The 10 best Nigerian music videos of the month
Burna Boy’s “Odogwu”, released only last week, showed the industry artists and video directors were appropriating in their creative works. These...
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Dancehall artist Daddy1 ready to conquer the world with ‘Rich’ music video
Jamaican Daddy1 is back in force with the new video of 'Rich' from his upcoming EP, Bro Gad. Daddy1 is...
Chouk Bwa & The Ångströmers shares the hypnotic clip ‘Move Tan’
Chouk Bwa & The Ångströmers unveils the track 'Move Tan' from new album Vodou Alé, which will be released on May 22nd....
Afro-colombian songs from the Pacific coast collected on new compilation
As its name suggests, the compilation Guasa, Cununo Y Marimba: Afro-Colombian Music From The Pacific Coast, focuses on the cultural...
Muzi remixes ‘Sondela’ in collaboration with Chris Martin
A remix entitled 'Sondela Forever' with keys by Chris Martin, leader of the band Coldplay. Rising star of the South African...
Nasty C signs new deal with iconic Def Jam Recordings and shares ‘There They Go’
South African rapper Nasty C has been snapped up in an exclusive pact with Def Jam Recordings. He also...
Dj Danifox drops the video for his straight-up batida ‘Na Palmeira’
"Na Palmeira" is taken from his Quem è o Palhaço new EP out on Point Records. Now based in Leeds, England,...
DJ Lycox unveils his new EP, Kizas do Ly
Kizas do Ly, DJ Lycox's new EP has been released on the Lisbon label Príncipe. The release coincides with the...
Darkovibes invites King Promise in ‘Inna Song (Gin & Lime)’ visuals
The singer of the collective La Même Gang, Darkovibes invites his compatriot King Promise on Inna Song (Gin & Lime), a new song...
Blue Note to release 60 years old Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers’ forgotten album
Recorded in 1959, the album Just Coolin' by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers will be released for the first...
Mixtape: DJ Mellow takes you to the islands of the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean
DJ Mellow mixes the sounds of Reunion Island, Mauritius and the Caribbean through Jamaica for the Lowup Records label in...
DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small unveil the video for their breakout amapiano hit ‘Lorch’
The two amapiano bosses finally unveil the visuals for one of South Africa's biggest current bangers. Shot in the sprawling suburbs...
Princess Nokia lights up the COLORS Studios with ‘Gemini’
With "Gemini", Princess Nokia chose light to dazzle Colors Studios and celebrate her double album. Inspired as much by yin...
Afro-Caribbean band Ghetto Kumbé announce debut album on ZZK Records
The trio unveil the music video of "Vamo a Dale Duro", first extract off their debut album on ZZK Records....
Rema, 6lack and Tion Wayne reunited on Manny Norté’s new video “4AM”
DJ Manny Norté's "4AM" is the feel-good jam you need to hear this week. "The aim of this project was to...
Glitterbeat Records to release field recording album of Ghanaian band fra fra
Glitterbeat has announced a new album in its Hidden Musics series from the trio fra fra from Tamale (Ghana) recorded live...
Shane Eagle and Nasty C in a parallel world for the ‘Paris’ video
The two artists, who are considered to be the top of South African rap, deliver a straightforward and unapologetic piece of rap....
“Unripe pawpaw” the crazy clip from Zlatan feat. Oberz, Panisnoop and Jamo Pyper
The rapper and producer Zlatan unveiled the single "Unripe pawpaw" from his eponymous album. After his debut album Zanku, in...
The emblematic Mauritian Claudio Veeraragoo reissued on new compilation
The track 'Qui fine arrivé' by the emblematic Mauritian singer Claudio Veeraragoo is reissued in the compilation MORIS ZEKLER -...
RUNK in full trip on the ‘Nut Butter’ video clip
"Nut Butter" is the first track on RUNK's next EP due out this summer. RUNK which means "Rebels Unite With...
Batida brandishes ‘Vaivai’, a high-flying title in collaboration with Ikonoklasta
The artist from Lisbon collaborates with the Angolan Ikonoklasta and presents "Vaivai", a new video extract from Ikoqwe project Batida, whose...
