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Nov. 13, 2017 04:40PM EST

Hear Tekno & Wizkid's New Single, 'Mama'

The two Nigerian heavyweights sing about their mothers and their hustle in the laid-back collaboration, "Mama."

Tekno and Wizkid, two of the biggest names on the scene right now, join forces for the new single, "Mama."

"Mama" sees Tekno and Wizkid singing about their constant hustle get to their level in the same vein of Wizkid's monster hit, "Ojuelegba."

The two stars also share how their mothers always supported them and had their backs, saying that "one day they go blow."

The Spotless-produced track is a breezy, low-tempo affair built on piano keys and a steady 'Pon Pon' beat, if that's what you prefer to call the new sound dominating Nigeria.

Take a listen to the new single below and purchase it here.


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#BuyBlack: The 8 Black-Owned Brands To Shop For On Black Friday

It's that time of year again, here is OkayAfrica's 2019 gift guide for you to #BuyBlack this Friday.

You know we're near the end of 2019 once the holiday season comes back around. Thanksgiving is upon us and the bargain shopping and gift-giving is set to commence thereafter. While this American "holiday" being questionable in of itself, Black Friday is a prime occasion to highlight, support and spend exclusively with black-owned businesses.

Just like we mentioned last year, let's keep the 'for us, by us' energy going. Even beyond the hustle and bustle of Black Friday, tap into the businesses that continue to contribute to wealth-building, development and employment in Black communities around the world.

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The official soundtrack for Queen & Slim has arrived, and it features a standout solo track from none other than Burna Boy.

"My Money, My Baby" is a heavily Afrobeat-tinged track that features a prominent sample of Fela Kuti's 1972 song "Shakara." The pulsating track also sees the singer, channeling Fela's signature talk-style of singing and repetition. Check it out below.

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