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22 August 2025
Listen to Odumodublvck, Stormzy & Zlatan’s Highlife-Influenced Single, “Pay Me”
Released on August 22, 2025, “Pay Me” by the Nigerian and UK trio rides melodic highlife beats and snappily rapped bars.
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22 August 2025
Mr Eazi Drops “Casanova,” the Lead Single From His Upcoming ‘Maison Rouge’ EP
The Afrobeats star returns with a playful yet vulnerable confession of love, and a video directed by Ademola Falomo and filmed in Barcelona.
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21 August 2025
Shatta Wale Released on Bail in $4M Fraud Case
The dancehall superstar is under investigation for failing to identify the seller of a Lamborghini Urus that was flagged as part of the proceeds of a case in the U.S.
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13 August 2025
Mádé Kuti Asks the Difficult Questions on ‘Chapter 1: Where Does Happiness Come From?’
OkayAfrica sits down with the Nigerian artist to discuss his robust interpretation of Afrobeat and his new album’s roving vision.
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12 August 2025
How Mavin Global Is Pushing Local Growth Within the Afrobeats Industry
Recent initiatives are broadening the entry level for creatives and music executives in the Nigerian music industry and beyond.
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12 August 2025
Tems Is Building a Legacy Beyond Music with Her Leading Vibe Initiative
The Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer hosted a 2-day event for her new initiative, which aims to support African women artists through mentorship, workshops, and strategic opportunities.
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12 August 2025
Odeal Will Save Your Summer — and Every Other Season
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.
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12 August 2025
A Timeline of Davido and Chioma Rowland’s Love Story as They Tie the Knot – Again – in Miami
Almost five years after their engagement, the couple is flaunting their faith in their bond with another lavish wedding ceremony event.
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08 August 2025
Tommy Wá’s Soulful New Folk EP, ‘Somewhere Only We Go,’ Offers a Soft Place to Land
On his new release, the Nigerian guitarist blends celestial folk music with quiet emotional depth and invites listeners into a world of tenderness and surrender.
News
08 August 2025
Amaarae’s New Album ‘Black Star’ Explores Love, Desire, and Euphoria
For her third album, Black Star, the Ghanaian artist known for her experimental and defiant sound, toys with matters of euphoria, desire, and emotional contradictions.
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06 August 2025
What It’s Like To … Be an Afrobeats Songwriter
Mbryo, born Maxwell Omoferi, is one of the foremost songwriters in Afrobeats. He has co-written Grammy-nominated hits for stars like Ayra Starr, Davido, and Magixx. His rise from the streets of Lagos to the global music stage is both inspirational and instructive.
Music
01 August 2025
In Photos: Davido Electrifies NYC With a High-Energy Live Concert
The Afrobeats superstar touched down in Brooklyn, NYC, for a stellar live performance and showcase of his global reach.
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01 August 2025
Rema Infuses Fresh Energy into Afrobeats on Sizzling New Single, “Kelebu”
On his latest single, the Nigerian superstar lives up to his reputation as one of Afrobeats’ most inventive artists, launching a $10K dance challenge to match.
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01 August 2025
The Best West African Songs Right Now: July 2025 Edition
The month of July ushered in a range of incredible West African music from across Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire.
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29 July 2025
The Best Afrobeats Songs Right Now: July 2025 Edition
This playlist of the latest Afrobeats hits features Ayra Starr, Asake, Chella, Sarkodie, Tyla, and more.
News
28 July 2025
Ghanaians Celebrate the Incomparable Legacy of Daddy Lumba
Dozens of songs by the iconic musician have seen significant streaming spikes, as heartfelt memorial messages flood social media following the passing of one of Ghana’s greatest music legends.
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28 July 2025
Nigerian Music Star Peruzzi on Why He’s Just Getting Started
In the last episode of this season’s ‘Afrobeats Intelligence,’ presented by OkayAfrica, the singer reflects on early missteps, creative renewal, and why 2025 feels like the perfect time for his comeback.
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25 July 2025
Ayra Starr Turns Up the Heat With 'Hot Body'
The Afrobeats star follows up her Wizkid-featuring “Gimme Dat” with another sizzling song for the Summer — fresh off her BET win, a Roc Nation deal, and an ongoing global tour with Coldplay.
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