Falz Cooks Up a Platter of Stories and Sounds on ‘The Feast’ The Nigerian rapper has been one of the most consistent artists and creatives around. His latest album, ‘The Feast,’ showcases his ability to incorporate new voices without losing the essence of his trusted methods over the years. news July 9, 2025
African Artists Shine in the 2025 BET Awards Nominations From Ayra Starr to Maglera Doe Boy, this year’s nominations highlight the global rise of African music across genres and borders. May 8, 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. music April 3, 2025
Listen to Odumodublvck’s Surprise Mixtape ‘The Machine Is Coming’ The Nigerian rapper’s 16-song drop features appearances from Victony, Rondodasosa, Shallipopi, BOJ, and more. music April 1, 2025
Get to Know Congolese Collective Fulu Miziki Kinshasa-based Fulu Miziki uses recycled trash to make their own, unique musical instruments. music December 11, 2024
Sudanese and Egyptian Rappers Battle in the Latest ‘Rap Shar3’ In a friendly rap battle, the two rap scenes show off their artistry and respect for each other’s cultures. Watch Part 2 here to decide for yourself who won. music November 12, 2024
Burna Boy, Maglera Doe Boy, ODUMODUBLVCK, Blxckie Nominated for BET Hip Hop Awards 2024 Strong African representation at the forthcoming awards show demonstrates the genre’s standing on the continent. music September 19, 2024
The Best Southern African Songs of 2024 So Far The first half of the year is upon us, and with that comes the need to reflect on all the bangers we’ve encountered so far. Step in and enjoy sounds from the Southern region of the continent. music June 27, 2024
The Best West African Songs of 2024 So Far From women taking the lead, to brilliant emerging artists, the first half of 2024 was a pleasantly surprising period for music coming out of West Africa. music June 27, 2024
FL EX is Bringing Egyptian Drill to the World Get to know fast-rising rapper and singer FL EX, one of the acts helping propel Egyptian drill and North African hip hop to stratospheric levels. music March 16, 2023
The 20 Best South African Hip-Hop Songs of 2019 FeaturingSolo, Yanga Chief, Hanna, A-Reece, Indigo Stella, Shane Eagle, Priddy Ugly, Flameand many more. music December 10, 2019
AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #54: DJ GIOUMANNE Download the 1980s "Afro Cosmic Club Vol. 3" mixtape from African Hip-Hop's DJ Gioumanne in our latest Africa In Your Earbuds. news August 11, 2014
Download DJ Juls 'Jungle Book Beat Tape III' Grab Ghanaian producer DJ Juls' African hip-hop mixtape "Jungle Book Beat Tape III" audio October 29, 2013
Weekend Burners: The Best Tracks & Music Videos Of The Week Download and stream the best African hip-hop music videos and songs released this week. audio September 13, 2013
Weekend Burners: The Best Tracks & Music Videos Of The Week Download and watch the best African hip-hop songs and music videos that came out this week. video August 30, 2013
Weekend Burners: The Best Tracks & Music Videos of The Week Download the best tracks & African music videos dropped this week video August 23, 2013
Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week Download and stream the best African hip-hop tracks and videos dropped this week. audio August 2, 2013
AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #49: KOOL A.D. MIXTAPE 'CHANGOHOLICS' Download our latest African hip-hop mixtape compiled by former Das Racist member Kool A.D. Stream Kool A.D's mixtape "Changoholics." africa in your earbuds July 30, 2013
Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week Download the best African hip-hop music tracks and music videos released this week. audio July 12, 2013
Young Fathers 'Queen Is Dead' Watch African hip-hop trio Young Fathers' new music video for "Queen Is Dead." video July 11, 2013
Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week Download the best African hip-hop tracks dropped this week. audio June 28, 2013
Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week We roundup the best African music released this week in our Weekend Burners theme. audio June 14, 2013
Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week Hear the best African music and African hip-hop tracks dropped this week. audio June 7, 2013
Namibia's Black Vulcanite Speak On Power, Corruption and Freedom In "Visions" Namibia's Black Vulcanite have set African Hip-Hop's new standard of consciousness. Check out their new music video for "Visions" here. video June 6, 2013
Stream Young Fathers' 'Tape Two' Stream African hip-hop trio Young Fathers' "Tape Two" in its entirety. audio June 4, 2013
Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week Stream the best African music and African hip-hop released this week in Weekend Burners. audio May 31, 2013
Young Fathers 'Mr. Martyr' African hip-hop from Young Fathers in their new single "Mr. Martyr" audio May 31, 2013
Jesse Jagz 'Redemption' Watch the video for Jesse Jagz' African hip-hop song "Redemption." video May 30, 2013
Blitz the Ambassador Pays Tribute to 'Dikembe!' New African hip-hop from Blitz the Ambassador, a tribute to the NBA's Dikembe Mutombo audio May 29, 2013
Kahli Abdu x Kid Konnect 'No Love' New African hip-hop from Kahli Abdu and Kid Konnect, 'No Love.' video May 29, 2013
Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week Download the best African hip-hop music tracks released this week in Weekend Burners audio May 17, 2013
Kobi Onyame 'The Real part 2' New African hip-hop from Ghanaian-born Glasgow-based Kobi Onyama. video May 15, 2013
Bamboo 'Bibi Yangu' Kenyan-American newcomer Bamboo drops a new track "Bibi Yangu," showcasing the rapper's ability to meld American and African hip-hop styles to great effect video May 10, 2013
Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week Heat the best African music and African hip-hop tracks released this week. audio May 10, 2013
Throwback Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week Want to catch up on May 2013’s top African music? Weekend Burners delivers Top African tracks you can’t miss. Download the best African Songs released that week. audio May 3, 2013
Alec Lomami 'Mélancolie Joyeuse' EP [Download] Download DRC producer/rapper Alec Lomami's standout EP. audio April 30, 2013
AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #43: THE GTW Stream an African hip-hop mixtape from 'Chigerian' producer The GTW. africa in your earbuds April 30, 2013
Alec Lomami 'Pardon My French' Alec Lomami flips Miriam Makeba and samples Outkast & Watch The Throne in his Congolose banger "Pardon My French." audio April 29, 2013
Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week Downlaod the best African music and hip-hop tracks that dropped this week. video April 26, 2013
Young Fathers 'I Heard' Watch Young Father's "I Heard," an eerie mirror-effected video for their standout African hip-hop gem. video April 24, 2013
Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week from April 2013 Revisit to Best African Hip-Hop tracks from the week April 19, 2013, with our Weekend Burners playlist. Stream the best modern African singles released this week. audio April 19, 2013
Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week Rewind top African hip-hop singles from the week of April 12, 2013—stream the top modern African hip-hop music releases in this edition of Weekend Burners. promote April 12, 2013
Audio: Young Fathers 'I Heard' Stream Young Fathers' trotting lullaby single "I Heard" off their upcoming TAPE TWO. music April 10, 2013
Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week Hear and stream the best African hip-hop and music tracks that came out this week. news April 5, 2013
Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week Stream and hear the best African hip-hop music tracks that made it to the blog this week. news March 29, 2013
Audio: Malawi Producer Atu's Future RnB Listen to Malawi/Ann Arbor producer Atu's hazy future RnB album "Pictures On Silence" and watch a highly-stylized video for "The Duo" featuring Sango. music March 26, 2013
Video: Congo Beat Making Lab 'Cho Cho Cho' Watch a dance heavy music video for Congo Beat Making Lab's massive single "Cho Cho Cho." news March 26, 2013
Exclusive: kechPhrase x Afrikan Boy x Rilgood "All Natural" + Working w/ Kool AD Hear a new track from Nigerian/Chicago rapper kechPhrase with Afrikan Boy and Rilgood, plus read about his work with former Das Racist emcee Kool AD. music March 25, 2013
Weekend Burners: Top Tracks of the Week Looking for the hottest African hip-hop songs of the week? Weekend Burners from March 2013 delivers a throwback playlist of must-hear tracks and videos. Stream now on OkayAfrica. news March 22, 2013
Throwback Weekend Heaters : Top Tracks of the Week Looking for the freshest African hip-hop tracks from Weekend Heaters in March 2013? Tune in to OkayAfrica and experience the tracks that set the weekend on fire. news March 15, 2013
Dakar x NYC Global Hip-Hop Exchange Head to an African hip hop talk and concert at NYU's Gallatin center this weekend. news March 8, 2013
Video: Young Fathers 'The Guide' Watch an experimental lyric video for African hip-hop group Young Fathers' latest single "The Guide." video March 8, 2013
Video: Marksmen's Space Age Raps + EP Download Watch a clip from African hip hop futurists Marksmen and download their free EP. video March 7, 2013
Audio: Burkinabé Rapper Art Melody's 'Wogdog Blues' [LP] Listen to an African hip-hop album from Burkinabe rapper Art Melody. news March 6, 2013
Interview: Young Fathers We chat with buzzing trio Young Fathers to talk about their Nigerian/Liberian background, Naija pop influences and much more. news March 4, 2013
AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #38: YOUNG FATHERS Download an African In Your Earbuds mixtape from Scottish afro-futurist trio Young Fathers. news February 26, 2013
Early '00s Guinean Rap From MC N'Djoll Download some early 200s Guinean rap from Mc N'Djoll, unearthed by Awesome Tapes From Africa. news February 22, 2013
Video: M.anifest 'Blue (Chale What Dey Happen)' + 'GH Baby' ft. E.L. & Efya [Download] Two Ghanaian-reppin' bangers from Accra rapper M.anifest, with the help of E.L and Efya. music February 20, 2013
Video: Burkina Faso Rap Crew Waga 3000 Watch a video for Burkina Faso rappers Waga 3000's anti-violence track "Voir Sombrer Ses Files." music February 19, 2013
Premiere: Ill Skillz 'To The Beat Ya'll (T.T.B.Y.)' Listen to our premiere of Cape Town rap duo Ill Skillz' Common-sampling "To The Beat Ya'll." news February 13, 2013
Video: Art Melody 'FUTUR' ft. High Priest Watch a found-footage clip for African hip-hop artist Art Melody's dark "FUTUR" featuring Antipop Consortium's High Priest. video February 6, 2013
Video: Young Fathers 'Romance' Watch African hip-hop group Young Fathers' music video for "Romance." video January 17, 2013
Video: Papa Ghana 'DVMSKO' Watch a video for the dark-electro African hip-hop track "DVMSKO" by Papa Ghana. music January 15, 2013
Audio: THEESatisfaction x Old Money 'Enchantruss' (Remix) Brooklyn production crew Old Money remix THEESatisfaction's "Enchantruss" music January 7, 2013
Naija Hip Hop: The Freshman Class of African Hip-Hop Artists See the newest African hip-hop artists, including music videos. Check out Nigerian naija Hip Hop artists. news December 7, 2012
