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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.

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Three Powerful Films From South Africa, Kenya, and Sudan Showing at Sundance 2025

'B(l)ind The Sacrifice,* How to Build a Library'* and 'Khartoum' offer intimate portraits of survival, transformation, and hope, bringing African experiences to a global stage.

A photo of Nakhane on set of their directorial debut ‘B(l)ind the Sacrifice.’

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Nakhane’s ‘B(l)ind The Sacrifice’ Asks All the Necessary Questions

Musician Nakhane gives a modern twist to the story of Abraham and Isaac in their directorial debut.

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Blackbird Books Publishes 'Exhale: Queer African Erotic Fiction'—a Must-Read

'Exhale: Queer African Erotic Fiction' is the delightfully risqué anthology from Blackbird Books and HOLAAfrica!. The anthology features queer writers from across Africa including Nakhane.

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Nakhane Shares Dates for South African Tour

Nakhane is bringing his 'You Will Not Die' tour to three South African cities this month.

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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.

Three Powerful Films From South Africa, Kenya, and Sudan Showing at Sundance 2025

'B(l)ind The Sacrifice,* How to Build a Library'* and 'Khartoum' offer intimate portraits of survival, transformation, and hope, bringing African experiences to a global stage.

Nakhane’s ‘B(l)ind The Sacrifice’ Asks All the Necessary Questions

Musician Nakhane gives a modern twist to the story of Abraham and Isaac in their directorial debut.

Blackbird Books Publishes 'Exhale: Queer African Erotic Fiction'—a Must-Read

'Exhale: Queer African Erotic Fiction' is the delightfully risqué anthology from Blackbird Books and HOLAAfrica!. The anthology features queer writers from across Africa including Nakhane.

Nakhane Shares Dates for South African Tour

Nakhane is bringing his 'You Will Not Die' tour to three South African cities this month.

The Deluxe Version of Nakhane’s 2018 Album ‘You Will Not Die’ Is Here

Listen to the deluxe version of Nakhane's sophomore album.

Nakhane Reveals ‘We Dance Again’ Was About Sexual Healing

The artist says his collaboration with Black Coffee was "about another lover bringing another lover out of depression by fucking."

Nakhane Shines In His Fearless Music Video for 'New Brighton'

The South African songbird tapped Nigerian-British filmmaker Iggy LDN to direct the richly-hued visual.

Read Nakhane’s Latest Short Story 'The Pier'

Read "The Pier" by Nakhane.

Watch Nakhane Perform ‘Clairvoyant’ on UK TV

Nakhane makes his UK TV debut with an impressive performance.

The 12 Best South African Songs of The Month

Featuring tracks from Da L.E.S, Bonj, Ginger Trill, Skatta and more.

Erykah Badu, Ibeyi, Janelle Monáe and More Will Headline The 2018 Afropunk Festival

The 2018 Afropunk Festival line-ups are lit.

nakhane Stories

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.

'B(l)ind The Sacrifice, How to Build a Library' and 'Khartoum' offer intimate portraits of survival, transformation, and hope, bringing African experiences to a global stage.

Musician Nakhane gives a modern twist to the story of Abraham and Isaac in their directorial debut.

'Exhale: Queer African Erotic Fiction' is the delightfully risqué anthology from Blackbird Books and HOLAAfrica!. The anthology features queer writers from across Africa including Nakhane.

Nakhane is bringing his 'You Will Not Die' tour to three South African cities this month.

Listen to the deluxe version of Nakhane's sophomore album.

The artist says his collaboration with Black Coffee was "about another lover bringing another lover out of depression by fucking."

The South African songbird tapped Nigerian-British filmmaker Iggy LDN to direct the richly-hued visual.

Read "The Pier" by Nakhane.

Nakhane makes his UK TV debut with an impressive performance.

Featuring tracks from Da L.E.S, Bonj, Ginger Trill, Skatta and more.

The 2018 Afropunk Festival line-ups are lit.

'B(l)ind The Sacrifice,* How to Build a Library'* and 'Khartoum' offer intimate portraits of survival, transformation, and hope, bringing African experiences to a global stage.