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30 May 2025
The Songs You Need to Hear This Week
The best African music of the week featuring Kizz Daniel, Seun Kuti, Zuukou Mayzie x Baaba Maal, Ugaboys, Mereba, and more.
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Music
29 May 2025
The Best Afrobeats Songs Right Now
The standout records from May include songs from Seyi Vibez, Rowlene, King Paluta, Joshua Baraka, and more.
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27 May 2025
Tyla Wins 2025 AMA Afrobeats Award
This year’s Afrobeats category at the American Music Awards has gone to the South African superstar, stoking questions about genre classification.
Music
27 May 2025
The Best West African Songs Right Now
This month’s Best New Music From West Africa features sounds from Senegal, Nigeria and Ghana.
Music
26 May 2025
The Best East African Songs Right Now
OkayAfrica rounds up the best new music to come out of Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya this May.
News
24 May 2025
10 Songs That Make Us Extremely Proud to be African
For Africa Day, we asked our OkayAfrica staff members to reflect on a song that makes them feel proud to be African.
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23 May 2025
Gyakie Expresses the Struggles & Success of a Life in Music on ‘Afrobeats Intelligence’
The Ghanaian singer talks to Joey Akan about the pressures of family legacy, the evolution of her music, and what it means to be a lover girl in a world where selfishness triumphs.
Editorial
19 May 2025
Timaya Reflects on Legacy, Hustle, and Afrobeats’ Early Days on 'Afrobeats Intelligence'
The Nigerian music OG opens up to Joey Akan starting out, betting on himself with no Plan B, and longevity in the game.
News
15 May 2025
Five Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast Episodes to Catch up On
As the new season of Afrobeats Intelligence – presented by OkayAfrica – unfolds, here are some essential episodes to check out from its earlier archive.
08 May 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.
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05 May 2025
Louddaaa Is Designing the Sound for Your Favorite Afrobeats Artists
The producer talks to OkayAfrica about his journey from sound engineering to producing, and how he’s orchestrated records for artists like Davido, Ayra Starr, Simi, Magixx, and more.
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02 May 2025
Burna Boy Releases a Seductive New Single “Sweet Love”
The Grammy winner swaps bravado for vulnerability on a reggae-tinged single that previews his eighth album, No Sign of Weakness.
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