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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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18 February 2025
Artist To Watch: Winny
In our inaugural Artist To Watch series, we highlight Nigerian artist Winny, whose music explores the riveting nature of life and relationships.
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06 November 2024
What It’s Like To…Be A Reggae Promoter In South Africa
Fikile Shiba Makhalemele of Lioness Productions lets us in on the dynamics of sustaining and expanding the reggae movement in South Africa through vibrant events.
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19 October 2023
Malawi Mourns the Loss of Renowned Musician Thomas Chibade
Malawi mourns the loss of its reggae and Afro-pop icon, Thomas Chibade, who has passed away at 37.
Music
28 July 2020
5 Reggae Disco Songs You Should Check Out
These dazzling records, which came out between 1978 and 1983, blended classic reggae textures and dub influences with playful synthesizers & drum machines.
Music
03 June 2020
Tributes Pour Out For Nigerian Reggae Legend, Majek Fashek, Upon His Passing
'Arise from your sleep Africa, Arise from your sleep America. There's work to be done,' sang Fashek on his hit 1992 song 'So Long.'
Music
29 May 2020
The 11 Best Caribbean Songs of the Month (May)
Featuring Konshens x Afro B, Mr. Vegas, Stylo G, Sean Paul and more.
Music
05 May 2020
Interview: Stonebwoy's 'Anloga Junction' Album Is a Fusion of Worlds
We sit down with the Ghanaian Afro-dancehall star to talk about the marriage of sounds and eras in his latest album, Anloga Junction.
Music
29 April 2020
Listen to Stonebwoy's New Album 'Anloga Junction'
The Ghanaian artist's new 15-track album features Nasty C, Diamond Platnumz, Keri Hilson and more.
Music
29 January 2020
Watch Koffee's Refreshing Tiny Desk Concert
Fresh off her historic Grammy win, the Jamaican artist takes to NPR's Tiny Desk for a feel-good performance.
Music
18 October 2019
Busy Signal Drops New Video for '100%' Featuring Afro B
Premiere: The Jamaican dancehall star and afrowave artist partner up for a comical new song and video.
Music
11 July 2019
Lila Iké Is Blooming Into the Powerful New Voice of Jamaican Music
We chat with the rising singer on her journey to stardom and her new music video for "Where I'm Coming From."
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