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    Nigerian artist Kold AF in braids in the music video for “365.”
    Latest
    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.

    Tems performs onstage in the Mojave tent at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 14, 2024 in Indio, California.
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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.

    Here's The Lowdown On The 2021 South African Music Awards Nominees List
    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!

    Sun-El Musician - OkayAfrica
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    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'.

    Interview: Sun-El Musician Is Going 'To the World & Beyond'
    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

    Listen To Sun-El Musician’s Sophomore Album ‘To The World & Beyond’
    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'.

    Simmy - OkayAfrica
    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.

    How East African Musicians Are Making Money Today
    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.

    Watch Ami Faku and Sun-El Musician’s Music Video for ‘Into Ingawe’
    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.'

    The Master Musicians of Joujouka
    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."

    Sun-El Musician’s ‘Africa To The World’ Album Knocks Hard
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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.

    ‘Akanamali’ Hitmaker Sun-El Musician Releases Another Potential Hit
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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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