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27 June 2025
African Songs You Need to Hear This Week
The best new African music that came out this week featuring Runtown, Da Capo, ODUMODUBLVCK, and more.
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26 June 2025
Best West African Songs of 2025 So Far — Mid-Year Roundup
As more West African artists create sounds that inspire internet trends and extend their longevity, others are experimenting with new forms and doubling down on storytelling. Read ahead for the best West African music of the year so far.
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20 June 2025
African Songs You Need to Hear This Week
The best new African music this week featuring Amadou & Mariam, Victony, Kokoroko, Amaarae, and more.
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19 June 2025
Joey Akan: Afrobeats’ Original Critic, Storyteller and Troublemaker
Once known for being a vociferous critic, the Nigerian music journalist has grown into a conscientious podcaster who digs thoughtfully into the stories behind the phenomenon that is Afrobeats. In partnering with OkayAfrica, he’s going in even deeper.
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18 June 2025
Davido's 'With You' Music Video Hits One Million Views in a Day
The Nigerian superstar shared the colorful visuals to his hit song and announced Odumodublvck and Victony for his forthcoming tour.
13 June 2025
The Songs You Need to Hear This Week
The best African music of the week featuring Olamide, K.O, Diamond Platnumz, Maleek Berry, Nasty C, and many more.
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13 June 2025
Ckay Is Ready For His Second Coming
For his latest EP, ‘Ckay The Second,’ the emo-Afrobeats star returns to find meaning and reflection.
Music
12 June 2025
Maleek Berry’s Debut Album, ‘If Only Love Was Enough,’ Brings Back 2000s Afropop with a Fresh Twist
After more than a decade pioneering contemporary Afrobeats music, the British Nigerian singer and producer shares his debut album.
Sports
09 June 2025
Tems Will Headline The First-Ever FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show
Set to take place in the US, the performance will feature the Nigerian hitmaker alongside other global superstars.
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06 June 2025
The Songs You Need to Hear This Week
The best African music of the week featuring SPINALL, Ice Prince x Chopstix, Kwesta, Simi x Kizz Daniel, and more.
Film + TV
06 June 2025
Seni Saraki on Co-Producing New Documentary on Wizkid
OkayAfrica speaks to the co-founder of Native Magazine and Native Records, who describes 'Wizkid: Long Live Lagos' as a celebration of the Afrobeats star and a moment to reflect on how far Nigerian music has come.
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06 June 2025
Young Jonn & Asake Want to Live Forever on “Che Che”
On his fiery new single, Young Jonn’s spirited bounce finds a natural ally in Asake.
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