Music
27 May 2025
The Best West African Songs Right Now
This month’s Best New Music From West Africa features sounds from Senegal, Nigeria and Ghana.
This month’s Best New Music From West Africa features sounds from Senegal, Nigeria and Ghana.
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The National Tenants Union Of Ghana is the first of its kind in the country and has been working to bring down the ever-rising cost of housing in Ghana.
From personal shopper to global recognition, the Ghanaian designer says the prestigious nomination has uplifted his brand, opening up new futures.
In ‘Goodbye, Goldcoast’, Joewackle J. Kusi inventively explores the everyday lives affected by Ghana’s Independence.
Ama Burland is one of the pioneers of Ghana’s budding influencer space. Despite her established career, Burland is starting from scratch as a culinary student and an aspiring food vlogger.
The festival, which debuted in Ghana as Afrochella back in 2017, will include electric performances, dynamic art installations, curated food selections, and a vibrant marketplace showcasing African and diasporic talent.
Traders and creatives who rely on Kantamanto Market say the fire will set them back months but they are finding ways to bounce back from it.
Nana Akufo-Addo leaves a legacy marked by early triumphs, missed opportunities and mounting social concerns.
From thrilling comedies to powerful documentaries, West African filmmakers deliver compelling narratives of courage, friendship, and redemption this month.
‘Yoh,’ ‘Gatvol,’ and ‘Tjoekie’ join 20 words from Nigeria and Ghana recently added to the English dictionary.
Although limited, the disorderly conduct has seen supporters of the incoming president’s party attack several state institutions, injuring police and military personnel in the process.
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