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
Op-Ed: Why the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) Is Key to Nigeria’s Rich Art and Cultural Legacy MOWAA celebrates Nigerian creativity, preserves rich heritage, and positions African art as a source of national and global pride. arts culture November 13, 2025
Op-Ed: The Nigerian Government’s Unclear Plan to Get in on Detty December is Worrisome A new presidential task force is late and doesn’t inspire confidence that any real issues will be solved. news November 11, 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
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 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
“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 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
At Design Week Lagos 2025, These 7 Designers Created Powerful Stories This year’s edition of Design Week Lagos features sustainable craftsmanship, modern innovation, and narrative-led design. arts culture October 27, 2025
West Africa’s Art Season: Must-Attend Events From Senegal to Ghana & Nigeria OkayAfrica spoke with writers, curators, and cultural tastemakers on the art and culture events they are looking forward to during West Africa’s art season in 2025. arts culture October 23, 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
