OkayAfrica has scoured the internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to.
Justine Wanda reflects on turning discomfort into punchlines, surviving burnout, and why jokes still matter when everything feels bleak.
The best African music of the week featuring SPINALL, Ice Prince x Chopstix, Kwesta, Simi x Kizz Daniel, and more.
OkayAfrica speaks to the co-founder of Native Magazine and Native Records, who describes 'Wizkid: Long Live Lagos' as a celebration of the Afrobeats star and a moment to reflect on how far Nigerian music has come.
On his fiery new single, Young Jonn’s spirited bounce finds a natural ally in Asake.
The African Union has lamented the ban’s “potential negative impact,” as the Trump Administration continues its immigration crackdown measures aimed at African countries and the global south.
DJ Snake’s striking seven-minute video for “Patience” features actor Omar Sy and is fueled by a classic Amadou & Mariam song.
Nigeria’s biggest cultural export generates billions in revenue and transforms a megacity into an undisputed party capital.
The acclaimed photographer and founder of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, who documented the realities of apartheid, leaves behind a legacy of cultural activism and community upliftment.
How the artist known as Ethiopian Records brought a bold and rooted vision to Addis Ababa's first take on the electronic music event.
The Nigerian superstar’s fourth studio album, 'This One is Personal,’ is scheduled for release this summer.
The Royal College of Art-trained designer, researcher, and educator is curating a space that considers how historical intelligence can inform future African design.
Your essential guide to African film and TV shows across the continent.
A celebration of the people who are making African music tick right now, featuring Semzi, Tempoe, Dlala Thukzin, Guiltybeatz, Louddaaa, and more.
This year’s frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or award has strong familial roots in West Africa.
Tens of millions of dollars were lost to visa fees in 2024, as cynicism continues to fuel a higher rejection rate for Africans compared to the rest of the world.
Getting signed to Mass Appeal is only the beginning for the Moroccan powerhouse.
While revoking visas, refusing to renew protected status, and potentially hitting African countries with travel restrictions, the acceptance of white South Africans as refugees is curious and disturbing.
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