Podcasts
27 June 2025
Young Jonn Talks About The Journey From Behind the Boards to Center Stage
Joey Akan gets the man of few words to talk about beats, breakthroughs, and becoming his own kind of artist.
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20 June 2025
Tiwa Savage Talks Legacy, Motherhood and the Demands of Inspiration on Afrobeats Intelligence
The Afrobeats megastar holds one of her most candid conversations ever, unpacking what has gone into her powerful sound and image.
Popular
19 June 2025
Joey Akan: Afrobeats’ Original Critic, Storyteller and Troublemaker
Once known for being a vociferous critic, the Nigerian music journalist has grown into a conscientious podcaster who digs thoughtfully into the stories behind the phenomenon that is Afrobeats. In partnering with OkayAfrica, he’s going in even deeper.
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18 June 2025
Burna Boy Announces North American Tour in Support of Upcoming Album
The Nigerian singer’s eighth album, ‘No Sign of Weakness,’ is scheduled for a mid-July release.
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04 June 2025
Watch Tiwa Savage's New Music Video For the R&B-Leaning Single, “You4Me”
The Nigerian superstar’s fourth studio album, 'This One is Personal,’ is scheduled for release this summer.
Editorial
19 May 2025
Timaya Reflects on Legacy, Hustle, and Afrobeats’ Early Days on 'Afrobeats Intelligence'
The Nigerian music OG opens up to Joey Akan starting out, betting on himself with no Plan B, and longevity in the game.
08 May 2025
African Artists Shine in the 2025 BET Awards Nominations
From Ayra Starr to Maglera Doe Boy, this year’s nominations highlight the global rise of African music across genres and borders.
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05 May 2025
Louddaaa Is Designing the Sound for Your Favorite Afrobeats Artists
The producer talks to OkayAfrica about his journey from sound engineering to producing, and how he’s orchestrated records for artists like Davido, Ayra Starr, Simi, Magixx, and more.
News
02 May 2025
Burna Boy Releases a Seductive New Single “Sweet Love”
The Grammy winner swaps bravado for vulnerability on a reggae-tinged single that previews his eighth album, No Sign of Weakness.
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28 April 2025
Femi Kuti Soundtracks a ‘Journey Through Life’ in His New Album
The Afrobeat legend talks to OkayAfrica about the making and familial themes of his eleventh studio album, Journey Through Life.
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25 April 2025
Ayra Starr Drops Sultry New Single “Gimme Dat” Featuring Wizkid
With a Latin Diamond plaque, BET nods, and a film debut, 2025 is shaping up to be the singer’s biggest year yet.
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24 April 2025
Davido Balances Strong Execution and Purpose on ‘5ive’
The Nigerian Afrobeats superstar doubles down on his ability to make hits, favoring a level of familiarity that pays off positively.
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