Southern Africa

South African artist Yugen Blakrok poses in a black-and-white promotional photo.
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Yugen Blakrok on Going Global Without Selling Out

After six years in Europe, the South African rapper returns with The Illusion of Being, a new album forged from displacement, discipline, and defiance.

The Best Amapiano Songs Right Now
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The Best Amapiano Songs Right Now

OkayAfrica rounds up the best amapiano songs out right now, featuring Kelvin Momo, De Mthuda, Sfarzo Rtee, and more.

The Best Afrobeats Songs Right Now
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The Best Afrobeats Songs Right Now

The standout records from May include songs from Seyi Vibez, Rowlene, King Paluta, Joshua Baraka, and more.

The Best Southern African Songs Right Now
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The Best Southern African Songs Right Now

For the month of May, we’ve got heaters from Lesotho, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Xduppy, South Africa's Rising Star, Thinks Amapiano Can Get Even Bigger
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Xduppy, South Africa's Rising Star, Thinks Amapiano Can Get Even Bigger

With DJ Maphorisa by his side, the producer moves between genres and generations to deliver a defining statement on South African sound.

The Return of Nakhane
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The Return of Nakhane

With new work on the horizon, South Africa’s Nakhane reflects on artistry, mourning, and the beauty of sounds that refuse to behave in this exclusive interview with OkayAfrica.

Tyla has made it clear: she represents Amapiano, a genre as distinct and diverse as African music itself.
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Tyla Leads the African Wave at Coachella 2025

With Coachella kicking off today, Tyla and fellow African artists Amaarae, Rema, and others transform the desert into a showcase of the continent's musical diversity.

Listen to Riky Rick’s Posthumous Album ‘Boss Zonke Forever’
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Listen to Riky Rick’s Posthumous Album ‘Boss Zonke Forever’

Featuring 17 tracks that embody Riky Rick’s fearless spirit, Boss Zonke Forever cements the rapper’s influence on South African music, fashion, and culture.

Mozambican band 340ml onstage in front of a packed audience.
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340ml’s Timeless Legacy Lives On

The Mozambican band opens up about their long hiatus, the chemistry that never faded, and what it took to get back on stage together.

Jesse Clegg performs at the DSTV Delicious Festival Day 2 at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit on September 22, 2024 in Midrand, South Africa.
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Johnny Clegg’s Music Returns to New York City

Jesse Clegg will honor his father’s legacy with a powerful tribute concert in New York City.

Fiji Mageba poses for the camera.
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Fiji Mageba is One of South Africa's Best-Kept Secrets

The South African artist talks to us about crafting warm, soulful sounds against the grain.

A young woman poses for the cameras on the VMA red carpet. She is wearing a tight mini dress in neon yellow, with slits at the front that reveal neon green underwear. The woman is also wearing a bright blue choker-style necklace with a honey-blonde Afro with loose curls.
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Tyla Teams Up With Dancehall Legend Sean Paul for “PUSH 2 START (REMIX)”

The collaboration marks the South African singer’s second foray into the dancehall genre, following her song “Jump.”

Lesotho musician Sannere performs onstage at Sesotho Fashioneng.
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Is Sannere Lesotho’s Biggest Artist Ever?

He went from a gardener with musical aspirations to one of the most revered artists in Southern Africa at the moment.

South African star Tyla poses in front of a pink background ahead of her concert in South Africa.
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Tyla Becomes the Second Female African Artist Ever to Have Two Songs on the Billboard Hot 100

The South African artist joins the legendary Miriam Makeba with a new Billboard achievement. She has also announced the on-demand stream of her South African concert on Showmax.

The frontman of South African band Internet Girl poses on the set of their music video for “Boss.”
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Internet Girl Wants to Be the Biggest Band Out of South Africa

Cape Town outfit Internet Girl is finding its sound and is dead-set on bringing it to you.

South African artist Moonchild Sanelly sings into a microphone as she’s bathed in a blue light.
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Moonchild Sanelly’s Journey to Ghetto-Funk Greatness

With a brand new album out and a clear-sighted plan for world domination, Moonchild Sanelly speaks to OkayAfrica about how self-belief got her here.

The cover art for OkayAfrica’s Best Southern African Songs of 2024 featuring Tyla.
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The Best Southern African Songs of 2024

The year has been long and eventful, and artists have kept the fresh releases coming. This is just a sample of all the music we enjoyed this year from Southern Africa.

Uncle Waffles in a pink tile bathroom with a man behind her in a bathtub.
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Uncle Waffles Drops Surprise EP, ‘4 Da Ho’s’

The Swazi-born, South Africa-based superstar DJ and producer calls the three-track '4 Da Ho's' EP an appreciation piece to her fanbase.

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