The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: October 24, 2025 The best new African music tracks that came out this week, featuring Mandisi Dyantyis, Celeste Ojatula, BOJ, Internet Girl, and more. music Tšeliso Monaheng Emmanuel Esomnofu
Sounds From the Diaspora: Must-Listen African Music From the US, France, and UK African music is now embraced as a piece of global culture. These cross-cultural records are sourced from the three largest diasporan centers and are distinctly creative due to artists' personal investment in the music. music
Blaqbonez’s 'No Excuses' Proves His Relentless Brilliance Always favoring high stakes, Blaqbonez has become one of Afrobeats’ most relentless artists. On ‘No Excuses,’ he explores all the angles of creativity and vulnerability in this conversation with OkayAfrica. music
Blaqbonez Extends The ODOMUDUBLVCK Beef with “ACL” The rappers have been dissing each other for a while now. Via a riveting rap record from his new album, Blaqbonez brings even more firepower to the showcase, sparking conversations about the place of confrontation in Nigerian hip-hop. music Emmanuel Esomnofu
The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: October 17, 2025 The best new African music tracks that came out this week, featuring Patoranking, Sai Hle, MOLIY, and William Last KRM music Tšeliso Monaheng Emmanuel Esomnofu
Ayra Starr & Rema Take It to the Dancehall on "Who's Dat Girl?" The Nigerian superstars and labelmates evoke the sensual and colorful on their first ever collaboration. music Emmanuel Esomnofu
Zlatan Upholds the Currency of Aspiration on His New Album "Symbol of Hope" Drawing from Afrocentric sounds, Zlatan’s third album showcases his inclination for growth. OkayAfrica discusses his latest project, Symbol of Hope and what it means to be a source of inspiration. music Emmanuel Esomnofu
Fela Kuti Week Continues With This Exciting Playlist The legendary Nigerian musician and composer would have turned 87 this week. To continue an activity-filled week in his honor, OkayAfrica has put together a three-hour-plus playlist of his best songs. music Emmanuel Esomnofu
The 10 Best Fela Kuti Songs Veteran DJ Rich Medina, who introduced an American generation to Afrobeat, ranks the 10 best Fela Kuti songs. music Emmanuel Esomnofu
10 Hip-Hop Records You Didn't Know Sampled Fela Kuti From soulful poets to new-school purveyors, the genre continues to turn to the Afrobeat pioneer’s impeccable records for inspiration. music Emmanuel Esomnofu
The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: October 10, 2025 The best new African music tracks that came out this week, featuring AratheJay, Peruzzi, Famous Pluto, amongst others. music Emmanuel Esomnofu Tsěliso Monaheng
On 'XOXO,' Lojay Honors the Pristine Art of Emotional Preservation The Nigerian Afrobeats artist reflects a poignant range of emotions on his debut album XOXO, a showcase of agile penmanship and out-reaching sonics. OkayAfrica talks to him about the creative process and how he sharpens the tools of his artistry. music Emmanuel Esomnofu
Op-Ed: ODUMODUBLVCK's 'INDUSTRY MACHINE' Has a Lot of Melodies & Little Discipline The Nigerian rapper’s new album is a dazzling — often too dazzling — showcase of his versatility and reach. In the end, the bag of tricks comes weighing down on what should be a magician’s effortless poise. music Emmanuel Esomnofu
The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: October 3, 2025 The best new African music tracks that came out this week, featuring Adekunle Gold, Babes Wodumo, Yemi Alade, Zlatan, and more. music Tšeliso Monaheng Emmanuel Esomnofu
Asake, Tyla & Wizkid to Headline Afro Nation Portugal 2026 The prestigious African music festival has revealed a star-studded lineup for its 2026 edition, featuring some of the world's top Afrobeats artists. music Emmanuel Esomnofu
The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: September 26, 2025 The best new African music tracks that came out this week, featuring Sarz, Voltz JT, ODUMODUBLVCK, The Cavemen, Pheelz & Fireboy DML, and more. music Tšeliso Monaheng Emmanuel Esomnofu
The Top Afrobeats Songs to Stream Right Now: September 2025 Edition The standout records from September include Rema, Adekunle Gold, Msaki, Qing Madi, and other rising artists pushing the Afrobeats sound to new heights music Emmanuel Esomnofu
The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: September 19, 2025 The best new African music tracks that came out this week, featuring Msaki, Maya Amolo, Thukuthela, King Promise x Mr Eazi and more. music Tšeliso Monaheng Emmanuel Esomnofu
