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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25 April 2025
Skyla Tylaa Drops a Cross-Continental Club Anthem with “Bombshell (Cheza)”
The London DJ makes her producer debut with a genre-blending banger featuring Tyler ICU, Diamond Platnumz, and more.
News
10 April 2025
Tanzania’s Abigail Chams Is on the Brink of Superstardom
With her hit “Me Too” quickly climbing the charts, the Tanzanian singer talks to OkayAfrica about rewriting what it means to be a Tanzanian pop star today.
Music
11 April 2022
The Breakneck Electronic Sound of DJ Travella
The 19-year-old Tanzanian DJ and producer talks to us about his hyper-speed Singeli beats and reaching a global audience.
Music
28 September 2021
The 6 Best East African Songs of the Month (September)
Featuring Harmonize, Victoria Kimani, Khaligraph Jones and more.
Music
01 July 2021
The 11 Best East African Songs of 2021 So Far
Featuring Zuchu, Bensoul, Nviiri the Storyteller, Harmonize and more.
Central Africa
15 December 2020
Tanzanian Bongo Flava Artist Ommy Dimpoz Should be on Everyone's Radar
Tanzanian artist Ommy Dimpoz speaks to us about being a new-generation bongo flava artist, signing a major deal with Sony Music Africa and how connection with his fans defines what success means to him.
Music
28 September 2020
The 8 Best East African Songs of the Month (September)
Featuring Willy Paul, Diamond Platnumz, Fik Fameica, Ali Kiba, Zuchu and more.
Music
18 September 2020
Listen to Alicia Keys & Diamond Platnumz’ New Song ‘Wasted Energy’
The Tanzanian music icon and American star team up on the track from her new album, ALICIA.
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