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The Best East African Songs of 2017
Our ten favorite East African music this year come from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.
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09 March 2017
15 African Artists You Need to See at SXSW
Here are the African artists you should see at SXSW, featuring Faarrow, Maleek Berry, Little Simz, Ayo Jay and more.
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Alikiba Becomes the First East African Signed to Sony
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