Music
23 June 2025
African Artists Who Have Played Iconic Venues
From Burna Boy at Coachella to Black Coffee at Madison Square Garden, African artists are taking center stage worldwide.
From Burna Boy at Coachella to Black Coffee at Madison Square Garden, African artists are taking center stage worldwide.
The legendary Beninese French singer creates a feel-good classic with a famous Nigerian guest.
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.
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.
A celebration of the people who are making African music tick right now, featuring Semzi, Tempoe, Dlala Thukzin, Guiltybeatz, Louddaaa, and more.
The iconic Beninese musician talks to OkayAfrica about her sound, message and the responsibility of true legacy.
With several African artists nominated, we round up all the context and talking points for African music at the upcoming 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
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.
The YG Marley-assisted single is yet another reminder that the Afrobeats superstar has very few peers when it comes to making dance-ready hits.
Nigerian artists utterly dominate the recently created Best African Music Performance Category.
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.
Stonebwoy and Angelique Kidjo unite for "Manodzi" video, a transcendent fusion celebrating African music's global reach.
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OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.
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