• Home
  • Popular
  • Audio
  • What's Hot
  • Video
  • Events
  • News
  • Latest
  • North Africa
  • East Africa
  • Southern Africa
  • West Africa
  • Central Africa
  • What It's Like To...
  • Sports
  • Arts + Culture
  • Art
  • Literature
  • Tech
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Music
  • Latest
  • North Africa
  • East Africa
  • Southern Africa
  • West Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Profiles & Interviews
  • Songs You Need To Hear
  • Careers
  • Sudan Uprising
  • Diaspora
  • Afro-Latino
  • In Translation
  • South Africa Reframed
  • Freedom Day
  • Podcasts
  • Afrobeats Intelligence
  • No Wahala
  • Kenya
  • Music Brief
  • Shop
  • Countries
  • Continental
  • USA
  • Nigeria
  • South Africa
  • Global
  • Fashion + Beauty
  • Film + TV
  • Latest
  • North Africa
  • East Africa
  • Southern Africa
  • West Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Profiles & Interviews
  • OkayAfrica15

    Site Navigation

    OkayAfrica 15
    News
    LatestNorth AfricaEast AfricaSouthern AfricaWest AfricaCentral AfricaWhat It's Like To...Sports
    Music
    LatestNorth AfricaEast AfricaSouthern AfricaWest AfricaCentral AfricaProfiles & Interviews
    Film + TV
    LatestNorth AfricaEast AfricaSouthern AfricaWest AfricaCentral AfricaProfiles & Interviews
    Video
    Arts + Culture
    ArtLiteratureTechFoodTravelFashionBeauty
    Shop
    Podcasts
    Election Tracker
    OkayAfrica 15
    News
    LatestNorth AfricaEast AfricaSouthern AfricaWest AfricaCentral AfricaWhat It's Like To...Sports
    Music
    LatestNorth AfricaEast AfricaSouthern AfricaWest AfricaCentral AfricaProfiles & Interviews
    Film + TV
    LatestNorth AfricaEast AfricaSouthern AfricaWest AfricaCentral AfricaProfiles & Interviews
    Video
    Arts + Culture
    ArtLiteratureTechFoodTravelFashionBeauty
    Shop
    Podcasts
    Election Tracker

    afropop Stories

    Maleek Berry’s Debut Album, ‘If Only Love Was Enough,’ Brings Back 2000s Afropop with a Fresh Twist
    Music
    12 June 2025

    Maleek Berry’s Debut Album, ‘If Only Love Was Enough,’ Brings Back 2000s Afropop with a Fresh Twist

    After more than a decade pioneering contemporary Afrobeats music, the British Nigerian singer and producer shares his debut album.

    Tems Will Headline The First-Ever FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show
    Sports
    09 June 2025

    Tems Will Headline The First-Ever FIFA Club World Cup Halftime Show

    Set to take place in the US, the performance will feature the Nigerian hitmaker alongside other global superstars.

    Bella Shmurda: The Formation of Afropop’s Most Spiritual Man
    Video
    06 June 2025

    Bella Shmurda: The Formation of Afropop’s Most Spiritual Man

    In this riveting episode, Bella Shmurda unpeels his life’s journey, discussing how emotional resonance and spirituality influence his craft

    The Songs You Need to Hear This Week
    Music
    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.

    The  Best West African Songs Right Now
    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.

    A photo of Timaya wearing a white shirt and black hat and smiling. The words "From backstage to Billboard - Timaya" are written beside him.
    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.

    African Artists Shine in the 2025 BET Awards Nominations
    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.

    Burna Boy Releases a Seductive New Single “Sweet Love”
    News
    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.

    Ayra Starr Drops Sultry New Single “Gimme Dat” Featuring Wizkid
    Latest
    25 April 2025

    Ayra Starr Drops Sultry New Single “Gimme Dat” Featuring Wizkid

    With a Latin Diamond plaque, BET nods, and a film debut, 2025 is shaping up to be the singer’s biggest year yet.

    Skyla Tylaa Drops a Cross-Continental Club Anthem with “Bombshell (Cheza)”
    Latest
    25 April 2025

    Skyla Tylaa Drops a Cross-Continental Club Anthem with “Bombshell (Cheza)”

    The London DJ makes her producer debut with a genre-blending banger featuring Tyler ICU, Diamond Platnumz, and more.

    How Did African Artists Fare At Coachella 2025?
    News
    14 April 2025

    How Did African Artists Fare At Coachella 2025?

    The first weekend of the prestigious festival gave the continent some resounding highs from Tyla, Seun Kuti, and Amaarae — and a confusing low from Rema.

    Tems performs on the West Stage at All Points East 2024 at Victoria Park on August 16, 2024 in London, England.
    Latest
    20 February 2025

    Tems and Tyla Join Spotify's Billions Club

    Both singers have doubled the African representation on the list of songs with over a billion streams on Spotify.

    More Stories

    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.

    Quick Links
    NewsMusicFilm + TVVideoPodcastsShop
    Company
    Contact UsPrivacy PolicySubmit a SongOpen Positions
    Social

    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.

    copyright © okayafrica 2025