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06 March 2025
Ten African Women Musicians to Watch
To mark International Women’s Month this March, OkayAfrica highlights 10 artists who are pushing the boundaries.
To mark International Women’s Month this March, OkayAfrica highlights 10 artists who are pushing the boundaries.
The Nigerian singer-songwriter returns with form and poise, her emotive storytelling never missing a beat.
As “Sade” turns 10, we take a look at how Adekunle Gold provided an alternative template to being a Nigerian superstar by making music with soul and commercial merits.
PJ Morton documents his 30-day journey across Africa while creating ‘Cape Town to Cairo,’ which features the likes of Fireboy DML, Made Kuti, and Soweto Spiritual Singers.
From the scintillating ballads of Dwin, The Stoic to the post-R&B explorations of Xenia Manasseh, here are 10 standout projects that may have gone under your radar throughout the ever-busy African music year.
Following reports of his replacement by 400m world record holder, Wayde van Niekerk, Luxolo Adams released a statement decrying a lack of respect from Athletics South Africa.
On his third album, 'Lungu Boy,' Nigerian superstar Asake seeks more space for expression.
Accomplished singer and songwriter Simi talks about returning to music after childbirth and what to expect from her newly-released album, ‘Lost and Found.’
A celebration of the people who are making African music tick right now, featuring P.Priime, GuiltyBeatz, Soundkraft and more.
Browse through this winding sonic trip that includes Afrobeats, jazz, rumba, highlife, hip-hop and many other classics.
Tiwa Savage talks to OkayAfrica about what it was like starring in her first lead role in a movie and how the soundtrack for the film came together.
Inspired by a month-long trip to Africa, PJ Morton’s upcoming album, Cape Town to Cairo, was recorded across South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and Egypt. Watch our premiere of the video for brassy new single, “Smoke And Mirrors.”