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LISTS & GUIDES
The best amapiano of 2023 so far
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The best amapiano of 2023 so far

PAM rounds up the hottest amapiano releases of 2023 from across the continent as the South African genre continues to produce global hits and garner vast influence.

10 Ghanaian artists to watch in 2023
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10 Ghanaian artists to watch in 2023

Discover a selection of buzzing new Ghanaian artists who are set to make their mark on 2023. These are artists who have made their mark locally and are ready to take the mainstream and shoot their shot on the global stage.

The best South African jazz of 2023 so far
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The best South African jazz of 2023 so far

The South African jazz scene continues to be an exciting confluence of sounds from all over. From electronic music and classical, to Afro-folk and hip hop, this is our selection of the best Mzansi jazz of 2023 so far. 

10 Nigerian artists to watch in 2023
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10 Nigerian artists to watch in 2023

Check out this selection of hot new Nigerian artists who are going viral and taking the spotlight, writing hits, making names and set to make their mark on 2023.

East African R&B artists to watch
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East African R&B artists to watch

Discover a selection of East Africa’s emerging R&B talents, from Kenya to Sudan, who are shaking things up in one of the region’s most creative scenes.

The best Nigerian songs of 2023 so far (Q2)
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The best Nigerian songs of 2023 so far (Q2)

The Nigerian music scene keeps buzzing with stunning releases. PAM presents you the latest hits from Street-Pop and Afrobeats to superstars and up-and-comers. Dive into 2023’s hottest new Nigerian songs.

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HISTORY
Haruna Ishola, the father of Apala music
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Haruna Ishola, the father of Apala music

A look into the life of the champion of Apala music, from his initial percussive introductions to the Yoruba-Muslim predecessor, to his major political hits for Oroki Social Club and founding of the first African record label, Haruna Ishola is Apala music.

Julius Nyerere and the golden age of muziki wa dansi
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Julius Nyerere and the golden age of muziki wa dansi

Julius Nyerere aka Mwalimu was a pan-Africanist icon with a taste for music. PAM recounts how Tanzania’s first president birthed the muziki wa dansi movement with state sponsored bands.

Haile Selassie I: Machiavellian ruler, hero of pan-Africanism
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Haile Selassie I: Machiavellian ruler, hero of pan‑Africanism

Haile Selassie I, emperor of Ethiopia and pan-African instigator, created an apocryphal personality and reign that has resonated into the reggae Rastafari and Africa’s modern political backdrop.

Miriam Makeba, and the fight goes on
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Miriam Makeba, and the fight goes on

90 years ago, the South African singer, who was to become “Mama Africa”, a Pan-African heroine, was born. The life of a woman who thought that the fight should never end.

Mahotella Queens, the crown jewels of mbaqanga
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Mahotella Queens, the crown jewels of mbaqanga

With a career spanning over fifty years, the Mahotella Queens brought mbaqanga music to a global audience, balancing an urban identity with traditional cultural practices.

Fela’s stories: Sorrow Tears and Blood
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Fela’s stories: Sorrow Tears and Blood

Binda Ngazolo, whose training owes a lot to Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s albums, revisits the meaning and context of some of his most remarkable songs. In Fela’s own words. Today, “Sorrow Tears and Blood”