Ghanaian Music Pioneer Ata Kak Returns with Batakari, His First Album in 30 Years The singer and rapper builds on a body of work that continues to connect with young listeners, blending rap, hiplife, hip-hop, and house with traditional instruments in his most inventive sound yet. music November 17, 2025
With Mavin Records Behind Him, CupidSZN Is Poised to Make an Impact on Afrobeats The influential Nigerian label is putting forward another newly minted star. In this spotlight interview, OkayAfrica talks to CupidSZN about his music and how it all came to be. music November 14, 2025
Show Dem Camp Pays Homage to Old Nollywood on Their Latest LP, 'Afrika Magik' In conversation with OkayAfrica, the great Nigerian rap duo shares the process behind their newest album, ‘Afrika Magik,’ and how they’ve kept their creative antenna sharp for over a decade. music November 5, 2025
Tim Godfrey Wants You to Enjoy Gospel Music Without Labels The Nigerian musician speaks to OkayAfrica about his ambitious new album, No Label, a project that breaks man-made labels on gospel music and shares a much-needed message of joy. music November 3, 2025
Knucks Flips Pre-Teen Trauma Into Confident Identity on ‘A Fine African Man’ The British Nigerian rap artist talks about his Nigerian boarding school experience, embracing his African heritage, and intentionally bridging the gap between Nigeria and its UK diaspora. music October 31, 2025
The Best Music From West Africa in October 2025 OkayAfrica’s list of the best West African songs and tracks highlights top music and artists, including Lali x Lola, Oumou Sangaré, The Cavemen, and more. music October 30, 2025
Mr Eazi’s ‘Maison Rouge:’ The Afrobeats Superstar Is No Longer Scared of Boredom The Nigerian singer talks to OkayAfrica about his new project ‘Maison Rouge,’ shedding his love-hate relationship with the past and learning to enjoy the present. music October 29, 2025
The Top Afrobeats Songs to Stream Right Now: October 2025 Edition The standout records from October include songs from MOLIY, Adekunle Gold, Joshua Baraka, Ayra Starr, and more. music October 28, 2025
Mariam Doumbia on Love, Loss, and the Enduring Legacy of Amadou & Mariam The Malian singer speaks to OkayAfrica about her late husband, their 45-year marriage, and enduring love as she releases their last body of work together, 'L’amour à la folie,' and a collaborative single featuring Fally Ipupa. music October 22, 2025
‘It’s in the Right Place and Growing at a Substantial Rate:’ Sheniece Charway’s Optimistic Outlook on Afrobeats’ Global Growth The music executive and Martell cultural ambassador sees opportunity for growth that makes Afrobeats a lasting force beyond its recent successes. music October 22, 2025
Patoranking Celebrates His Lagos Roots with Street Anthem “No Jonze” On his new single, the award-winning Nigerian musician blends Ajegunle’s Galala sound with that of global Afrobeats. music October 21, 2025
Blaqbonez’s 'No Excuses' Proves His Relentless Brilliance Always favoring high stakes, Blaqbonez has become one of Afrobeats’ most relentless artists. On ‘No Excuses,’ he explores all the angles of creativity and vulnerability in this conversation with OkayAfrica. music October 21, 2025
Stonebwoy’s Year of The Torcher With ‘THE TORCHER,’ Ghana’s leading reggae-dancehall artist expands his sound while confronting the structures that threaten creative freedom. music October 20, 2025
How 20 Months in Prison Redefined Fela Kuti’s Music Kuti’s ‘African classical music’ era featured some of his most ambitious work as a composer, but they mostly remained uncatalogued. music October 17, 2025
MOLIY Teams Up with Grammy-Winning Tyla For a Club-Ready Banger “Body Go” In an exclusive interview with OkayAfrica, the “Shake It To The Max” singer discusses her previous record and kickstarting a new era of global stardom with a new single featuring Tyla. music October 17, 2025
Joe Jacquest Reconnects With His Ghanaian Roots After Discovering His Father’s Hidden Past In the second season of Hidden Roots, musician Joe Jacquest Oteng embarks on a transformative journey to Ghana, where he retraces his roots and finds reconciliation with his father’s past. music October 16, 2025
Fela Kuti Week Continues With This Exciting Playlist The legendary Nigerian musician and composer would have turned 87 this week. To continue an activity-filled week in his honor, OkayAfrica has put together a three-hour-plus playlist of his best songs. music October 15, 2025
The 10 Best Fela Kuti Songs Veteran DJ Rich Medina, who introduced an American generation to Afrobeat, ranks the 10 best Fela Kuti songs. music October 14, 2025
10 Hip-Hop Records You Didn't Know Sampled Fela Kuti From soulful poets to new-school purveyors, the genre continues to turn to the Afrobeat pioneer’s impeccable records for inspiration. music October 14, 2025
At Afrobeat Rebellion, Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s Artistry and Legacy Come Alive OkayAfrica speaks exclusively with the curators and artists behind a 12-week immersive exhibition honoring the life, legacy, and artistry of one of Africa’s most inventive and politically active artists. music October 13, 2025
Op-Ed: ODUMODUBLVCK's 'INDUSTRY MACHINE' Has a Lot of Melodies & Little Discipline The Nigerian rapper’s new album is a dazzling — often too dazzling — showcase of his versatility and reach. In the end, the bag of tricks comes weighing down on what should be a magician’s effortless poise. music October 8, 2025
