• Nnamdi Okirike

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Gospel artist Nathaniel Bassey in a live performance of “Tobechukwu (Praise God).”
Music

14 Afro-Gospel Songs You Should Know

Meet the artists leading Afro-gospel, the genre that’s taking Nigeria’s contemporary Christian music scene by storm.

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Global

Fun Places in Accra, Ghana to Visit This Weekend

We bring you a guide to the hottest events taking place in Accra, Ghana this holiday season.

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Music

The Best Ghanaian Songs of 2023

Ghana brought the heat in 2023 with massive songs from Sarkodie, Amaarae, Olivetheboy, Black Sherif, King Promise, Lasmid, Stonebwoy, Amerado, Fameye and many more.

King Promise
Music

The Best Ghanaian Songs Right Now

Featuring Fameye, King Promise, Gyakie, Sarkodie and more.

nabeyin
Interview

Meet Nabeyin, the Ghanaian-American Producer Working With Travis Scott, Future & Drake

We speak to Nabeyin about producing for some of the biggest names in music.

The Best Ghanaian Songs of 2023 So Far
Music

The Best Ghanaian Songs of 2023 So Far

Ghana has been bringing the heat in 2023 with massive songs from King Promise, Stonebwoy, Amaarae, Sarkodie, KiDi, Kuami Eugene, and many more.

​Nonso Amadi
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7 Essential Facts About Nonso Amadi's Debut Album

Nonso Amadi explores his musical journey and tells us 7 Essential Facts about his new album, When It Blooms.

Nigerian producer Type A sits on a bench outside on a sunny day.
Music

Interview: Type A Is Nigerian Music’s Secret Weapon

We talk to the producer behind some of Nigeria’s best afrobeats hits, including tracks from Fireboy DML, Joeboy, Blaqbonez, CKay and more.

'5th Dimension' by Stonebwoy.
Music

Interview: Stonebwoy Ascends to the 5th Dimension

5th Dimension is a rich representation of the expansion of Stonebwoy’s soundscape, the creative transition that has seen him go from a seasoned reggae and dancehall act to a mainstream act being prepped and primed for the global stage.

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Music

The Best Ghanaian Songs Out Right Now

Featuring the latest Ghanaian music from Black Sherif, Kuami Eugene, Stonebwoy, Kelvyn Boy and more.

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Music

The Best Ghanaian Songs Out Right Now

Featuring Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Bisa Kdei, Darkovibes, Kelvyn Boy, and more.

Nigerian artist Khaid sits in red light.
Music

12 Nigerian Artists to Watch in 2023

We highlight Nigeria’s best emerging talents set to make their mark this year.

Ghana artist Black Sherif poses.
Music

2023 Is the Year of Black Sherif

Here's why we believe the young Ghanaian superstar is going to dominate this year.

Vic Mensa and Chief Kofi Sammy
Music

Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa’s Vision Comes to Life at the Black Star Line Festival

With over 50,000 fans, the inaugural Black Star Line Festival music—held in Accra, Ghana—represented a full circle moment for the Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa.

OkayAfrica Launches “Detty December”with Spotify and Inverroche
USA

OkayAfrica Launches “Detty December”with Spotify and Inverroche

OkayAfrica marks the beginning of Ghana’s annual party season with an exclusive event that was filled to the brim with food, fun, and good vibes.

The Best Ghanaian Songs of 2022
Music

The Best Ghanaian Songs of 2022

Featuring Kelvyn Boy, Sarkodie, Black Sherif, Wendy Shay, Gyakie, Kwesi Arthur, M.anifest and many more.

Chance the Rapper Tells Us Why and How He’s Bringing a Festival to Ghana
Music

Chance the Rapper Tells Us Why and How He’s Bringing a Festival to Ghana

The rapper details his and Vic Mensa’s vision for their upcoming art and music festival, Black Star Line, taking place in Accra.

Sarkodie Tells Us Everything About His Latest Album ‘JAMZ’
Music

Interview: Sarkodie Tells Us Everything About His Latest Album ‘JAMZ’

We talk to Africa’s most decorated rapper about his eighth studio album—which is filled with experiential sounds.