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10 July 2025
Da Capo’s Journey to Become an Afro-House Torchbearer
With his new album, 'Indigo Child II: Love and Frequency,' the South African producer asserts himself as one of the most original voices in electronic music.
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04 February 2025
Emmanuel Jal Wants His People to Shower With Milk
From hip-hop to Afro-house, the former child soldier turned recording artist finds joyful ways to spread a message of peace and unity that is becoming ever more relevant.
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17 June 2022
The 5 Songs You Need to Hear This Week
Featuring Black Coffee x Drake, Ladipoe, Ayra Starr x Sun-El Musician, Gyakie and Tay Iwar.
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16 October 2020
Simmy Drops New Single 'Emakhaya' Ahead of Highly-Anticipated Sophomore Album
Simmy has recently dropped a new banger titled 'Emakhaya' and it is the perfect way to usher in the weekend.
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02 October 2020
Niniola Brings Africa To The World With New Album 'Colours and Sounds'
The songstress is joined by heavyweights Timbaland, Afro B and Femi Kuti on her tour of Africa's dance sounds.
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28 February 2020
Listen to Niniola's New Song 'Fantasy,' Featuring Femi Kuti
The Nigerian 'Queen of Afro-house' links with the legendary musician on an infectious new banger.
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10 January 2020
Watch Niniola's Lively Music Video for 'Omo Rapala'
The "Queen of Afro-house" is back with a fun, Lagos-shot music video.
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12 July 2019
Video: Niniola Talks Afro-House and Getting Co-Signs From Timbaland & Drake
We sit down with the Nigerian singer for our latest installment of 'Moments With'
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28 June 2019
Niniola Returns With Infectious New Single 'Boda Sodiq'
The Nigerian "Queen of Afro-House" delivers another banger.
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01 May 2018
How African Polyrhythms Are the Root of European Club Music
We talk to Crudo Volta, creators of the new documentary Yenkyi Taxi, about the deep influence of African polyrhythms.
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05 December 2017
Niniola Is the Nigerian Queen of Afro-House
Niniola's combination of an inimitable voice and confident songwriting shine in her debut album, This Is Me.
Africa In Your Earbuds
18 August 2016
AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #73: DOTORADO PRO
Teenage producer Dotorado Pro showcases his deep Angolan afro-house style in a new Africa In Your Earbuds mixtape.
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