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    Ghanaian rapper M.anifest wears a yellow outfit in a press image for his new album.
    Profiles & Interviews
    13 March 2025

    M.anifest Solidifies His Legacy as a Storyteller on ‘New Road and Guava Trees’

    The iconic Ghanaian rapper talks to OkayAfrica about his latest album, a triumphant ode to where he’s come from and where he wants to go.

    Mereba poses in a promotional black-and-white image for her new album.
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    07 March 2025

    How Mereba’s Momentum Was Reignited

    The artist returns with 'The Breeze Grew A Fire,' her first full-length album in six years — and she has a handful of stories to share.

    Bruce Melodie wearing a fur-trimmed jacket and sunglasses, looking off to the side.
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    26 February 2025

    Rwanda’s Bruce Melodie is Ready to go From Kigali to the World

    In his debut album, ‘Colorful Generation,’ the East African star proves he’s more than just a singles artist who has conquered the region — he’s building a global legacy.

    Lesotho musician Sannere performs onstage at Sesotho Fashioneng.
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    29 January 2025

    Is Sannere Lesotho’s Biggest Artist Ever?

    He went from a gardener with musical aspirations to one of the most revered artists in Southern Africa at the moment.

    A woman wraps her arms around a man from behind, both of them looking pensive.
    Profiles & Interviews
    05 November 2024

    In ‘Yam and Egg,’ Nigerian Filmmaker Emily Nkanga Focuses on the Aftermath of a Tragedy

    Emily Nkanga’s film, showing at AFRIFF this year, explores the aftermath of #EndSARS and the extent to which moral complications can drive human interactions.

    Bien, wearing a shiny green outfit, stands on a sandy beach with the ocean and sky in the background.
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    07 October 2024

    For Kenya’s Bien, Music After Sauti Sol Is About “Starting Again”

    With the success of his debut album, Alusa, Why Are You Topless?, Bien is finding his groove as a solo act.

    Elijah Kitaka, a Ugandan artist, wearing a sleeveless brown leather vest, round sunglasses, posing with city lights in the background.
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    03 October 2024

    Uganda’s Rising Star Elijah Kitaka Talks About His Massive Hit, "Dawa,” and Breaking the Mold

    The multi-talented artist opens up about his journey from church drummer to breakout singer, navigating family expectations, and having the hottest song in Uganda right now.

    Oxlade’s debut album ‘Oxlade From Africa’ is a fine collection of mellow songs
    Global
    25 September 2024

    The Healing Melodies of Oxlade From Africa

    Nigerian musician Oxlade speaks about combining vintage African music and modern Afrobeats in his debut album and how he wants people to feel the therapeutic power of his music.

    A portrait of Rogers Ofime wearing a plaid blue blazer and light blue shirt, sitting against a brown background.
    Film + TV
    23 September 2024

    How Rogers Ofime is Shaping the Future of Nigerian Television

    Rogers Ofime’s work on shows like ‘Tinsel,’ 'The Johnsons' and now, 'Wura,' has redefined television for a new generation.

    The versatile musician talks to OkayAfrica about his journey and his sophomore LP, ‘Beyond A Guitarist [B.A.G].’
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    09 September 2024

    Fiokee Wants You to Know He’s More Than a Guitarist

    His sensational melodies are everywhere in Afropop, and after more than a decade of helping others create magic, Fiokee is now making his own art pieces.

    A photo of Tamy Moyo in an all-white look.
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    03 September 2024

    Tamy Moyo’s ‘Bold’ Signals a New Direction

    Zimbabwean musician Tamy Moyo discusses her new album, Bold, and the music industry in her home country.

    Afrobeats producer Dibs.
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    15 August 2024

    Dibs is Here to Stay

    From constructing some of the most elaborate beats in contemporary street hop to working with the likes of Burna Boy and Seyi Vibez, the young Nigerian producer, Dibs, is making quite the name for himself.

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