Music
17 June 2020
Rema Is Apple Music's New 'Up Next' Artist
Exclusive: Watch the buzzing Nigerian artist's 'Up Next' short film and announcement.
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Music
28 May 2020
How East African Musicians Are Making Money Today
We speak with star artists and music industry professionalsto find out how monetization sources are changing in East Africa.
5 years ago
Music
26 February 2020
Listen to Tony Allen & Hugh Masekela's New Song 'Slow Bones'
Premiere: The Nigerian and South African legend come together in this new single from their upcoming album Rejoice, the first post-humous release from Masekela.
5 years ago
Music
18 November 2019
Watch Simi's Beautiful Music Video For 'Selense'
Premiere: Simi shares the upbeat new video for "Selense," a song about time which draws inspiration from classic highlife.
6 years ago
Music
22 October 2019
Watch Joey B's New Music Video For 'No Waste Time' Feat. Boj
PREMIERE: Head to the southeast coast of Ghana in this new music video from buzzing Ghanaian act Joey B featuring Boj.
6 years ago
Music
03 October 2019
Interview: Wizkid on Pushing Nigerian Music Forward
In an exclusive interview with OkayAfrica, Wizkid talks about his new singles "Joro" & "Ghetto Love," reveals that he wanted to drop Made In Lagos on Nigerian Independence day, tells us about working with Beyoncé and more.
6 years ago
Music
24 September 2019
Watch Blaqbonez' New Music Video For 'Shut Up'
A new single from the self-appointed Best Rapper in Africa.
6 years ago
Music
10 September 2019
Watch Burna Boy and Jorja Smith's New Music Video For 'Gum Body'
A new Meji Alabi-directed video for one of the many highlights from 'African Giant.'
6 years ago
Music
06 September 2019
Watch Reekado Banks' New Music Video For 'Rora'
The Nigerian artist drops an LA-shot video for his latest single "Rora," which has been on heavy rotation.
6 years ago
Music
03 September 2019
Listen to Mannywellz' New EP 'META'
The new 3-track EP was created in just three days.
6 years ago
Music
30 August 2019
okay acoustics: Watch Burna Boy Play a Live Rendition of 'Anybody'
The African Giant blesses us with a live performance of "Anybody" backed by The Outsiders.
6 years ago
Music
27 August 2019
Watch Kwesi Arthur's New Video For 'See No Evil'
The buzzing Ghanaian rapper rides bikes and performs in his Tema neighborhood.
6 years ago
Music
23 August 2019
Mr Eazi & Simi Drop the New Single and Video For 'Doyin'
A head-nodding Afro-R&B track produced by Killertunes.
Music
22 August 2019
Listen to a Previously Unreleased Ebo Taylor Track From 1980, 'Make You No Mind'
Ebo Taylor's unheard 1980 album, Palaver, is seeing the light of day after 40 years lost in the vaults.
Music
20 August 2019
Nonso Amadi Is Making His Unique Blend of Afro-Fusion
We speak with the Toronto-based Nigerian artist about his new self-produced EP, Free, which includes features from Mr Eazi and Simi.
Music
20 August 2019
Watch Lazarus' New Music Video For 'Moyo Wanga'
"This song talks about my life and my struggle, the dangers and discrimination I've faced because I have albinism. Now I have an opportunity to fight for the survival of my people," says Lazarus.
Music
15 August 2019
Watch Odunsi (The Engine)'s New Video For 'Wetin Dey / Better Days'
Two end-of-summer jams.
News
13 August 2019
Mr Eazi's emPawa Is Reopening to Submissions
30 new artists will receive funding and mentorship from the likes of Diamond Platinumz, Sarkodie, Kwesta, Juls, Diplo and Mr Eazi himself.
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