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Rema Is Apple Music's New 'Up Next' Artist
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Rema Is Apple Music's New 'Up Next' Artist

Exclusive: Watch the buzzing Nigerian artist's 'Up Next' short film and announcement.

How East African Musicians Are Making Money Today
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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.

Listen to Tony Allen & Hugh Masekela's New Song 'Slow Bones'
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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.

simi selense nigerian music
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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.

joey b ghana boj no waste time
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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.

Interview: Wizkid on Pushing Nigerian Music Forward
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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.

Watch Blaqbonez' New Music Video For 'Shut Up'
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Watch Blaqbonez' New Music Video For 'Shut Up'

A new single from the self-appointed Best Rapper in Africa.

Watch Burna Boy and Jorja Smith's New Music Video For 'Gum Body'
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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.'

Watch Reekado Banks' New Music Video For 'Rora'
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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.

Listen to Mannywellz' New EP 'META'
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Listen to Mannywellz' New EP 'META'

The new 3-track EP was created in just three days.

okay acoustics: Watch Burna Boy Play a Live Rendition of 'Anybody'
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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.

Watch Kwesi Arthur's New Video For 'See No Evil'
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Watch Kwesi Arthur's New Video For 'See No Evil'

The buzzing Ghanaian rapper rides bikes and performs in his Tema neighborhood.

Mr Eazi & Simi Drop the New Single and Video For 'Doyin'
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Mr Eazi & Simi Drop the New Single and Video For 'Doyin'

A head-nodding Afro-R&B track produced by Killertunes.

Listen to a Previously Unreleased Ebo Taylor Track From 1980, 'Make You No Mind'
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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.

Nonso Amadi Is Making His Unique Blend of Afro-Fusion
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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.

Watch Lazarus' New Music Video For 'Moyo Wanga'
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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.

Watch Odunsi (The Engine)'s New Video For 'Wetin Dey / Better Days'
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Watch Odunsi (The Engine)'s New Video For 'Wetin Dey / Better Days'

Two end-of-summer jams.

Mr Eazi's emPawa Is Reopening to Submissions
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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.