Stories

Interview: Nástio Mosquito’s No Bullsh*t Approach

We interview Nástio Mosquito, an Angolan performance artist, multi-media creator, writer, and all around provocateur.

OKA’s Guide To Music Festivals In Africa

With hopes of influencing your calendar, we bring you a list of the best music festivals taking place on the continent this year.

President Youssou N’dour?

Pop icon Youssou N’Dour enters the race for President in Senegal.

Women In Nigerian Hip Hop

OKA contributor Saratu Abiola talks about the double standards for males and females in hip hop, and boosts one of Nigeria’s most under-appreciated rappers, Weird MC.

Audio: Angola’s Fast Rapper Diamondog ‘Say Word’

Angola’s Diamondog is considered one of the world’s fastest rappers. Check out his latest collab with Brooklyn producer Eliot Leigh on “Say Word”

The Trouble With TOMS

TOMS shoe brand may seem like the perfect solution for shoe-less children in third world countries, but has good marketing replaced substance?

Sudanese Lost Boys In Tennessee

Sudanese Lost Boys are making waves in Nashville’s burgeoning black art scene.

What Is Die Antwoord ‘The Answer’ To?

Die Antwoord are a polarizing force. One OKA contributor suggests that they leave us with more questions than answers.

Interview: Bombino ‘The Next Generation of Desert Blues’

Bombino: “My music is about the struggles of the Tuareg people… My songs come from the heartaches of love – for people, for land and for peace.”