Op-Ed: Afrobeats Is Global. So, Why Is There No African Film Scoring System? OkayAfrica investigates the infrastructural gaps, funding shortfalls, and rising music licensing costs that prevent an authentic African film scoring ecosystem from taking hold. music Bernard Dayo
Op-Ed | The Grammys Trap: “Best African Music Performance” Limits African Pop The demand for 'authentic' African music by the Grammys is a colonial logic that limits the continent's modern, hybrid sound. music
Here Are the 11 Must-Watch African Christmas Movies This Holiday From festive romances to family dramas, these must-watch African Christmas films bring diverse cultures, heartfelt moments and holiday cheer to your screen this season. film tv
Here are the Six African Chefs with Michelin Rated Restaurants With Nigeria’s Adejoke Bakare earning her first Michelin Star for her restaurant Chisuhuru,OkayAfricatakes a look at the other African chefs that have broken into Michelin stardom. culture Bernard Dayo
Torlowei Hails Historic Spot at Harrods as “Pivotal Moment for African Fashion on the Global Stage” More than just making a U.K. retail debut at the iconic store in London, the Nigerian lingerie brand Torlowei is also the first West African brand to achieve this. news Bernard Dayo
Watch Asa's Soul-Stirring Music Video For "Odo" The Nigerian singer-songwriter returns with form and poise, her emotive storytelling never missing a beat. news brief Bernard Dayo
Nigeria’s Art and Culture Minister on Using Afrobeats and Amapiano for Economic Growth While attending the 66th Grammys in Los Angeles, Hannatu Musawa shared with OkayAfrica, her vision for boosting Nigeria and Africa’s creative industries and uniting the continent. arts culture Bernard Dayo
Namibia’s New President says He Won't Run for Office after End of Late Predecessor's Tenure Nangolo Mbumba, the former deputy to President Hage Geingob who passed Sunday, assured citizens that he’ll only be completing the former leader’s tenure as required by law. news Bernard Dayo
Usher Taps Pheelz for Emotional Afrobeats & Amapiano-Infused Earworm “Ruin” Ahead of his upcoming album, the R&B legend joins forces with the Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer, crafting a stylized and bittersweet stunner. music Bernard Dayo
Disney+ Releases Trailer for ‘Madu,’ Based on the Journey of Viral Nigerian Ballet Dancer Selected to show at the Santa Barbara Film Festival,Madufollows the journey of Anthony Madu after his viral moment, from his home country to one of the most prestigious ballet schools in the world in the U.K. film tv Bernard Dayo
Here’s Who Will Win AFCON 2023, According to Our Readers As the Africa Cup of Nations rapidly approaches the final,OkayAfricapolled our readers on Instagram to see who they think will bring home the trophy this year. sports Bernard Dayo
Watch the Trailer for Netflix’s 'A Soweto Love Story' The new South African romantic comedy,A Soweto Love Story, directed by Rolisizwe Nikiwe is out on Valentine’s Day. countries Bernard Dayo
Five Iconic Memes From AFCON 2023 From sideline reactions to team celebrations, we relive some of the meme-worthy snaps from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. sports Bernard Dayo
Lagos Government Says “No Going Back” on Styrofoam Ban Aiming to tackle environmental pollution, the Lagos government has delayed the enforcement of a ban on Styrofoam by three weeks amid mixed reactions from residents. news Bernard Dayo
Tyla, Asake, Rema, Uncle Waffles and More Confirmed for Wireless Festival 2024 They join the headliners as African acts for this year's edition. Bernard Dayo
In Kenya, Protesters Push for Women's Right to Life Country-wide protests over the weekend captured the growing anger and frustration over the government's seeming failure to address the increase in femicide cases. news brief Bernard Dayo
How This Year’s AFCON is Bringing Fans Together - and Tearing Them Apart From banter to armchair analysis of games, the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cote D’lvoire has been a stream of endless entertainment on social media. sports Bernard Dayo
CKay Returns With Two New Singles to Kick Off the Year "Mysterious Love” and “Is It You?” show that the Nigerian singer-songwriter is still a lover boy. music Bernard Dayo
