Today in Africa — November 7, 2025: Tanzania Charges 145 People with Treason, Sudan Army Intercepts RSF Drones One Day After Truce Agreement, ICC Confirms 39 War Crimes Charges Against Uganda’s Kony OkayAfrica has scoured the internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. news November 7, 2025
The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: November 7, 2025 The best new African music tracks released this week, featuring artists like Shane Eagle, Lasmid, J’Dess, Xenia Manasseh, and more. music November 7, 2025
The Best Alte Songs of 2025 So Far Alte musicians, like OGs Cruel Santino and Lady Donli, to newcomers Mavo and Zaylevelten, embody the unconstrained nature of African music with unconventional sounds and aesthetics. music November 6, 2025
A New Wave of Sound Emerges from Lagos via Tems' Leading Vibe Initiative 72 Hours in Lagos follows female producers Saszy Afroshii, TinyBraz, and Gbots as they navigate the city’s chaos and craft music on their own terms. featured November 6, 2025
How Independent Jazz Festivals Are Surviving South Africa’s Economy With major events collapsing and budgets tightening, Johannesburg-based festivals like Kids Love Jazz and uManyano Lwe Jazz are proving that community trust is the most valuable currency in the live music ecosystem. music November 5, 2025
African Films and TV Shows You Should Watch in November 2025 Your essential guide to the must-watch African films and series premiering in November 2025, including 3 Cold Dishes produced by Burna Boy, South African doc Unspoken War, Nollywood dramas, and hilarious comedies from Egypt and Ghana. film tv November 5, 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
Ugandan-born Zohran Mamdani Becomes New York City's History-Making New Mayor The former rapper turned assemblymember, also the city’s youngest person in over a century to hold the position, is NYC’s first South Asian and Muslim mayor. news November 5, 2025
Get to Know 'Way-Way,' a New Sub-Genre of Algeria's Rai Music The Moroccan producer-artist Zouj tells OkayAfrica about the Algerian raï genre he studied with Moroccan elders, fell in love with, and turned into an experimental mixtape. music November 4, 2025
What Comes Next for Eliud Kipchoge? After finishing the New York City Marathon this past weekend, the Kenyan Olympian and distance-running legend is entering a new phase of his career – one that may not be about winning, but will always center running. news November 4, 2025
Mandisi Dyantyis and the Art of Cleansing Through Song The South African jazz vocalist, trumpeter, and composer bares his soul once again on his third studio album, “Intlambululo: Ukuhlambulula.” music November 4, 2025
For 15 Creatives, These Lagos Fashion Week Moments Were Instrumental in Their Journeys From designers to models to stylists, and producers, 15 creatives share standout Lagos Fashion Week moments and reveal how LFW shaped their journey in Nigeria’s vibrant fashion scene. arts culture November 3, 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 Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: October 31, 2025 The best new African music tracks released this week, featuring artists like Phyno, Oseikrom Sikanii, and Amaarae, amongst others. music October 31, 2025
Reopened Inquest Rules that Nobel Laureate and ANC Leader Albert Luthuli was Beaten to Death by Apartheid Police New information surrounding the deaths of Chief Albert Luthuli, Griffiths Mxenge and Booyi Mantyi led to inquests being reopened in KwaZulu-Natal and Northern Cape High Courts in 2024. news October 31, 2025
The Best Music From East Africa in October 2025 OkayAfrica rounds up the best new music from Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, and Rwanda, featuring Sheebah, Toxic Lyrikali, Phil Emon, Diamond Platnumz, and more. music October 30, 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
Listen to the North African Songs Making Waves This October 2025 This October, North African musicians are conveying introspective lyrics and nostalgia over danceable rhythms. This list features a bunch of unexpected club bangers. music October 29, 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
Must-Hear Southern African Songs Right Now: October 2025 Edition For the music highlights from Southern Africa in October, OkayAfrica digs into alternative genres from Botswana, South Africa, Lesotho, and beyond. music October 29, 2025
“Eclectic” Captures the Backstage Chaos and Rush at Nigerian Runway Shows Adebayo Jolaoso’s “Eclectic” photo book captures six years of Nigerian backstage fashion photography at Lagos, Arise, and GT Fashion Weeks, featuring models, stylists, and makeup artists. arts culture October 28, 2025
The Top Amapiano Songs to Stream Right Now: October 2025 Edition This month, we have top amapiano hits from Sfarzo Rtee, LeeMcKrazy, Stixx, MDU aka TRP, and more rising stars redefining the sound across South Africa. music October 28, 2025
Tanzania's Tense Elections 2025: Citizens Share Their Hopes and Fears As the nation prepares for a crucial vote, Tanzanians navigate a complex political landscape, balancing aspirations for peace and progress with anxieties over repression and the future of democracy. news October 28, 2025
