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Luanda's Crown Prince of Afro-House Djeff aka Afrozilla
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Luanda's Crown Prince of Afro-House Djeff aka Afrozilla

We round up our favorite tracks from Angola's Afro-house prince Djeff aka Afrozilla.

Trailer Premiere: 'Bikelordz' Follows Accra's BMX Scene [Documentary]
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Trailer Premiere: 'Bikelordz' Follows Accra's BMX Scene [Documentary]

Bikelordz is a Ghanaian documentary focusing on the emerging flat ground BMX stunting scene in Accra, Ghana.

Analog Africa's 'Afrobeat Airways 2: Return Flight To Ghana 1974-1983'
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Analog Africa's 'Afrobeat Airways 2: Return Flight To Ghana 1974-1983'

Analog Africa's Afrobeat Airways compilation of rare afrobeat tunes from the 70s and early 80s.

Spoek Mathambo 'Awufuni'
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Spoek Mathambo 'Awufuni'

Spoek Mathambo released his latest visuals in a colorful spread for new single "Awufuni."

On Ethiopian Instrumentation
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On Ethiopian Instrumentation

Discover the various traditional African music instruments of the Horn of Africa's Ethiopia including the kerero, krar, washint, masenqo and begena.

The Roots & Jimmy Fallon's Ladysmith Snack Mambazo
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The Roots & Jimmy Fallon's Ladysmith Snack Mambazo

The Roots join Jimmy Fallon to create Ladysmith Snack Mambazo, a group celebrating the deliciousness of the Pringle chips.

Osekre & The Lucky Bastards 'Mama Told Me'
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Osekre & The Lucky Bastards 'Mama Told Me'

Osekre & The Lucky Bastards release their newest African music song titled "Mama Told Me" and announce date for upcoming NYC performance.

Documentary: 'Zamrock Survivors' w/ Emmanuel Jagari of WITCH & Rikki Ililonga
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Documentary: 'Zamrock Survivors' w/ Emmanuel Jagari of WITCH & Rikki Ililonga

This documentary tells the tale of Jagari Chanda and Rikki Ililonga the only two remaining musicians from Zambia music's 70s Zamrock scene.

On West African Instrumentation
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On West African Instrumentation

In this article we dive into the various instruments and sounds of West Africa.

?uestlove, Tony Allen, TV On The Radio, Spoek + More on RED HOT + FELA LP
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?uestlove, Tony Allen, TV On The Radio, Spoek + More on RED HOT + FELA LP

See the RED HOT + FELA album tracklist with artists like Questlove, Tony Allen, TV On the Radio, Childish Gambino and many more.

Download Okayafrica Radio x Radio Lily w/ Geko Jones
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Download Okayafrica Radio x Radio Lily w/ Geko Jones

Stream the third Okayafrica Radio x Radio Lily with guest DJ Geko Jones.

Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week
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Weekend Burners: Best Tracks of the Week

A list of Okayafrica's favorite songs and videos from the week.

Cairo Liberation Front 'Guns 'N Mozes: Egyptian Democrazy' [Mixtape]
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Cairo Liberation Front 'Guns 'N Mozes: Egyptian Democrazy' [Mixtape]

Check out Cairo Liberation Front's newest mixtape, Guns ‘N Mozes: Egyptian Democrazy.

Boddhi Satva's 'Ancestral Soul Interpretations Pt.2'
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Boddhi Satva's 'Ancestral Soul Interpretations Pt.2'

Listen to Boddhi Satva's remix of 15 tracks from the likes of J Dilla, Rihanna and many more in his new mixtape titled, "Ancestral Soul Interpretations Pt.2."

Premiere: Blitz the Ambassador 'African In New York'
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Premiere: Blitz the Ambassador 'African In New York'

Be the first to listen to Okayafrica's premiere of "African In New York" by Blitz The Ambassador.

Premiere: South African Songstress Simphiwe Dana's 'Time Tough'
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Premiere: South African Songstress Simphiwe Dana's 'Time Tough'

South African afrosoul singer Simphiwe Dana releases her newest track titled "Time Tough."

Download Okayafrica Radio x Radio Lily w/ Chief Boima [7.6.13]
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Download Okayafrica Radio x Radio Lily w/ Chief Boima [7.6.13]

Download the second Okayafrica Radio x Radio Lily w/ African music DJ Chief Boima.