Okayafrica’s Top 15 Albums of 2015
From Malian desert rock to Afro-Cuban chants to ‘Noirwave’ and beyond, we list the 15 best albums of the year.
Nneka ‘My Fairy Tales’
Nneka’s fourth full-length album, which follows 2012’s Soul Is Heavy, is a multiple-genre concoction that sees the Nigerian-German singer-songwriter dipping her hands into reggae, afrobeat, hip-hop and neo-soul.
The 9-track album deals with themes related the politics of Nneka’s birthplace and her own personal voyage of discovery. “My Fairy Tales is a concept album, exploring the lives of Africans in the diaspora and the struggles they face,” Nneka explains. “How we cope hustling in ‘another man’s land,’ but also the aspects of endurance, perseverance and gratitude.”
The Best Afrobeats Songs of 2024
African music has had some great sonic highs throughout the year. Here are the best Afrobeats songs of 2024, featuring Amaarae, Wizkid, Tyla, Olivetheboy, Angélique Kidjo and more.
Why is Rema’s Appearance at Afro Jam Japan Drawing So Much Attention?
The Nigerian superstar has found himself in the center of a conversation with far-reaching consequences.