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Best Southern African Songs of 2025 So Far - Mid-Year Roundup
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Best Southern African Songs of 2025 So Far - Mid-Year Roundup

These are the local legends and breakout stars redefining Southern Africa’s musical landscape. Listen to OkayAfrica’s Best Southern African Songs of 2025 So Far.

Best Amapiano Songs of 2025 So Far — Mid-Year Roundup
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Best Amapiano Songs of 2025 So Far — Mid-Year Roundup

Amapiano is a movement. These are the best amapiano songs of the year so far, which showcase how the genre has grown, stumbled, and soared in 2025.

Feya Faku, Jazz Luminary and Generational Bridge, Has Passed On
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Feya Faku, Jazz Luminary and Generational Bridge, Has Passed On

The musician passed away while on tour in Switzerland.

The Sonic Legacy of Louis Moholo-Moholo
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The Sonic Legacy of Louis Moholo-Moholo

Following the passing of the legendary drummer, those who knew, learned from, and played with him gathered in Johannesburg to remember him not with eulogies, but with sound — in the spirit of the freedom he lived for.

Amapiano artists including DJ Maphorisa, Uncle Waffles, Kabza De Small, and Focalistic against a vibrant green background.
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Amapiano: The South African Sound That Took Over the World

Born in South Africa’s townships in the early 2010s, this genre found its global moment during lockdown, giving people a reason to dance when the world stood still. This video traces its journey.

18 South African Music Acts to Watch in Honor of Youth Day
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18 South African Music Acts to Watch in Honor of Youth Day

Rising DJs and sonic storytellers reflect on what this day means and what it feels like to be young and free in a country still healing from its past.

Nasty C poses for the camera, hands inside his jacket.
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13 South African Hip-Hop Songs About Fatherhood

The four new songs in this updated list add even more heartfelt, complex, and candid takes on fatherhood.

South African artist Yugen Blakrok poses in a black-and-white promotional photo.
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Yugen Blakrok on Going Global Without Selling Out

After six years in Europe, the South African rapper returns with The Illusion of Being, a new album forged from displacement, discipline, and defiance.

The Best Amapiano Songs Right Now
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The Best Amapiano Songs Right Now

Want to know which Amapiano songs are trending right now? OkayAfrica rounds up the best trending Amapiano songs of 2025. Stream the latest hits from rising stars and legends like De Mthuda, Kelvin Momo, and Sfarzo Rtee.

The Best Afrobeats Songs Right Now
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The Best Afrobeats Songs Right Now

The standout records from May include songs from Seyi Vibez, Rowlene, King Paluta, Joshua Baraka, and more.

The Best Southern African Songs Right Now
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The Best Southern African Songs Right Now

For the month of May, we’ve got heaters from Lesotho, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Xduppy, South Africa's Rising Star, Thinks Amapiano Can Get Even Bigger
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Xduppy, South Africa's Rising Star, Thinks Amapiano Can Get Even Bigger

With DJ Maphorisa by his side, the producer moves between genres and generations to deliver a defining statement on South African sound.

The Return of Nakhane
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The Return of Nakhane

With new work on the horizon, South Africa’s Nakhane reflects on artistry, mourning, and the beauty of sounds that refuse to behave in this exclusive interview with OkayAfrica.

Tyla has made it clear: she represents Amapiano, a genre as distinct and diverse as African music itself.
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Tyla Leads the African Wave at Coachella 2025

With Coachella kicking off today, Tyla and fellow African artists Amaarae, Rema, and others transform the desert into a showcase of the continent's musical diversity.

Listen to Riky Rick’s Posthumous Album ‘Boss Zonke Forever’
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Listen to Riky Rick’s Posthumous Album ‘Boss Zonke Forever’

Featuring 17 tracks that embody Riky Rick’s fearless spirit, Boss Zonke Forever cements the rapper’s influence on South African music, fashion, and culture.

Mozambican band 340ml onstage in front of a packed audience.
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340ml’s Timeless Legacy Lives On

The Mozambican band opens up about their long hiatus, the chemistry that never faded, and what it took to get back on stage together.

Jesse Clegg performs at the DSTV Delicious Festival Day 2 at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on September 22, 2024 in Midrand, South Africa.
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Johnny Clegg’s Music Returns to New York City

Jesse Clegg will honor his father’s legacy with a powerful tribute concert in New York City.

Fiji Mageba poses for the camera.
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Fiji Mageba is One of South Africa's Best-Kept Secrets

The South African artist talks to us about crafting warm, soulful sounds against the grain.

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