The singer expands his sound on 'Sehopotso,' a six-track project weaving gospel, reggae, and famo music influences into a meditation on dreams, fame, and ancestral memory.
OkayAfrica sits down with the Nigerian artist to discuss his robust interpretation of Afrobeat and his new album’s roving vision.
For his latest EP, ‘Ckay The Second,’ the emo-Afrobeats star returns to find meaning and reflection.
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How the artist known as Ethiopian Records brought a bold and rooted vision to Addis Ababa's first take on the electronic music event.
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The iconic Ghanaian rapper talks to OkayAfrica about his latest album, a triumphant ode to where he’s come from and where he wants to go.
Similoluwa Adegoke and Ayomide Oriowo launched TurnTable Charts in 2020, and it has evolved into the authority on what’s popular in Nigerian music.
Kinshasa-based Fulu Miziki uses recycled trash to make their own, unique musical instruments.
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Anchoring his preference for musical diversity with a wholesome expression of his Christian faith, Anendlessocean has captured the ears of young people who want to be connected to God in the most relatable way possible.
OkayAfrica talks to the producer behind Yemi Alade’s Grammy-nominated “Tomorrow” about his sonic origins, his groundbreaking work with Chike, and what it takes to consistently interpret creative ideas.
With his latest album, Loyal to the Plug: The Life and Times of Don Kilograms, 25K is steadily cementing his place among the greats of South African hip-hop.
OkayAfrica talks to the acclaimed Eritrean-Dutch artist Rimon about her debut album, Children of the Night, and its depiction of individuality.
After years of releasing hit singles, the Nigerian Afropop artist’s latest EP, Dutty Love, expands on her ideas of imperfect romance and highlights her richly developed perspective.
The veteran Nigerian rapper has redefined Igbo culture for a generation of hip-hop lovers. OkayAfrica speaks to him about his fifth studio album, Full Time Job.
With the success of his debut album, Alusa, Why Are You Topless?, Bien is finding his groove as a solo act.
The Afrobeat scion and his band, Egypt 80, make their noteworthy comeback. OkayAfrica speaks to Seun Kuti about keeping class consciousness at the center of his new album.
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