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Skales is stepping into the limelight again
Interview
Skales is stepping into the limelight again

Skales breaks down his multi-decade career as one of Nigeria’s original superstars and his return on the scene with his new album Sweet Distractions.

PAM presents Gidam, a fully immersive film from the streets of revolution
Doc
PAM presents Gidam, a fully immersive film from the streets of revolution

PAM presents Gidam (until the end), a film by Arthur Larie and Bastien Massa, shot in December 2021 in Sudan. It follows Enas, a young percussionist who accompanies the protests demanding the departure of the military from power.

Accra’s Oroko Radio amplifying African music culture
Interview
Accra’s Oroko Radio amplifying African music culture

Ghana’s newest online radio brings together monthly residents and one-off guests from the emerging music cultures of Africa and the diaspora.  

KiDi, forever a golden boy
Feature
KiDi, forever a golden boy

If you are a close follower of all TikTok trends, it is almost impossible you have never heard “Shut up… and bend over”. These words were sung by Dennis Nana Dwamena, better known as KiDi, […]

Mandela, a hero of many songs
List / Guide
Mandela, a hero of many songs

Thirty-one years ago, Nelson Mandela walked out of the Victor Verster prison, where he had spent the last years of his detention, finally appearing before the eyes of the world. He was free, at last. […]

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“Abissa”: Asna’s sacred trance and hybrid future
Feature
“Abissa”: Asna’s sacred trance and hybrid future

PAM met with Asna, visual artist, DJ and producer at the Antigel Festival in Geneva to talk about her second single “Abissa” with AnyoneID, a track inspired by ceremony and imbued with the digital future of African youth.

Black History Month: 5 songs for 5 activists
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Black History Month: 5 songs for 5 activists

While Black History Month is all year round for us at PAM, we’re going to celebrate this February and publish a number of special articles. Here we have an annotated playlist made up of 5 songs from 5 historic activists.

Dunnie’s Amazon is a statement of strength
Interview
Dunnie’s Amazon is a statement of strength

Dunnie has become the go-to producer and one of the freshest artists to emerge from the Nigerian music scene. PAM sat down with her to talk about her EP.

Hector “Roots” Lewis talks “Ups and Downs” and reggae debut
Interview
Hector “Roots” Lewis talks “Ups and Downs” and reggae debut

PAM sat down with Hector “Roots” Lewis to talk about the latest single “Ups and Downs”, his reggae upbringing, and building a new foundation with Chronixx’s new independent imprint Soul Circle. 

Dj Tilal 24 : “I want the world to know Sudan”
Reportage
Dj Tilal 24 : “I want the world to know Sudan”

Tilal picks up his turntables and the rest of his equipment before climbing the ladder to the roof of his building near Khartoum airport. Night is falling on the Sudanese capital. As he sets up, […]

Kenyan hits to kick off 2022
List / Guide
Kenyan hits to kick off 2022

The new year came in strong with a slew of hits from the many artists and genres that are making Kenya one of the most exciting music scenes in East Africa.