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04 June 2025
Watch Tiwa Savage's New Music Video For the R&B-Leaning Single, “You4Me”
The Nigerian superstar’s fourth studio album, 'This One is Personal,’ is scheduled for release this summer.
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19 May 2025
Timaya Reflects on Legacy, Hustle, and Afrobeats’ Early Days on 'Afrobeats Intelligence'
The Nigerian music OG opens up to Joey Akan starting out, betting on himself with no Plan B, and longevity in the game.
08 May 2025
African Artists Shine in the 2025 BET Awards Nominations
From Ayra Starr to Maglera Doe Boy, this year’s nominations highlight the global rise of African music across genres and borders.
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05 May 2025
Louddaaa Is Designing the Sound for Your Favorite Afrobeats Artists
The producer talks to OkayAfrica about his journey from sound engineering to producing, and how he’s orchestrated records for artists like Davido, Ayra Starr, Simi, Magixx, and more.
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02 May 2025
Burna Boy Releases a Seductive New Single “Sweet Love”
The Grammy winner swaps bravado for vulnerability on a reggae-tinged single that previews his eighth album, No Sign of Weakness.
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28 April 2025
Femi Kuti Soundtracks a ‘Journey Through Life’ in His New Album
The Afrobeat legend talks to OkayAfrica about the making and familial themes of his eleventh studio album, Journey Through Life.
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25 April 2025
Ayra Starr Drops Sultry New Single “Gimme Dat” Featuring Wizkid
With a Latin Diamond plaque, BET nods, and a film debut, 2025 is shaping up to be the singer’s biggest year yet.
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24 April 2025
Davido Balances Strong Execution and Purpose on ‘5ive’
The Nigerian Afrobeats superstar doubles down on his ability to make hits, favoring a level of familiarity that pays off positively.
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24 April 2025
Catching Up With ‘Blown Boy’ Ruger
OkayAfrica talks to the Afrobeats star about his latest album, BlownBoy Ru, and how he’s carved his niche by blending Afrobeats and dancehall.
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18 April 2025
Listen to Davido’s Highly-Anticipated New Album ‘5ive’
The Nigerian megastar releases a 17-song album featuring a long list of contributions from the likes of Victoria Monét, Shenseea, Omah Lay, Victony, Odumodublvck, Becky G and more.
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01 April 2025
Listen to Odumodublvck’s Surprise Mixtape ‘The Machine Is Coming’
The Nigerian rapper’s 16-song drop features appearances from Victony, Rondodasosa, Shallipopi, BOJ, and more.
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27 March 2025
Joeboy Takes It Back to the Beginning With ‘Viva Lavida’
On his third studio album, the Nigerian Afropop star is keeping things light while allowing space for vulnerability and introspection.
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