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What to Watch in Africa and the Diaspora
Film + TV

What to Watch in Africa and the Diaspora

Your essential guide to African cinema across the continent and beyond.

Tems in a blue Ankara suit dress with a puff skirt accented with a green cravat and a matching umbrella
Music

The African Designers Who Stole the Spotlight at the 2025 Met Gala

This year’s Met Gala was always going to make history, but it did so in more ways than expected, as several African designers made their debut on the iconic stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Listen to Davido’s Highly-Anticipated New Album ‘5ive’
News

Listen to Davido’s Highly-Anticipated New Album ‘5ive’

The Nigerian megastar releases a 17-song album featuring a long list of contributions from the likes of Victoria Monét, Shenseea, Omah Lay, Victony, Odumodublvck, Becky G and more.

Yemi Alade wearing a teal green outfit, standing in a regal pose holding purple flowers.
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Yemi Alade, in Full Bloom

The Nigerian superstar took the path less traveled, overcoming doubt and criticism in her career, to arrive at this moment in her life – self assured and steadfast, with a Grammy nomination in tow.

AS Douanes celebrates with fans after winning against Petro de Luanda on May 24, 2023 at BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda.
Latest

What We're Looking Forward to in 2025

A year-long celebration kicks off with contemporary art in Marrakech, peaks with historic festival appearances from Burna Boy to Tems, and culminates in AFCON's return.

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News

LA Wildfires Devastate Landmarks, Homes, and Migrant Communities

With over 2,000 homes lost, families navigate the bitter aftermath of nature's fury, rallying support and prayers online.

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Lebo M at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California on August 09, 2024.
Profiles & Interviews

‘The Lion King’ Prequel Is a Full Circle Moment for Lebo M

Grammy Award-winning South African composer Lebo M says the upcoming Disney live-action film, ‘Mufasa: The Lion King,’ is a “beautiful evolution” of the original movie.

Seun Kuti plays live at Brooklyn’s Prospect Park bandshell as part of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn.
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This is What Seun Kuti & Egypt 80’s NYC Concert Looked Like

In photos: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 brought their legendary live show to Brooklyn, NY for a night of Afrobeat.

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News Brief

Tyla Cancels Coachella, North American & European Tour Dates Due to Injury

The cancellations also include her appearances at summer festivals like Gov Ball and Roots Picnic.

Macky Sall, President of Senegal, arrives to meet with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Schloss Bellevue during the G20 Compact With Africa conference on November 20, 2023 in Berlin, Germany
West Africa

Senegal’s President Macky Sall Says He’ll Exit Office When his Term Ends, but Election Date Remains Uncertain

In acceptance of the Constitutional Council’s rebuke of his “illegal”postponement of elections, Sall’s exit at the end of his tenure sets the stage for a new Senegalese president.

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Music

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Have a song you want covered on OkayAfrica? Submit it through Groover and get guaranteed listens and feedback!

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Music

Jon Muq Delivers a Sweet Blend of Afropop With "Shake Shake"

The Ugandan artist's debut album, Flying Away, is produced by The Black Keys' Dan Aeurbach.

AFCON: The Best Nigerian-South African Musical Collaborations
Music

AFCON: The Best Nigerian-South African Musical Collaborations

Featuring "Soweto Baby," "All Eyes On Me," "Ke Star," "Fela In Versace," "Rands & Nairas," and many, many more.

Burna Boy performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 14, 2023 in Indio, California.
Featured

Burna Boy's Big Night Out at the Grammys

He may not have taken any award home, but the Nigerian superstar still made the most of his appearance at the awards show in Los Angeles.

Tyla accepts the award for African Music Performance at the 66th Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024.
Latest

Tyla Wins the Inaugural African Music Performance Award at the Grammys

The South African singer-songwriter won the Best African Music Performance Award for her single "Water" that took TikTok, and then the whole world, by storm in 2023.

Parties in court as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) prepares to rule on Gaza genocide case against Israel made by South Africa.

World Court Rules that Israel Should Do What It Takes to Prevent Genocide in Gaza & Report Back in One Month

The International Court of Justice has ruled on the emergency measures requested by South Africa in the country’s genocide case against Israel over its military campaign in Gaza.

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Events

'Oasis: Into the Wild' Is Bringing Electronic Music to the Moroccan Desert

The immersive 3-day festival will take place in Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara desert.