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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.
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13 December 2024
The Best Afrobeats Songs of 2024
African music has had some great sonic highs throughout the year. Here are the best Afrobeats songs of 2024, featuring Amaarae, Wizkid, Tyla, Olivetheboy, Angélique Kidjo and more.
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25 July 2024
Why Amaarae’s Features on the Childish Gambino Album Are Important
The innovative Ghanaian artist’s appearances on three songs off the new Childish Gambino album, Bando Stone & The New World, are a signifier of what African artists could potentially do with international collaborations.
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22 June 2023
Amaarae Stuns on NPR's 'Tiny Desk Concert'
Amaarae performed seven songs during her debut Tiny Desk performance, including songs from her latest album, Fountain Baby.
Music
03 May 2023
Amaarae Channels Her Star Power In New Video & Single 'Co-Star'
The Ghanaian Afropop princess also announced the release date for her highly-anticipated second studio album, Fountain Baby.
Music
26 July 2022
Listen to the New 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Prologue' EP
The 3-song EP includes new tracks from Amaarae, Tems and Santa Fe Klan.
Music
09 February 2022
Amaarae Dazzles Fans With Much Anticipated Video For Hit 'SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY'
The Ghanaian-American star is joined by singers Kali Uchis and Moliy to deliver the futuristic, bad b**** anthem.
Arts + Culture
16 December 2021
Here's Our List of This Year's Most Popular TikTok Creators From The Continent
Laughter was the medicine of choice this year, and these African creators did their part in healing the masses.
Music
16 November 2021
Amaarae & Moliy's 'Sad Girlz Luv Money' Remix Debuts On Billboard Hot 100
The blazing hot Ghanaian track hits yet another landmark.
Music
28 September 2021
Dua Saleh & Amaarae Rule the Cosmos In New Video for 'fitt'
Dua Saleh gives fans a peak into what to expect from the upcoming EP Crossover — and we're here for it.
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24 June 2021
Amaarae Breaks Down Her Hits In OkayAfrica's New Video Series 'Decoded'
In Decoded, our favorite African artists dive deep into their music, lyrics and share notable behind-the-scenes moments.
Music
02 February 2021
Amaarae Curates Spotify's 'Black to the Future' Playlist + More For Black History Month
For the month of February, the music streaming giant will be celebrating Black voices, sounds, creators and culture.
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