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A fuzzed-out bass and scattered key hits adorn the initial moments of Ghana/UK rapper Kobi Onyame's "Protect Myself." Kobi goes Drakist on the track, rapping about love woes and significant-other troubles while Young Fatherscrooner, G, holds down the chorus. Find "Protect Myself" on Kobi's Green Green Grasses LP.
Once known for being a vociferous critic, the Nigerian music journalist has grown into a conscientious podcaster who digs thoughtfully into the stories behind the phenomenon that is Afrobeats. In partnering with OkayAfrica, he’s going in even deeper.
As more West African artists create sounds that inspire internet trends and extend their longevity, others are experimenting with new forms and doubling down on storytelling. Read ahead for the best West African music of the year so far.
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OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.
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