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Latest
13 February 2025

Black Sherif and Fireboy DML Release Official Video for “So It Goes”

Two of West Africa’s most compelling voices merge raw emotion and smooth melodies in a preview of Black Sherif's sophomore album, 'IRON BOY.'

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14 April 2025

Video: D’banj, Snoop Dogg and the Afrobeats Moment that Sparked Change

Fourteen years after D'banj's Snoop Dogg co-sign, Afrobeats has truly gone global. OkayAfrica highlights the major moments in that journey.

A portrait photo of Fireboy DML in a black suit at the 66th GRAMMY Awards on February 4, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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29 August 2024

Five Takeaways from Fireboy DML’s New Album, ‘Adedamola’

Attuned to his strengths, prolific Nigerian artist Fireboy DML delivers a memorable fourth project, Adedamola.

Listen to Black Sherif’s Highly-Anticipated New Album, ‘Iron Boy’
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03 April 2025

Listen to Black Sherif’s Highly-Anticipated New Album, ‘Iron Boy’

The Ghanaian rapper’s sophomore album is a bold declaration of strength, success and self-discovery, packed with unforgettable moments.

A photo of Fireboy DML and Bloody Civilian in the video for ‘Everyday.’
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05 June 2024

Fireboy DML Casts Bloody Civilian as Vixen in Warm Visuals for ‘Everyday’

T.G Omori gets behind the camera for Nigerian singer Fireboy DML's new music video, "Everyday," featuring Bloody Civilian.

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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.

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.

Nigerian producer P.Priime is heralding a new aggressive Afrobeats sound for superstars like Rema.
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29 July 2024

P.Priime is Expanding the Afrobeats Sound

We talk to the Nigerian producer about his aggressive Afrobeats sound on Rema’s latest album, HEIS, as well as his past hits for Wizkid, Fireboy DML and more.

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02 July 2024

PJ Morton Pays Homage to Africa in ‘Cape Town to Cairo’

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.

Afrobeats star musician Ayra Starr.
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26 June 2024

The Best Afrobeats Songs of 2024 So Far

Our list for the best Afrobeats songs of 2024 features Tiwa Savage, King Promise, Fireboy DML and more.

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24 December 2024

Burna Boy, Tyla, and Ayra Starr Shaped Africa’s Global Sound In 2024

According to recent Spotify data, these three artists were the most streamed artists from the continent followed by artists from various parts of the continent.

Wizkid performing at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in  2023.
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22 November 2024

Five Takeaways From Wizkid’s New Album, ‘Morayo’

On his sixth studio album, the Nigerian superstar plays close to home.

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