Video: Afrikan Boy ‘Yall Don’t Really Hear Me’

November 30, 2011 Leave a comment

Lagos Town/London’s Afrikan Boy drops this new clip for the non-What Took You So Long joint ”Yall Don’t Really Hear Me.” Military drum rolls and violin synth lines play backdrop to Afrikan Boy’s raps about a place where the skinny knuckas die (you know where). If you haven’t yet, grab his free What Took You So Long mixtape. As Tropical Bass points out, Afrikan Boy also recently shot a video for “Know About Me,” watch it over there.

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OKAYAFRICA Heads To London! Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew, FOKN BOIS, + Afrikan Boy.

June 28, 2011 Leave a comment

Okayafrica is trekking across the pond to jolly ol’ London for an OKA Invasion!  We’ll be taking over London’s prestigious Jazz Cafe for 1 night on Thursday, July 28th, to present the UK’s 1st Okayafrica showcase featuring Bajah + The Dry Eye Crew (Sierra Leone), the FOKN BOIS (M3NSA + Wanlov The Kubolor + DJ Edu from Ghana), with special guest Afrikan Boy (Nigeria).  Shout out to our amazing partners, ARISE Magazine and Dawn Africa.  This will be a show to remember – get your tix now RIGHT HERE.

Deets:

Thursday, July 28th
JAZZ CAFE
5 Parkway, Camden Town
London, NW1
Doors 7PM

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Audio: New Afrikan Boy Mixtape “What Took You So Long?”

June 27, 2011 Leave a comment

Afrikan Boy hits today with a bang as he drops his newest effort, a mixtape entitled What Took You So Long. Though best known for his collaborations with M.I.A. (featured on her track “Hussel” and a remix of “Paper Planes”), the grime artist/afrobeat inspired MC who hails from Nigeria and resides in the UK has been steadily carving out his own, unique niche.  Our eardrums are ready for his latest installment of heat.  Download the mixtape FREE here, just enter your email.  Tracklisting after the jump.

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Revivalist’s African Jazz Issue: Sierra Leone’s Refugee Allstars

June 9, 2011 Leave a comment

Today Revivalist reveals their feature story on Sierra Leone’s Refugee Allstars – a group of inspired musicians who first came together at a refugee camp during Sierra Leone’s brutal 11 year war.  Using music as a form of healing, inspiration, and to affect positive change, the Refugee Allstars have also been the subject of a wonderful documentary (think Buena Vista Social Club).  They are currently working on their next project, an album heavily produced by Victor Axelrod of Antibalas fame.  For more on their story, and some amazing live video, check out the Revivalist now.

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Video: Afrikan Boy – Lagos Town

July 9, 2010 Leave a comment

So we got the late pass for “Lagos Town” from Afrikan Boy, but with its upbeat tempo and feel good sound, people might just be making their next destination Lagos Town! Watch out “Empire State of Mind” and “California Gurls.”

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