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09 May 2025
The Songs You Need to Hear This Week
The best African music of the week featuring BNXN, Kwesta, The Cavemen, Rowlene, and more
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09 May 2025
On “The Man Who Lost His Heart,” Marwan Moussa Maps a Pathway Through Grief
The 23-track, deeply personal album confronts the death of the rapper’s mother, embedding the experience of depression and loss in an Egyptian cultural context.
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03 April 2025
Listen to Black Sherif’s Highly-Anticipated New Album, ‘Iron Boy’
The Ghanaian rapper’s sophomore album is a bold declaration of strength, success and self-discovery, packed with unforgettable moments.
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21 February 2025
Fiji Mageba is One of South Africa's Best-Kept Secrets
The South African artist talks to us about crafting warm, soulful sounds against the grain.
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04 February 2025
Emmanuel Jal Wants His People to Shower With Milk
From hip-hop to Afro-house, the former child soldier turned recording artist finds joyful ways to spread a message of peace and unity that is becoming ever more relevant.
Music
18 November 2024
Is the Rise of Sudanese Rap Breaking Down Racist Stereotypes?
Sudanese rap is having a fantastic year, introducing the North African region to its unique sound and dialect, but are non-Sudanese really listening?
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08 August 2024
The Hottest African Producers Right Now
A celebration of the people who are making African music tick right now, featuring P.Priime, GuiltyBeatz, Soundkraft and more.
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25 June 2024
Yamê on His Sound, Success of “Bécane” and Filming the Music Video in Cameroon
The French Cameroonian singer and rapper discusses his unique musical style and cultural heritage, highlighted in the vibrant music video for his global hit, “Bécane.”
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22 August 2023
Ghana's Hip-Hop Legacy: Celebrating 50 Years of Global Influence
The National Museum of Ghana celebrates hip-hop's 50th anniversary with "Culture Curators: Hip Hop 50" exhibition.
Music
11 August 2023
20 Influential African Rappers
For hip-hop's 50th anniversary, we look at the recent generation of rappers who have successfully moved the needle and imprinted their names in the fabric of African hip-hop.
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13 March 2023
South African Rapper Costa Titch Dies While Performing on Stage
Costa Titch, who was only 28, collapsed on stage in the middle of a festival performance.
Music
03 February 2023
Vic Mensa's Homecoming
We traveled with Chicago rapper Vic Mensa as he went to Koforidua, Ghana to meet with his uncle, legendary Highlife trailblazer Chief Kofi Sammy.
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