Joey Akan: Afrobeats’ Original Critic, Storyteller and Troublemaker

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Asa Commands 'Satan Be Gone' In Her New Visuals
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Asa Commands 'Satan Be Gone' In Her New Visuals

Nigerian soul singer/songwriter and guitarist Asa releases the American Deep South church visuals for " Satan Be Gone."

Nigerian Photographer William Ukoh's 'Whiteshadows' Series
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Nigerian Photographer William Ukoh's 'Whiteshadows' Series

Fashion photographer William Ukoh shares perspective on cultural appropriation in 'Whiteshadows' collection

Cameroonian R&B Singer Mballa's Debut Video For 'Bad Decisions'
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Cameroonian R&B Singer Mballa's Debut Video For 'Bad Decisions'

Cameroonian R&B singer Mballa debuts the visuals for her first single " Bad Decisions," produced by Will Wildfire.

#OKAYAFRICADC's Friday the 13th Party with DJ Underdog!
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#OKAYAFRICADC's Friday the 13th Party with DJ Underdog!

Don't miss our #OKAYAFRICADC dance party with our resident spinner DJ Underdog and friends this Friday the 13th!

2face & Wizkid Share The Video For Their First Collaboration 'Dance Go'
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2face & Wizkid Share The Video For Their First Collaboration 'Dance Go'

2face & Wizkid drop the Kemi Adetiba-directed music video for their first track together "Dance Go."

Yemi Alade Has Cupid 'Taking Over Me' In New Visuals Featuring Phyno
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Yemi Alade Has Cupid 'Taking Over Me' In New Visuals Featuring Phyno

Yemi Alade releases the dance-heavy visuals to her video for "Taking Over Me" featuring Phyno.

Wizkid Gives Thanks In 'Amin'
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Wizkid Gives Thanks In 'Amin'

Wizkid drops his latest single "Amin," a thanks-filled dance joint produced by Maleek Berry.

Chimurenga Renaissance & Chief Boima's 'Kudada Nekuva Munhu Mutema' Mixtape
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Chimurenga Renaissance & Chief Boima's 'Kudada Nekuva Munhu Mutema' Mixtape

Stream Chimurenga Renaissance's new mixtape "Kudada Nekuva Munhu Mutema," which features live mbira playing and mixing by Chief Boima.

DJ Xpect Remixes Sauti Sol's 'Sura Yako'
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DJ Xpect Remixes Sauti Sol's 'Sura Yako'

DJ Xpect drops an official 'afroelectro' remix to Kenyan afro-pop quartet Sauti Sol's hit "Sura Yako."

M.anifest Shares His Pains Of Love Video For 'Mind Games'
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M.anifest Shares His Pains Of Love Video For 'Mind Games'

M.anifest drops a new music video to his 2013 single " Mind Games," shot in Brooklyn, NYC and featuring Aubé Linda.

Caven Etomi's Geometric FW 14/15 Lookbook
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Caven Etomi's Geometric FW 14/15 Lookbook

Luxury street wear brand Caven Etomi release their FW 14/15 lookbook, inspired by "geometric abstraction."

Mista Silva Shares The Video Game Visuals For 'Like It'
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Mista Silva Shares The Video Game Visuals For 'Like It'

Watch British/Ghanaian emcee Mista Silva's new music video for his feel-good bass track "Like It."

Wizkid And Ugandan Duo Radio & Weasel's Reggae Riddim 'Don't Cry'
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Wizkid And Ugandan Duo Radio & Weasel's Reggae Riddim 'Don't Cry'

Wizkid and Ugandan duo Radio & Weasel release both the audio and visuals to their reggae single "Don't Cry"

Jovi Tackles Tribalism & Stereotypes In His Yaoundé-Shot Video For 'Et P8 Koi'
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Jovi Tackles Tribalism & Stereotypes In His Yaoundé-Shot Video For 'Et P8 Koi'

Cameroon's pidgin rapper Jovi releases a video for his socially-conscious single "Et 8P Koi."

DJ Juls Shares His Holiday Mixtape 'Enjoyment'
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DJ Juls Shares His Holiday Mixtape 'Enjoyment'

London Based producer DJ Juls releases his afrobeats holiday mixtape "Enjoyment," featuring Wizkid, Fuse ODG, Burna Boy and more.

Wizkid, Ice Prince & AKA Remix Jeremih's 'Don’t Tell ‘Em'
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Wizkid, Ice Prince & AKA Remix Jeremih's 'Don’t Tell ‘Em'

Wizkid, Ice Prince, and AKA hop on one of the biggest club songs this year, "Don't Tell Em" by Jeremih.

AKA, Burna Boy, JR, & Da LES Throw a House Party In 'All Eyes On Me'
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AKA, Burna Boy, JR, & Da LES Throw a House Party In 'All Eyes On Me'

South African rapper AKA releases an official video to his summer jam, "All Eyes on Me," featuring Burna Boy, Da Les, and Jr.

Dex Kwasi Releases 'Afro-Trap' Single 'Boom Bye Bye' Ft. E.L.
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Dex Kwasi Releases 'Afro-Trap' Single 'Boom Bye Bye' Ft. E.L.

Ghanaian pidgin trap rapper Dex Kwasi teams with E.L. on "Boom Bye Bye," the first single off his forthcoming 'Afro-Trap' EP.

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