    05 June 2019

    Sampa The Great Returns With Stunning New Song and Video 'Final Form'

    PREMIERE: Zambian artist Sampa The Great shares a soulful new banger.

    Sampa The Great Returns With 'Energy'
    Video
    29 November 2018

    Sampa The Great Returns With 'Energy'

    The striking new visual from the Zambian artist is an ode to feminine energy.

    Remi & Sampa The Great Made Your Summer Breakup Jam
    Video
    18 April 2016

    Remi & Sampa The Great Made Your Summer Breakup Jam

    Remi and Sampa The Great, two African-rooted artists making big waves in their home of Australia, connect on "For Good."

    Zambian Rapper, Poet & Singer Sampa The Great's Debut Mixtape
    News
    20 August 2015

    Zambian Rapper, Poet & Singer Sampa The Great's Debut Mixtape

    Zambian-born, Botswana raised MC, poet and singer Sampa The Great premieres her debut mixtape on Melbourne-based label Wondercore Island.

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