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Apr. 17, 2018 12:39PM EST

Get To Know OkayAfrica's CEO Abiola Oke In Luvvie Ajayi's New Episode of 'Rants and Randomness'

The conversation between Luvvie Ajayi and OkayAfrica's oga at the top is a vibe you should get into.

Culture critic and Side-Eye Sorceress Luvvie Ajayi dropped the fifth episode of her podcast Rants and Randomness today, featuring OkayAfrica and Okayplayer's very own Abiola Oke.

Ajayi utilizes this platform to do what she does best discussing pop culture and relevant happenings in her life, including amplifying her guests and their perspectives. At the beginning of this episode, you'll hear Ajayi highlight her teenaged nephew, who she discovered admires her from afar, as well as her obsession with Will Smith's Instagram page and disdain for Spirit Airlines (just don't do it, y'all).

Once her conversation with Oke gets going, they touch on the known tension between African and African Americans that has been lessened, especially post- Black Panther, his possible political aspirations in Nigeria and more. In the midst of their organic and funny banter, you'll learn so many new things about our CEO that was news to even Ajayi, who's a close friend of his.

You'll want to dig into this episode. Listen to the full episode here or below.

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The 8 Songs You Need to Hear This Week

Featuring Femi Kuti, RIMON, Joeboy, Makhalanjalo, Tayc and more.

Every week, we highlight the top releases through our best music of the week column.

Here's our round up of the best tracks and music videos that came across our desks, which you can also check out in our Songs You Need to Hear This Week playlists on Spotify and Apple Music.

Follow our SONGS YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS WEEK playlist on Spotify here and Apple Music here.

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Watch Pa Salieu Make His US TV Debut With Performance on 'Fallon'

With the way the Gambian-British rap star is moving, 2021 is sure to be his year.

The excitement surrounding Gambian-British rapper Pa Salieu doesn't seem to be slowing down, as he has just further introduced himself to U.S. audiences. The buzzing artist made his U.S. debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon , performing hit "Frontline".

Three weeks in to the new year and UK based Salieu has topped NME's 100 Essential emerging artists for 2021 list, won BBC's Sound of 2021, and the list of accomplishments keep rolling in.

In his visually bewitching performance of "Frontline," a standout track off 2020's Send Them to Coventry, Salieu not only showed off his talents but his personality in the upbeat performance. At one point the rapper sang to viewers through a car, was joined on stage by some friends and their dogs, before ending his show front and center and glowing. The energy and vision that so obviously went into the performance is noted and appreciated. Who doesn't love to see people doing something they love?

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Ayra Starr Shines Bright on Debut Single 'Away'

Mavin Records' new teenage signee comes through with her debut EP.

West African native and the newest Mavin Records signee Ayra Starr is fresh out of the gate and already getting tongues wagging. The 19-year-old has released her self-titled debut EP, starting with head bopper "Away."

Born in Benin and raised between Cotonou and Lagos, Nigeria, Starr's sound allows her versatility and distinctive styles to take center stage. Her new five-track EP exhibits strong examples of soulfulness and a diverse musical range that usually takes some years to master.

But, what can't African women do?

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MTV Africa Music Awards Announces Top 20 'Listeners' Choice' Finalists

Focalistic, Tiwa Savage, DBN Gogo and more score a spot on the nominees list for the 'Listener's Choice' award at the 2021 MAMAs.