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     Njerae, a Kenyan singer, laughs while leaning against a curtain.
    Editorial
    17 February 2025

    How ‘Kenya’s Lover Girl’ is Taking Her Sound Global

    The rising Afro-indie star, Njerae, on her new ‘Four Letter Word’ EP, signing with Universal Music and joining Apple Music’s Africa Rising Class of 2025.

    ​Cover artwork for 'Lungu Boy' by Asake.
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    09 August 2024

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    19 October 2023

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    Malawi mourns the loss of its reggae and Afro-pop icon, Thomas Chibade, who has passed away at 37.

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    28 September 2022

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    "I've always been a huge fan of Kelly Rowland, and when this came up, I could barely keep in the excitement," mentions the young Mavin Records star.

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    Yanga Chief Takes The Lead With His Debut Album ‘Pop Star’

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    The cover of Simmy's Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars) album: a portrait of Simmy wearing colourful Zulu beaded ornaments to a backdrop of a cloudy sky.
    Music
    09 November 2020

    Listen to Simmy’s New Album ‘Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)’

    In her sophomore album 'Tugela Fairy (Made of Stars)', South African artist Simmy expands on the soulful Afro-pop and Afro-house sound that has become the signature sound of El World Music.

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    Music
    07 October 2020

    Interview: Yanga Chief, South Africa’s Most Reluctant Pop Star, Is Starting a New Chapter

    Ahead of his upcoming album, Pop Star, Yanga Chief reflects on songwriting, spirituality and the state of South African hip-hop in this in-depth interview.

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    18 November 2019

    Photos: How La Sunday Became Abidjan's Favorite Party

    Faced with a lack of party options, a group of friends in Côte d'Ivoire sought to revolutionize the way their city turns up.

    Watch Adekunle Gold's New Music Video For 'Young Love'
    Music
    04 October 2019

    Watch Adekunle Gold's New Music Video For 'Young Love'

    This sultry but upbeat track is the third single on his upcoming album, Afro Pop.

    DJ Tunez and Wizkid Drop the Carefree Video for 'Gbese'
    Music
    15 July 2019

    DJ Tunez and Wizkid Drop the Carefree Video for 'Gbese'

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    Music
    28 June 2019

    Listen to Mr Eazi's New Single 'Supernova'

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