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Antoinette Isama
Jul. 24, 2017 06:04PM EST

Frank Ocean Covers This Nigerian Disco Song at FYF Fest

Watch Frank Ocean take on Steve Monite's Nigerian disco hit, 'Only You,' at FYF Fest.

DIASPORA—Frank Ocean threw it all the way back with this cover during his set at FYF Fest, reports The Fader.

He took on Nigerian artist Steve Monite's "Only You," which was released in 1984 during the scene's disco era.

Take a listen to the original below:

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The 10 Best American Remixes of Nigerian Songs

Featuring Ayo Jay, D'banj, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, and more

Time was when the mere rumor of an American artist guesting on a Nigerian song was enough to fuel its anticipation. In this new afropop era (circa Tuface Idibia), these international collaborations have become common place, but not enough to make them pass without some fanfare.

A good number of these collaborations are remixes of proven hits, variously attempted by American artists in their prime and those in need of a career boost. Some have being genuine cultural exchanges, while others wear the tear of desperation. Here are 10 of the best of the American remixes of Nigerian songs.

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Here Are 5 Incredible Cover Songs That You Need to Hear

We round up 2016's standout covers, featuring remakes of songs by Drake, Rihanna, Wizkid, Frank Ocean and more.

Every year, certain songs become the subject of endless covers, reworks, and remixes. Last year, hotlines were blinging out of control with remix after remix of Drake’s smash single.

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South Africans Are Angry After Load Shedding Leaves the Country in the Dark

The national power utility, Eskom, has implemented stage-6 load shedding which effectively means it has lost close to half of its generating capacity.

Since last week, South Africans have been experiencing stage 4 load shedding which saw 4000 MW being shed from the national grid in an effort to cope with shortages.

Eskom, the country's embattled state-owned power utility, has recently implemented stage-6 load shedding which is reportedly meant to end today but South Africans are not having it.

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Listen to Hymphatic Thabs’ New Album ‘Centre of the Universe’

Hymphatic Thabs releases his first album in 12 years.

Legendary South African lyricist Hymphatic Thabs hasn't released an album since 2007's The Age of Horus. Last week, Thabs was one of the 26 pioneers who were inducted into the South African Hip Hop Museum's Hennessy Wall of Fame.

Today, the rapper shared a new album titled Centre of the Universe on his bandcamp page.

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