On Behalf of My Unborn Son: Thank You African Male Artists African men's openness towards exploring different kinds of masculinity gives me hope for the future. writing November 5, 2018
Petite Noir Is the King of Noirwave On his new release,La Maison Noir, Petite Noir blends bombastic rhythms, surging melodies, and the style and substance of the DRC. audio October 11, 2018
Listen to Petite Noir and Danny Brown's 'Beach' The second single fromLa Maison Noir / The Black House. audio September 21, 2018
10 Far-Out Afrofuturistic Music Videos You Need to See These music videos showcase diverse subplots of Afrofuturism: from surrealism and space travel, to dystopians and love fantasies. video July 20, 2017
Silicon Africa: A Playlist of Africa's Electronic Music Innovators This SILICON AFRICA playlist showcases how technological innovation has influenced artists across the continent and their song craft. music May 1, 2017
Petite Noir Shares Glorious New 'Just Breathe' Video Watch Petite Noir's new music video for "Just Breathe," off his debut album La Vie Est Belle / Life Is Beautiful. video September 28, 2016
Listen to Petite Noir Join Danny Brown on Brilliant New Song, 'Rolling Stone' Detroit rapper Danny Brown and South African noirwaver Petite Noir are a match made in heaven. audio September 15, 2016
Little Simz is Coming Back to South Africa (!!) UK rapper Little Simz is making her Johannesburg-area live debut at Oppikoppi. news July 14, 2016
Dope Saint Jude Has a Right To Flex Cape Town-based rapper Dope Saint Jude on her debut EP, 'Reimagine' music June 23, 2016
When Will SABC Show Some Respek for South Africa's Young Talent? SABC recycling yesteryear hits is a reflection of how backwards South African media is. op-ed June 10, 2016
The Full List of Winners at the 2016 South African Music Awards #SAMA22 Here’s who won what at the 2016 South African Music Awards #SAMA22 in Durban. news June 5, 2016
Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) Drops New Cape Town-Recorded Track, 'Dec 99th - N.A.W.' Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) shares new track, 'Dec 99th - N.A.W.', produced by Ferrari Sheppard and recorded in Cape Town on May 5, 2016. news May 6, 2016
#SAMA22: The Nominees For The 2016 South African Music Awards (SAMAs) The full list of nominees for the 2016 South African Music Awards (SAMAs) news April 21, 2016
Noirwaver: Petite Noir Takes New York City We go behind-the-scenes with Petite Noir at his Brooklyn concert, the last American stop on the 'La Vie Est Belle/ Life Is Beautiful' tour. photos April 14, 2016
14 African Artists You Need To See At SXSW Here are the African artists you can't miss at SXSW 2016. usa March 12, 2016
Petite Noir Announces U.S. Tour Dates South African artist Petite Noir announces his U.S. tour dates, starting in March at Austin's SXSW festival and ending in NYC. video February 10, 2016
Win A Pair Of Weekend Passes To Cape Town Electronic Music Festival 2016 Okayafrica is giving away a pair of weekend passes to Cape Town Electronic Music Festival 2016. events January 25, 2016
Cape Town Electronic Music Festival Reveals Full 2016 Lineup: Petite Noir, Okmalumkoolkat, Rudeboyz, Aero Manyelo & More Petite Noir, Rudeboyz, Aero Manyelo, Nightmares On Wax and more will perform at the 2016 Cape Town Electronic Music Festival events January 12, 2016
Petite Noir Shares The Striking Virtual Reality Music Video For 'La Vie Est Belle' South African-based musician Petite Noir share the stunning music video for the title track from his debut album La Vie Est Belle. video October 19, 2015
Baloji's Love Letter To The Congo Is The Most Stunning Music Video Of The Year Baloji searches for Congolese style on a road trip through Kinshasa in the stunning music video for "Capture," off the 64 Bits & Malachite EP video September 3, 2015
Stream Petite Noir's Debut Album 'La Vie Est Belle / Life Is Beautiful' Petite Noir's debut album 'La Vie Est Belle / Life Is Beautiful' is streaming a week early via NPR First Listen. news September 3, 2015
Petite Noir Shares The Love Song 'MDR' 'Noirwave' singer-songwriter Petite Noir shares "MDR," a rare love song off his upcoming album 'La Vie Est Belle / Life Is Beautiful.' news August 25, 2015
Petite Noir Explores The Perception Of Africa As A 'Dark Continent' In The Video For 'Best' Petite Noir shares the striking visuals for "Best," the second single off his upcoming album 'La Vie Est Belle / Life Is Beautiful' video August 4, 2015
