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Animals And African Warriors For Sale At Joburg's Airport
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Animals And African Warriors For Sale At Joburg's Airport

Gallery of the problematic animals and African warriors for sale at Joburg airport's international terminal.

10 Shots from STR.CRD: Saturday
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10 Shots from STR.CRD: Saturday

Photos from day three of STR.CRD 2013 in Joburg.

6 Shots from STR.CRD: Pop-Up Shops
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6 Shots from STR.CRD: Pop-Up Shops

Photos from STR.CRD: Pop-Up Shops in Jo'burg.

6 Shots from STR.CRD: Opening Night
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6 Shots from STR.CRD: Opening Night

6 shots from Opening Night of Jo'burg's STR.CRD 2013.

South African Hip-Hop Duo Ill Skillz' 'To The Beat Ya'll'
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South African Hip-Hop Duo Ill Skillz' 'To The Beat Ya'll'

Watch the video for South African hip-hop duo Ill Skillz' new track "To The Beat Ya'll"

Christian Tiger School Take Over Johannesburg
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Christian Tiger School Take Over Johannesburg

We talk to Christian Tiger School about South African music, and their "mega smoothie sound" in downtown Johannesburg.

NYC: Win Tix To Georgia Anne Muldrow + Dudley Perkins Album Release Party
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NYC: Win Tix To Georgia Anne Muldrow + Dudley Perkins Album Release Party

We're giving away 2 free tickets to see Georgia Anne Muldrow and Dudley Perkins "The Lighthouse" Album Release Party.

Stream Songs from Laura Mvula's NYC Debut LIVE @ The Box
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Stream Songs from Laura Mvula's NYC Debut LIVE @ The Box

Stream "Sing to the Moon" and "Is There Anybody Out There" from Laura Mvula's debut NYC show live at The Box.

Video: Petite Noir 'Noirse'
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Video: Petite Noir 'Noirse'

Petite Noir's new music video for "Noirse".

Okayafrica TV: Freshlyground's New Edge
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Okayafrica TV: Freshlyground's New Edge

We caught up with South African music staple Freshlyground at NYC's Gotham Hall to chat briefly about the band's shift in sound and aesthetic from "happy and positive" to surrealist and edgy.

NYC: Win Tix To See Hugh Masekela [4/20]
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NYC: Win Tix To See Hugh Masekela [4/20]

NYC win 2 tickets to see Hugh Masekela Saturday April 20th by following Okayafrica on Twitter and tweet #LoveHughMasekela.

Musicians Speak On South Africa After Mandela
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Musicians Speak On South Africa After Mandela

We talk to South African musicians about what to expect in South Africa after Mandela has passed.

Peanut Gallery: TOMS 'One Day Without Shoes' Coupon
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Peanut Gallery: TOMS 'One Day Without Shoes' Coupon

The Okayplayer Family comments on the silliness of Living Social's coupon for TOMS 'One Day Without Shoes' March April 16th in NYC.

Making The Road To South Africa, Cuba, and Brazil With Prexy Nesbitt
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Making The Road To South Africa, Cuba, and Brazil With Prexy Nesbitt

Travel to South Africa, Brazil, and Cuba with Prexy Nesbitt's 'Making the Road' - an organization committed to educational journeys.

South Africa's 'Super Tour': Christian Tiger School, Bateleur, The Frown + More!
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South Africa's 'Super Tour': Christian Tiger School, Bateleur, The Frown + More!

South African music's NSFW crew are hitting the road on the "Phoenix Rising Magic Bus Tour." Christian Tiger School, Bateleur, The Frown and others will play a cross country tour March 28-April 4.

Chris Brown in Ghana: 'Kiss Kiss' Ghana Goodbye
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Chris Brown in Ghana: 'Kiss Kiss' Ghana Goodbye

Chris Brown while in Ghana made Ghanaians made last week when he smoked weed while on stage. Watch the video here.

Audio: DJ Neptune 'Social Media Week Lagos' [Mixtape]
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Audio: DJ Neptune 'Social Media Week Lagos' [Mixtape]

DJ Neptune brings us some Naija bangers in his latest mixtape honoring Social Media Week Lagos.

South African Artist Faith 47 In Hawaii
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South African Artist Faith 47 In Hawaii

South African artist Faith 47 created a large-scale piece titled "The Silence Before" at Pow Wow Hawaii.