The 23-track, deeply personal album confronts the death of the rapper’s mother, embedding the experience of depression and loss in an Egyptian cultural context.
OkayAfrica rounds up the best new music to come out of Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania this April.
This month’s best songs from West Africa come from Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Ghana.
The Afrobeat legend talks to OkayAfrica about the making and familial themes of his eleventh studio album, Journey Through Life.
With a Latin Diamond plaque, BET nods, and a film debut, 2025 is shaping up to be the singer’s biggest year yet.
The London DJ makes her producer debut with a genre-blending banger featuring Tyler ICU, Diamond Platnumz, and more.
The Nigerian Afrobeats superstar doubles down on his ability to make hits, favoring a level of familiarity that pays off positively.
In his latest album, Eclairer le Monde - Light The World, the Senegalese music legend creates a thrilling, sonically inventive reminder of his talents.
OkayAfrica talks to the Afrobeats star about his latest album, BlownBoy Ru, and how he’s carved his niche by blending Afrobeats and dancehall.
The Nigerian superstar’s fourth studio album, 'This One is Personal,’ is scheduled for release this summer.
The Nigerian megastar releases a 17-song album featuring a long list of contributions from the likes of Victoria Monét, Shenseea, Omah Lay, Victony, Odumodublvck, Becky G and more.
With new work on the horizon, South Africa’s Nakhane reflects on artistry, mourning, and the beauty of sounds that refuse to behave in this exclusive interview with OkayAfrica.