Petite Noir Heads To Lubumbashi, DRC In The Music Video For 'Down' Petite Noir paints a portrait of his Congolese background in the Lubumbashi-shot video for "Down," the first single off his upcoming LP. video June 23, 2015
Okmalumkoolkat Gets Remixed By Petite Noir, Sibot, Jumping Back Slash & More In 're:code H0' EP Stream 're:code H0,' a remix EP of Okmalumkoolkat's 'Holy Oxygen' featuring Petite Noir, Sibot, Jumping Back Slash, salute, Wandl and more. news May 29, 2015
Petite Noir Shares The Black-And-White Visuals For 'The Fall' Watch the minimalist, black-and-white video for South African noirwave producer Petite Noir's "The Fall." video March 10, 2015
BLK JKS' Tshepang Ramoba Remixes Petite Noir Stream BLK JKS drummer and producer Tshepang Ramoba's SA dancefloor remix of Petite Noir's "Noirse." news March 3, 2015
Petite Noir Shares New Single 'Shadows' Stream South African 'noir wave' producer Petite Noir's striking new single "Shadows" from his upcoming The King Of Anxiety EP. news January 14, 2015
Yasiin Bey Joins Petite Noir On New Version Of 'Till We Ghosts' South African noir wave founder Petite Noir releases a new version of "Till We Ghosts" featuring Yasiin Bey (aka Mos Def). news December 17, 2014
Petite Noir Releases The VHS Visuals For 'Chess' Watch Cape Town noir waver Petite Noir's VHS-style music video for "Chess." video November 24, 2014
Petite Noir Reveals Details On 'The King Of Anxiety' EP Petite Noir reveals the tracklist and details on his upcoming 5-track EP. news November 6, 2014
Yasiin Bey & Petite Noir Talk Noirwave With Dazed Yasiin Bey and Petite Noir talk Noirwave in an interview with Dazed Magazine. news August 20, 2014
Attaque 'Only You (Petite Noir Remix)' Download Petite Noir's airy remix of London producer Attaque's "Only You." news July 23, 2014
Petite Noir Drops A Noirwave Remix Of French/British Indie Pop Band Frànçois & The Atlas Mountains Cape Town's Petite Noir drops a noir wave remix of French/British indie pop band Frànçois & the Atlas Mountains' "The Way to The Forest." audio July 2, 2014
Petite Noir x Gold Coast Trading Co. x Drone Society Petite Noir and Gold Coast Trading Company teamed up to release a fashion capsule collection entitled Gold Drones. style May 28, 2014
Did A UK Rock Group Steal Petite Noir's 'Till We Ghosts'? Did UK rock group Peace steal Petite Noir's 'Till We Ghosts' on their single "Bloodshake?" news May 1, 2014
Okayafrica's Official SXSW Showcase Recap With Petite Noir, Young Fathers, Christian Tiger School And More! Okayplayer and Okayafrica's Official SXSW Showcase featured performances from Petite Noir, Young Fathers and Christian Tiger School behind the deck. photos March 18, 2014
Okayafrica's Guide To SXSW 2014 Presenting Okayafrica's Guide to SXSW 2014 featuring showcases from Tinariwen, Young Fathers, Petite Noir, Afrikan Boy, Christian Tiger School, and more. usa March 6, 2014
Petite Noir, Young Fathers, & Christian Tiger School At Okayplayer's SXSW 2014 Takeover! Okayplayer's networkwide SXSW 2014 takeover features Okayafrica favorites Petite Noir, Young Fathers, and Christian Tiger School. events March 4, 2014
Spoek, Petite Noir, Zaki Ibrahim & More Cover Fela Kuti's 'Zombie' Watch Spoek's cover of Fela Kuti's "Zombie" featuring Zaki Ibrahim, Petite Noir and more. video November 14, 2013
Solange's 'Saint Heron' Compilation Features Petite Noir And Ethiopian/DC Buzzchild Kelela Solange's 'Saint Heron' Compilation Features Petite Noir And Kelela. news October 24, 2013
Audio: Petite Noir 'Kinshasa Waltz' Stream "Kinshasa Waltz," a modern African music track from Petite Noir. news January 28, 2013
Audio: Petite Noir x Jumping Back Slash "Till We Ghosts" (Khawulezayo Rework) South African noir waver Petite Noir gets remixed by Jumping Back Slash news December 21, 2012
Okayafrica's Top 12 Music Videos of 2012 We round up 2012's top African music videos featuring selections from Mirel Wagner, The Very Best, Petite Noir, and more! music December 18, 2012
Audio: Dakaar 'Copy Cat Hoe' Copy Cat Hoe is the inaugural track from Capital of Cool Collective member Dakaar. news November 16, 2012
Video: Petite Noir "Pressure" (Live at Boiler Room) Petite Noir Boiler Room London live footage featuring "Pressure." video October 8, 2012
AFRICA IN YOUR EARBUDS #16: PETITE NOIR Download noir wave founder Petite Noir's vibrant 56-minute South African house-tinged Africa In Your Earbuds mixtape. news April 17, 2012
