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06 March 2025
Ten African Women Musicians to Watch
To mark International Women’s Month this March, OkayAfrica highlights 10 artists who are pushing the boundaries.
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15 April 2024
Five African Music Highlights at Coachella 2024
From Tems' star-studded performance to Mdou Moctar's electrifying guitar solos, these are the moments where African music shone during weekend one of Coachella.
South Africa
21 May 2021
Here's The Lowdown On The 2021 South African Music Awards Nominees List
Amapiano king Kabza De Small leads the nominees list, while music fans are outraged over Makhadzi receiving zero nominations. Plus, Kelly Khumalo rejects her nomination. Here's more!
News
05 March 2021
Sun-El Musician Releases Accompanying Visuals for 'Ubomi Abumanga'
Watch the new music video for Sun-El Musician and Msaki's Xhosa number 'Ubomi Abumanga'.
Music
04 December 2020
Interview: Sun-El Musician Is Going 'To the World & Beyond'
Thirteen years ago, Sun-El Musician left his home in the Midlands of KwaZulu Natal and dropped out of university to move to Joburg and pursue a dream that continues to unfold with To the World & Beyond, the much-anticipated followup to his debut album
Music
04 December 2020
Listen To Sun-El Musician’s Sophomore Album ‘To The World & Beyond’
South African deejay and producer extraordinaire, Sun-El Musician drops 'To The World & Beyond', the follow-up to his widely successful 2018 debut, 'Africa To The World'.
Music
16 October 2020
Simmy Drops New Single 'Emakhaya' Ahead of Highly-Anticipated Sophomore Album
Simmy has recently dropped a new banger titled 'Emakhaya' and it is the perfect way to usher in the weekend.
Music
28 May 2020
How East African Musicians Are Making Money Today
We speak with star artists and music industry professionalsto find out how monetization sources are changing in East Africa.
Music
22 November 2019
Watch Ami Faku and Sun-El Musician’s Music Video for ‘Into Ingawe’
Ami Faku and Sun-El Musician share the visuals for their hit single 'Into Ingawe.'
Music
13 May 2019
The Master Musicians of Joujouka
"In 1970, I found my way up into the Rif Mountains of Morocco where I encountered a tribe of musicians. I was so blown away by what I found there that I tore up my return ticket and stayed for a couple of years."
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04 May 2018
Sun-El Musician’s ‘Africa To The World’ Album Knocks Hard
Sun-El Musician's debut album is potent.
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08 February 2018
‘Akanamali’ Hitmaker Sun-El Musician Releases Another Potential Hit
Listen to "Bamthathile" by Sun-El Musician featuring Mlindo.
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