Profiles & Interviews

You Need to Watch This Cinematic Exploration of Immigration
Music

You Need to Watch This Cinematic Exploration of Immigration

DJ Snake’s striking seven-minute video for “Patience” features actor Omar Sy and is fueled by a classic Amadou & Mariam song.

Inside the First Ever Boiler Room in Ethiopia
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Inside the First Ever Boiler Room in Ethiopia

How the artist known as Ethiopian Records brought a bold and rooted vision to Addis Ababa's first take on the electronic music event.

On NAFIDA, Moroccan Rapper Small X Rises Above the Noise and Into Underexplored Musical Territory
Music

On NAFIDA, Moroccan Rapper Small X Rises Above the Noise and Into Underexplored Musical Territory

Getting signed to Mass Appeal is only the beginning for the Moroccan powerhouse.

Ghanaian rapper M.anifest wears a yellow outfit in a press image for his new album.
Profiles & Interviews

M.anifest Solidifies His Legacy as a Storyteller on ‘New Road and Guava Trees’

The iconic Ghanaian rapper talks to OkayAfrica about his latest album, a triumphant ode to where he’s come from and where he wants to go.

A picture of Similola Adegoke (L) and Ayomide Oriowo (R), co-founders of TurnTable Charts, speaking at a panel.
What It's Like To...

What It’s Like To … Run Nigeria’s Longest-Running Music Chart Publication

Similoluwa Adegoke and Ayomide Oriowo launched TurnTable Charts in 2020, and it has evolved into the authority on what’s popular in Nigerian music.

Fulu Miziki believes in second chances by making harmony from scraps.
Music

Get to Know Congolese Collective Fulu Miziki

Kinshasa-based Fulu Miziki uses recycled trash to make their own, unique musical instruments.

Sudanese British musician Elmiene stands in front of a burgundy background, wearing an elaborate red and white kaftan, silver rings and red glasses.
Music

Elmiene’s ‘For The Deported’ is a Love Letter to Sudan

“Sudan is the reason I’m here right now,” says British Sudanese rising star Elmiene about his fourth EP, which marks a full circle moment since his breakout song “Golden.”

An image of Anendlessocean on stage during his Lagos stop of ‘The Hexagon Tour’, on Dec. 1, 2024.
Music

Anendlessocean is Making Contemporary Nigerian Gospel Music Relatable For Everyone

Anchoring his preference for musical diversity with a wholesome expression of his Christian faith, Anendlessocean has captured the ears of young people who want to be connected to God in the most relatable way possible.

Nigerian producer DeeYasso poses in a promotional photo.
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DeeYasso is the Producer Behind Afropop’s Most Soulful Records

OkayAfrica talks to the producer behind Yemi Alade’s Grammy-nominated “Tomorrow” about his sonic origins, his groundbreaking work with Chike, and what it takes to consistently interpret creative ideas.

South African rapper 25K poses in a red tracksuit and sunglasses in front of a red backdrop.
Music

25K Wants to Be Remembered As a Pioneer of Pitori Rap

With his latest album, Loyal to the Plug: The Life and Times of Don Kilograms, 25K is steadily cementing his place among the greats of South African hip-hop.

Rimon upholds individuality on ‘Children of the Night’
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Rimon Wants You to Live For Yourself

OkayAfrica talks to the acclaimed Eritrean-Dutch artist Rimon about her debut album, Children of the Night, and its depiction of individuality.

Nigerian Afrobeats artist Fave sits on top of a washing machine in a colorful laundromat on the cover for her new EP, Dutty Love.
Profiles & Interviews

Fave is Not Afraid to Talk About Unpleasant Love Stories

After years of releasing hit singles, the Nigerian Afropop artist’s latest EP, Dutty Love,expands on her ideas of imperfect romance and highlights her richly developed perspective.

Nigerian rapper Phyno smiles while wearing dark sunglasses, showing grills in his teeth.
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Phyno Understands that Greatness is a ‘Full Time Job’

The veteran Nigerian rapper has redefined Igbo culture for a generation of hip-hop lovers. OkayAfrica speaks to him about his fifth studio album, Full Time Job.

Bien, wearing a shiny green outfit, stands on a sandy beach with the ocean and sky in the background.
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For Kenya’s Bien, Music After Sauti Sol Is About “Starting Again”

With the success of his debut album, Alusa, Why Are You Topless?, Bien is finding his groove as a solo act.

Afrobeat icon Seun Kuti sits with his hand on his head, wearing red.
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Seun Kuti’s New Album, ‘Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head),’ is “For the Working Class and Poor”

The Afrobeat scion and his band, Egypt 80, make their noteworthy comeback. OkayAfrica speaks to Seun Kuti about keeping class consciousness at the center of his new album.

Elijah Kitaka, a Ugandan artist, wearing a sleeveless brown leather vest, round sunglasses, posing with city lights in the background.
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Uganda’s Rising Star Elijah Kitaka Talks About His Massive Hit, "Dawa,” and Breaking the Mold

The multi-talented artist opens up about his journey from church drummer to breakout singer, navigating family expectations, and having the hottest song in Uganda right now.

Nigerian skitmaker and musician Nasboi poses in sunglasses and suit.
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Nasboi Has Always Been A Musician

Nasboi is known for his comedy. He’s now letting the world hear his first love through his debut album, In Nasboi I Trust.

Oxlade’s debut album ‘Oxlade From Africa’ is a fine collection of mellow songs
Global

The Healing Melodies of Oxlade From Africa

Nigerian musician Oxlade speaks about combining vintage African music and modern Afrobeats in his debut album and how he wants people to feel the therapeutic power of his music.

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