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11 August 2025
DJ Maphorisa Brings Amapiano Heat as Mainland Block Party Returns to NYC
The Lagos-born street party collective joins forces with the South African hitmaker for round two of its U.S. takeover.
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06 August 2025
What It’s Like To … Be an Afrobeats Songwriter
Mbryo, born Maxwell Omoferi, is one of the foremost songwriters in Afrobeats. He has co-written Grammy-nominated hits for stars like Ayra Starr, Davido, and Magixx. His rise from the streets of Lagos to the global music stage is both inspirational and instructive.
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01 August 2025
Rema Infuses Fresh Energy into Afrobeats on Sizzling New Single, “Kelebu”
On his latest single, the Nigerian superstar lives up to his reputation as one of Afrobeats’ most inventive artists, launching a $10K dance challenge to match.
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29 July 2025
The Best Afrobeats Songs Right Now: July 2025 Edition
This playlist of the latest Afrobeats hits features Ayra Starr, Asake, Chella, Sarkodie, Tyla, and more.
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25 July 2025
Ayra Starr Turns Up the Heat With 'Hot Body'
The Afrobeats star follows up her Wizkid-featuring “Gimme Dat” with another sizzling song for the Summer — fresh off her BET win, a Roc Nation deal, and an ongoing global tour with Coldplay.
Music
25 July 2025
How Mainland Block Party Is Taking Afrobeats Global
Seven years into their first event, the organizers of Mainland Block Party are pushing their Afrobeats vibes into the world. Ahead of their forthcoming New York festival in collaboration with OkayAfrica, they discuss the roots of the organization and where they’re headed.
News
24 July 2025
Pheelz Shares a Beautiful Afrobeats Collaboration With "Stay Together"
In this exclusive premiere, Nigerian artist and producer Pheelz talks to OkayAfrica about the creative process behind “Stay Together,” his latest single in collaboration with Beyond Music, Marshall Muze, Naimah, and Ella Rose.
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21 July 2025
How Director Pink Visualizes the Imagery of Afrobeats
On the latest episode of Afrobeats Intelligence, the music video creator Director Pink discusses her roots in the scene and how she translates music into wholesome visual experiences.
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16 July 2025
Ayra Starr Signs with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Elevating Her Afrobeats Career Internationally
The Nigerian singer’s strong ambition of global superstardom is expected to be boosted by this strategic partnership with Roc Nation, along with the continued support of Mavin and Universal Music Group.
Video
16 July 2025
15 Years of OkayAfrica, 15 Defining Moments in Pop Culture, Innovation and Activism
From Afrobeats going global to groundbreaking films, creative innovation, and youth-led protest movements, this video dives into the African moments that have defined the continent’s identity and transformation since OkayAfrica launched in 2010.
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15 July 2025
How Kokoroko’s ‘Tuff Times Never Last’ Turned a Meme into a Musical Healing Mantra
The band's new album pulls humor, heartbreak, and harmony into one of their most confident and emotionally expansive works yet.
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14 July 2025
Afrobeats Intelligence: Lanre Masha on Authenticity and the Evolution of Nigerian Music
The Orchard’s West Africa Director joins Joey Akan to talk about surviving the Alaba era, staying authentic, and how content now drives the industry.
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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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