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

Rashid Lombard, director and co-founder of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, wearing a checkered shirt and Irish cap, gesticulates as he speaks.
News
04 June 2025

Rashid Lombard, Visionary Jazz Promoter and Cultural Icon, Passes Away At 74

The acclaimed photographer and founder of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, who documented the realities of apartheid, leaves behind a legacy of cultural activism and community upliftment.

Jesse Clegg performs at the DSTV Delicious Festival Day 2 at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on September 22, 2024 in Midrand, South Africa.
Latest
10 March 2025

Johnny Clegg’s Music Returns to New York City

Jesse Clegg will honor his father’s legacy with a powerful tribute concert in New York City.

A black and white portrait of Siphiwe Mhlambi wearing glasses and a flat cap and resting his chin on his hands while holding a Mamiya RZ67 camera.
Latest
17 September 2024

Siphiwe Mhlambi’s Jazz Tales Come From the Dust

The acclaimed photographer discusses his troubled childhood and early beginnings as his month-long ‘Expressions’ exhibition celebrating South Africa’s jazz icons gets underway.

An illustration showing four South African performing artists (from left) Brenda Fassie, Lebo Mathosa, Distruction Boyz.
Latest
22 April 2024

30 South African Songs of Freedom

Music has been an indelible part of South Africa’s freedom. As the Rainbow Nation celebrates 30 years of democracy this week, we break down the most essential tracks.

A close of profile shot of Tyla wearing a strapped top and ponytail.
South Africa
29 November 2023

Tyla is Now the Highest-Charting African Female Solo Artist Ever On the Billboard Hot 100

The Grammy-nominated Tyla achieves another milestone with her global hit "Water" as it breaks the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Malian artist Fatoumata Diawara performs on stage.
Latest
24 June 2024

The 100 Best African Albums (According To Our Readers)

Browse through this winding sonic trip that includes Afrobeats, jazz, rumba, highlife, hip-hop and many other classics.

rema dreamville performance
01 May 2024

How Live Sound Issues Are Affecting African Musicians

In the aftermath of Rema’s on-stage problems during Dreamville Festival, OkayAfrica speaks to industry professionals on the far-reaching effects of live sound engineering on African musicians.

​An image of Gregory Maqoma on stage with his hand drawn out to the side.
Culture
16 October 2023

Gregory Maqoma is Retiring but He Won’t Stop Moving

Though the South African choreographer and dancer may be hanging up his dance shoes, he still has more to give.

The late kwaito artist Mandoza performs on stage as part of "MTV Base 100th Live!" at the Ster-Kinekor Top Star Drive-In on April 20, 2005 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
South Africa
12 July 2023

From Mbube to Amapiano: South African Music in All Its Glory

Amapiano may be the dominant form of music coming out of South Africa at the moment, but a new book dives into the rich history of the country’s popular music.

Hugh Masekela's New York City Legacy
Music
23 September 2021

Hugh Masekela's New York City Legacy

A look back at the South African legend's time in New York City and his enduring presence in the Big Apple.

South African singer Brenda Mtambo shot in white on an open field.
Music
28 April 2021

Brenda Mtambo Announces New Single ‘Khululeka’

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Brenda Mtambo's single 'Khululeka' is an ode to her emotional growth and the mental health battles she conquered in the past year.

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