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Interview: Davido on Taking African Music Global
Music

Interview: Davido on Taking African Music Global

In an exclusive interview with OkayAfrica, the Nigerian powerhouse talks about his childhood traveling between Atlanta and Nigeria, approaching music from a business perspective, and why he's building music schools across Africa.

Chef Kwame Onwuachi Serves Up His West African & Caribbean History On A Plate
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Chef Kwame Onwuachi Serves Up His West African & Caribbean History On A Plate

We catch up with the Nigerian-Jamaican chef of the buzzing restaurant Kith/Kin to learn about how his identity shapes his work with fine dining.

Ras Nebyu Is Washington, D.C.'s 'Uptown Lion Walkin'
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Ras Nebyu Is Washington, D.C.'s 'Uptown Lion Walkin'

We talk to the Ethiopian-American rapper about his new album, his Washington Slizzards crew, and the impact of gentrification on D.C.'s music scene.