The British Nigerian singer-songwriter’s new project, 'The Summer That Saved Me,' is a sensuous depiction of summer, but his music has always been so much more. Fusing R&B with Afrobeats and alte sensibilities, he’s cornered a unique space in the international music scene.
While his sister conquered Hollywood, Junior Nyong'o quietly honed his craft in regional theaters and grad school. Now they're sharing the stage as twins in Shakespeare’s 'Twelfth Night.'
Through his Yeoville Dinner Club, Sanza Sandile blends food, jazz, and migration stories into a bold pan-African experience.
In his deeply personal solo show, the Kenyan vocalist blends music and storytelling to explore his life and identity as a queer artist.
Once a prominent woman in media, she tells OkayAfrica how she went from hosting state ceremonies in Sudan to working as a cleaner and caregiver in South London.
In this exclusive premiere, Nigerian artist and producer Pheelz talks to OkayAfrica about the creative process behind “Stay Together,” his latest single in collaboration with Beyond Music, Marshall Muze, Naimah, and Ella Rose.
Tim Lyre is standing out in the Nigerian music scene by making introspective songs that pull from everyday experiences, and delivering them over a diverse bed of styles.
‘The Tiny Things Are Heavier’ is a stirring and masterfully delivered bildungsroman that follows a young Nigerian woman as she tries to make sense of her new life and what exactly she wants from it.
After several years in the public ear, Wael is stepping into the public eye, and she is bringing her girl band with her.
The new label, founded by Nigerian-born executives Ikenna Nwagboso and Camillo Doregos, is positioning Canada as a hub for talents in the Afrobeats and Black diaspora music space.
The 47-year-old is embracing new sounds, younger collaborators, and a digital-first mindset this time around.
With his new album, 'Indigo Child II: Love and Frequency,' the South African producer asserts himself as one of the most original voices in electronic music.
In the 1980s, Ahmed Adil Wahby came across a beautiful piece of land on the Sinai Peninsula, near the Red Sea in Nuweiba, and decided to build a beach resort that still welcomes visitors to this day.
The Nigerian rapper has been one of the most consistent artists and creatives around. His latest album, ‘The Feast,’ showcases his ability to incorporate new voices without losing the essence of his trusted methods over the years.
In his sophomore record, ‘Captain,’ the Nigerian singer displays emotional depth that cements him as a sensitive and powerfully relatable artist.
With his latest album and incisive social media posts, the British Ghanaian singer explores African heritage and delivers a powerful message about embracing African names.
Kofi Iddrisu's ArchiveAfrica grew from a personal Instagram project to a 200,000-follower platform. Now he's raising funds to build a physical African museum in Accra to safeguard Africa’s cultural heritage.
With his long-time collaborators The Hics, the Sudanese American rapper bares his soul on this project, which took seven years to complete.
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