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Toyin Odutola's Exhibition 'My Country Has No Name'
Arts + Culture

Toyin Odutola's Exhibition 'My Country Has No Name'

Artist Toyin Odutola's explores questions of identity and self in her African art exhibition 'My Country Has No Name' at the Jack Shainman Gallery in New York City

Instagram Via Nigeria: Brad Ogbonna's Intimate Journey
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Instagram Via Nigeria: Brad Ogbonna's Intimate Journey

Photographer Brad Ogbonna shares with Okayafrica photos from his recent trip to Nigeria, one year after his father's death and the publication of memoir Jisike.

LargeUp Style: The Namibian Roots of Jamaica's Love Affair with Clarks
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LargeUp Style: The Namibian Roots of Jamaica's Love Affair with Clarks

The Desert Boot is an icon of Jamaican fashion, often credited as coming from Britain. But what if the style actually emerged from Africa? LargeUp explores.

Robin Thicke 'Without You Lost' (Jumping Back Slash Remix)
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Robin Thicke 'Without You Lost' (Jumping Back Slash Remix)

South African producer Jumping Back Slash continues to impress us with his house/kwaito remixes with his new treatment of Robin Thicke's "Lost Without You"

Bamboo 'Bibi Yangu'
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Bamboo 'Bibi Yangu'

Kenyan-American newcomer Bamboo drops a new track "Bibi Yangu," showcasing the rapper's ability to meld American and African hip-hop styles to great effect

Blaklez 'Don't Be Scared'
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Blaklez 'Don't Be Scared'

South African musician / rapper Blaklez drops the official video for his first single "Don't Be Scared" off his debut album, 'Black Beast' out now.

Meye Mind 'Bitch' (Spoek Mathambo x Blak Belt Jones Remix)
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Meye Mind 'Bitch' (Spoek Mathambo x Blak Belt Jones Remix)

Spoek Mathambo and Blak Belt Jones grace Meye Mind's single 'Bitch' with their remixing touch.

Shabazz Palaces 'Ode To Octavia Pt. 12: (Sparkles)…Recollections of the Wraith' [Short Film]
Film + TV

Shabazz Palaces 'Ode To Octavia Pt. 12: (Sparkles)…Recollections of the Wraith' [Short Film]

The Black Constellation, a collective made up of Shabazz Palaces, THEESatisfaction and director Mikoiyo Alley-Barnes premier their latest short film 'Sparkle'

'Tamani: A Day In Ouagadougou' [Full Documentary] + Art Melody Track
Arts + Culture

'Tamani: A Day In Ouagadougou' [Full Documentary] + Art Melody Track

Watch the full length documentary 'Tamani: A Day In Ouagadougou' - a film exploring urban life in the capital city of Burkina Faso featuring music by Art Melody

Black Coffee x Hugh Masekela "We Are One" + 'The Djoon Experience' Album Preview
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Black Coffee x Hugh Masekela "We Are One" + 'The Djoon Experience' Album Preview

South African producer Black Coffee drops "We Are One," a track featuring Hugh Masekela from the forthcoming tribute album to Paris nightclub Djoon.

Albert Axe 'Pretend' [Download]
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Albert Axe 'Pretend' [Download]

Listen to "Pretend" - a new bass track from South African newcomer Albert Axe featuring 808 bass and a slowed down Beyoncé sample.

Camp Mulla ft. M.anifest 'All In'
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Camp Mulla ft. M.anifest 'All In'

Kenyan hip hop crew Camp Mulla releases a new single feauting Ghana's M.anifest with the summertime banger, "All In". Listen here.

FELA! Returns to L.A. + KCRW Remembers Fela Kuti [Tour Dates]
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FELA! Returns to L.A. + KCRW Remembers Fela Kuti [Tour Dates]

Los Angeles radio station KCRW profiles Fela Kuti through a 1986 interview with the afrobeat pioneer, while FELA! The Musical comes back to LA later this month.

Batida 'Kambas Remixturam' [LP Download]
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Batida 'Kambas Remixturam' [LP Download]

Batida, the Portuguese/Angolan producer responsible for last year's amazing self-titled debut has released a free full length remix version of the album for download

Film: Roger Ross Williams' 'God Loves Uganda'
Film + TV

Film: Roger Ross Williams' 'God Loves Uganda'

Watch a clip + trailer for 'God Loves Uganda,' an important new film exploring the American evangelical right's involvement in the anti-gay movement of Uganda.

Audio: Black Ph03nix Samples Margaret Thatcher In 'News Of A World'
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Audio: Black Ph03nix Samples Margaret Thatcher In 'News Of A World'

Black Ph03nix, alter ego of Larry Achiampong releases new track, 'News of a World' as a part of his new Phoenix Rising project.

Audio: Dan Croll x The Very Best 'Compliment Your Soul' [Remix]
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Audio: Dan Croll x The Very Best 'Compliment Your Soul' [Remix]

UK newcomer Dan Croll gets the remix treatment by The Very Best for his 'Compliment Your Soul' single, off his new 'From Nowhere EP

CNN On Zambia's 'Rebellious' Youth Cultures
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CNN On Zambia's 'Rebellious' Youth Cultures

CNN's series 'Inside Africa' looks at the growing skateboarding and tattoo scenes in Zambia, but the video is almost as condescending as it is informative.

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