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    Front view of Emmanuel Jal wearing a yellow suit jacket, a white necklace, and golden flower-shaped broach in his hair. To his left and right are two women wearing all-white dresses, jewelry, and white eyeliner.
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    02 October 2020

    Niniola Brings Africa To The World With New Album 'Colours and Sounds'

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    28 February 2020

    Listen to Niniola's New Song 'Fantasy,' Featuring Femi Kuti

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    Watch Niniola's Lively Music Video for 'Omo Rapala'

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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

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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.

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    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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    Luanda's Crown Prince of Afro-House Djeff aka Afrozilla

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