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31 July 2025
The Best East African Songs Right Now: July 2025 Edition
OkayAfrica rounds up the best new music to come out of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania this July. Enjoy the best new East African music below.
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28 June 2025
The Best East African Songs of 2025 So Far — Mid-Year Roundup
OkayAfrica highlights the standout tracks shaping East African music in 2025 so far, with top picks from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia, and the diaspora.
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The Best East African Songs of 2023 So Far
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The 5 Best East African Songs of the Month (May)
Featuring Njeri, Rayvanny, Zuchu, Buruklyn Boyz and more.
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28 April 2022
The 6 Best East African Songs of the Month (April)
Featuring Boutross, Parroty, Nadia Mukami, Marioo x Harmonize, Coco Em and more.
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The 5 Best East African Songs of the Month (March)
Featuring Diamond Platnumz, Khaligraph Jones, Bensoul, Nviiri The Storyteller, Arrow Bwoy and more.
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