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Angélique Kidjo performs onstage at NYC’s Carnegie Hall during her 40th Anniversary concert.
Music
26 November 2024

Four Decades Later, Angélique Kidjo is Still Raising the Bar

The iconic Beninese musician talks to OkayAfrica about her sound, message and the responsibility of true legacy.

10 African Records That Could Have Been Contenders for the Grammys’ New ‘Best Album Cover’ Category
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17 June 2025

10 African Records That Could Have Been Contenders for the Grammys’ New ‘Best Album Cover’ Category

Beyond its great sounds, the African music scene has produced some remarkable covers over the years. As the Grammys aim to recognize visual excellence, OkayAfrica puts forward 10 covers — new and old — that would have been perfect for the category.

9 Standout African Moments in Grammys History
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31 January 2025

9 Standout African Moments in Grammys History

From Miriam Makeba to Angélique Kidjo and Burna Boy, we take a look back at nine iconic moments for African music at the Grammy Awards.

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12 July 2024

Listen to Angélique Kidjo's New Single, “Sunlight To My Soul”

The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter dazzles in new single “Sunlight To My Soul” featuring Soweto Gospel Choir, written by Diane Warren and produced by Shizzi.

The Hottest African Producers Right Now
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03 June 2025

The Hottest African Producers Right Now

A celebration of the people who are making African music tick right now, featuring Semzi, Tempoe, Dlala Thukzin, Guiltybeatz, Louddaaa, and more.

The custom cover art for OkayAfrica’s best Afrobeats songs of the year list which features Ayra Starr, King Promise and Tems.
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13 December 2024

The Best Afrobeats Songs of 2024

African music has had some great sonic highs throughout the year. Here are the best Afrobeats songs of 2024, featuring Amaarae, Wizkid, Tyla, Olivetheboy, Angélique Kidjo and more.

Nigerian singer Rema arrives for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025.
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03 February 2025

The Looks From the Biggest African Celebrities at the Grammys 2025

Stars like Tems, Cynthia Erivo, Rema and more turned heads at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards with show-stopping looks that celebrated their culture and individuality.

Tems performs during All Points East 2024 at Victoria Park on August 16, 2024 in London, England.
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23 January 2025

Here’s All You Need to Know About African Artists at the 2025 Grammys

With several African artists nominated, we round up all the context and talking points for African music at the upcoming 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

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08 November 2024

Tems and Shaboozey Lead the African Nominees at the 2025 Grammy Awards

Nigerian artists utterly dominate the recently created Best African Music Performance Category.

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30 January 2025

Yemi Alade, in Full Bloom

The Nigerian superstar took the path less traveled, overcoming doubt and criticism in her career, to arrive at this moment in her life – self assured and steadfast, with a Grammy nomination in tow.

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14 January 2025

What We're Looking Forward to in 2025

A year-long celebration kicks off with contemporary art in Marrakech, peaks with historic festival appearances from Burna Boy to Tems, and culminates in AFCON's return.

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26 January 2024

Mr Eazi and Angélique Kidjo Join Forces In the New Visuals For "Òròkórò"

The Nigerian star and Beninese French icon collaborate on the single off Mr Eazi’s latest album, Evil Genius.

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