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Weekend Burners: The Best Tracks & Music Videos Of The Week

Download the best African music releases of the week in our Weekend Burners roundup.


Artwork by South African artist and illustrator Marna Hattingh. [via]

In Weekend Burners we highlight our choices of the best African music tracks, videos, and mixes that came across our desks throughout the week. Stream & download them below, straight from the Okayafrica bunker, and click on the track titles for more info:

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Ibibio Sound Machine’s Highlife Disco ‘The Talking Fish’

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Muzi’s Mutant Durban Trap In ‘Fire Up The Bongo’ EP

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Well$ And His Grandma Redefine Swag In ‘Savoir-Faire’

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Cynthia Morgan "Don't Break My Heart"

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Kobi Onyame x Wanlov the Kubulor’s Nkrumah-Sampling ‘We Rise’

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The Happy Show’s Vintage Afro-Funk Mix ‘African Beach Time Selection’

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Mo Kolours’ ‘Drum Stalking’ Mix

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Femi Kuti & Wizkid’s ‘Jaiye Jaiye’ Acoustic Cover From Newcomer Dunnie

[audio:http://www.okayafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/Jaiye-Jaiye-acoustic.mp3|titles=Dunnie 'Jaiye Jaiye (Acoustic Cover)']

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Joey le Soldat 'L'Hivernage'

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Alsarah & The Nubatones 'Nuba Nouto'

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Sammus 'Power-Ups'

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