Today in Africa — November 27, 2025: New Junta Leader Takes Over in Guinea-Bissau, Nigerian Parents Frustrated by Government Efforts to Rescue Abducted Students, Tunisian Political Critic Freed From Prison OkayAfrica has scoured the internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. news November 27, 2025
How Madala Kunene & Sibusile Xaba Are Carrying The Guitar Lineage Forward With 'kwaNTU' Through ten meditations recorded in a single sitting, the two South African artists show that learning is a lifelong, collective undertaking. music November 27, 2025
The Herd: Netflix’s Successful Crime Thriller About Nigeria’s Kidnapping Crisis Directed by Daniel Etim Effiong, The Herd explores real-life insecurity crisis in Nigeria, becoming a popular and timely film helping viewers make sense of the times. featured November 27, 2025
The Ancient History of Box Braids, Revealed on OkayAfrica’s ‘Crowns of Africa’ Episode two of OkayAfrica’s four-part video series explores the centuries-old tradition of hair braiding, dating back to southern Africa. arts culture November 26, 2025
The Making of ‘Long Live Lagos:’ Seni Saraki on Wizkid’s HBO Documentary OkayAfrica speaks to Seni Saraki, co-founder of Native Magazine & Records, on ‘Wizkid: Long Live Lagos.’ Premiering on HBO Dec 11, it celebrates the Afrobeats star’s rise, his London performance & global impact. film tv November 25, 2025
Why Can't I Watch That African Film ... in Africa? Despite global acclaim, many acclaimed African films struggle to reach local audiences. A new set of distributors is working to change that. film tv November 25, 2025
The 30 Best Olamide Songs From His Iconic Discography OkayAfrica dives into the Nigerian star's extensive discography to bring you 30 essential songs from the Olamide catalog. music November 25, 2025
Detty December in Nigeria & Ghana: OkayAfrica’s Ultimate Guide to Food, Fun & Safety Planning your Detty December? From Airbnbs and short-stay apartments to the best restaurants, nightlife hotspots, and safety tips, here’s everything you need to enjoy the holiday season in Lagos and Accra. news November 25, 2025
50 Years of Western Sahara's Occupation: Sahrawi Voices on Morocco & The Ongoing Struggle Half a century after Spain’s 1975 exit, Morocco continues to occupy Western Sahara. Sahrawi activist Najla Mohamed-Lamin shares struggles, abuses, and the stalled referendum, shedding light on a people long ignored by the world. news November 25, 2025
Abi Babalola Shares Her Experiences as Afrobeats’ Top Touring Manager On Martell’s ‘Swift Conversations’ Babalola recalls working with multiple A-list Afrobeats artists over the years and her pedigree as someone who always delivers. podcasts November 24, 2025
What It's Like To... Run an Indie Record Company and Keep Vinyl Alive Yinka Bernie’s Egwu Records has filled a distinct space as a vinyl collective. The Lagos-based creator tells OkayAfrica about how he’s “extending the sound experience.” arts culture November 24, 2025
Will Nigeria Finally Take Decisive Action to End Its Longstanding Problem of Terrorism? Attention to the country’s severe insecurity crisis has been spurred by tenuous claims of a Christian genocide, oversimplifying a complex crisis with a straightforward solution. news November 21, 2025
The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: November 21, 2025 The best new African music tracks released this week, featuring artists like Victony, Aya Nakamura, Stogie T, Odeal, and more. music November 21, 2025
Tems Navigates Love and Self-Truth on Her New EP, ‘Love Is a Kingdom’ The Nigerian superstar often sings about the subject of love. On her surprise EP, ‘Love Is A Kingdom,’ she goes deeper into the emotion with help from familiar hands. music November 21, 2025
Can Nairobi Become the World’s Next Great Running City? A growing running culture is transforming Nairobi’s streets. Yet, a lack of infrastructure, persistent safety concerns, and economic inequalities raise questions about its ability to sustain its athletic habits. news November 21, 2025
Manal Opens Up on Motherhood, Music & Her New Song, ‘Carta Rouge’ The Moroccan singer talks about her love for raï music, the women who inspire her creative journey, and how motherhood has influenced her artistic practice. music November 21, 2025
Fed Up With Femicide and Gender-Based Violence in South Africa? Here’s How You Can Help On November 21, South African women will withdraw their labor to demonstrate against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). Here's how you can join the collective fight for change. news November 18, 2025
Celebrating African Braiding: Get to Know the Iconic History of Nubian Twists on ‘Crowns of Africa’ The first episode of OkayAfrica’s new video series explores the African roots of braiding, its eternal cultural significance, and more. arts culture November 17, 2025
Yemi Alade Talks Honoring Her Heritage and Navigating Afrobeats as a Woman on Martell’s ‘Swift Conversations’ The Nigerian singer explains the purpose of positivity in her music and the inspiring effect of performers like Beyoncé and Angelique Kidjo on her stage craft. podcasts November 17, 2025
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
What It’s Like To … Be a Couples Therapist in Egypt Eman Onsy shares 15 years of guiding couples through stigma, burnout, and evolving expectations, offering insights on second marriages, family therapy, and relationship trends. news November 14, 2025
Op-Ed: The 'Real Egyptian' Debate Misses The Point: Stop Erasing Modern Egyptians’ Link To Their Past After the Grand Egyptian Museum’s opening ceremony, members of the African diaspora took to social media to claim that modern Egyptians are mere colonizers of a stolen history. arts culture November 14, 2025
The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: November 14, 2025 The best new African music tracks released this week, featuring artists like DJ Lag, Santigold, Yemi Alade, Kah-Lo and more. music November 14, 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