Chronixx announces new album and shares ‘Dela Move’ visuals
Jamaican star Chronixx unveils new music video for "Dela Move", the first single from his album Dela Splash which will...
Burna Boy teams up with TG Omori for the Afrocentric visuals of ‘Odogwu’
The images shot by TG Omori place Burna Boy in scenes where he is as self-confident as he is black...
Octavian and Skepta reunited again on ‘Papi Chulo’
One year after the release of "Bet", the two English rappers released the clip of a new track, 'Papi Chulo'....
Dope Saint Jude returns with ‘Go High Go Low’, a love letter to Cape Flats
South African rapper Dope Saint Jude praises her hometown in her new video "Go High Go Low". Originally from Cape...
The rising star of Ghanaian dancehall J.Derobie returns with new ‘Back it’ music video
The afro-dancehall anthem “Back It" is the first single extract from J.Derobie's debut album A King is Born. Discovered by...
Buffering juju, the concept album of South African duo Dumama and Kechou
Buffering juju is Dumama and Kechou's debut album, which will be released on March 20th on the South African label...
Sister Deborah makes her debut with The African Mermaid
The 7-track project is in her own words a "splashing sonic adventure"; a qualification that perfectly suits the colorful afropop...
Afrobeats pioneer Wande Coal is back with new EP, Realms
Five years after the release of his last album Wanted, the Lagos-based singer Wande Coal is back with new EP, Realms. ...
Highlife and house intertwine on the album Wono by Koichi Sakai and Afla Sackey
The two artists, with this first collaborative project, present Wono, which will be released on March 13 by Olindo records....
Shatta Wale teams up with his militants for the ‘Chacha’ visuals
With his album Wonderboy out since last October, the productive artist continues to release off-project singles, to his audience's...
Onipa’s uprising against the machines in their new video
The band Onipa unveils the video clip for "We No Be Machine", the eponymous title of an album which will...
Italo-Ivorian DJ Ehua unveils her favourite tracks
The explosive DJ and producer opens her usb sticks for us. This Friday in Paris, collectives Cycle.s and Gqomunion join...
Moroccan rapper ISSAM unveils his new ‘Nike’ music video
The Casablanca child continues to promote Moroccan rap with the new clip "Nike" which was released on March 9th. Since...
Cheb Runner goes back to his roots in his Tagnawit EP
The young Belgian-Moroccan producer is back in force with his Tagnawit EP, which will be released on March 11th on...
Nyege Nyege unveils spooky music video ‘The Caller’ from Metal Preyers
New experimental collective releases an LP on Nyege Nyege. Nyege Nyege Tapes with artists such as Otim Alpha, Omutaba and Lawrence...
Diving in the ‘High Waters’, with the Egyptian producer Bosaina
As a keystone of the Cairo scene, the artist has just enlightened the web with the release of "High Waters",...
Back to the roots for Kokoroko with their single ‘Carry Me Home’
The London band Kokoroko is inspired by Dele Sosimi, an English musician of Nigerian origin for their song "Carry Me...
Kaval unveils a gqom track from his upcoming EP on Lowup Records
The musician from Toulouse presents "Terra Hostila", the first single from his EP Oued which will be released on March...
Congolese group Kolinga shares new song for oppressed women
Just a few days away of the International Women's Rights Day, Kolinga releases their new single "Nguya Na Ngai", a choreographed metaphor...
Bamba wassoulou Groove unveils the new video clip for their upcoming album, Dankélé
“Dankélé” is the new clip from Bamba Wassoulou Groove's eponymous album, which will be released on March 27th. Formed in 2013...
Muthoni Drummer Queen unveils new video dedicated to the African women, “Power”
“Power” is the first single of Muthoni Drummer Queen's upcoming album. After her last album She, the Kenyan singer is back in...
Stonebwoy shares the “Good Morning” visuals extract from new album
The Ghanaian dancehall star unveils the video clip "Good Morning" from his upcoming album Anloga Junction. Stonebwoy, whose real name...
Pongo’s rallying cry in her new clip for the song “Uwa”
Pongo unveils her new video clip "Uwa", a track from the singer's latest eponymous EP. Since leaving her homeland for Portugal,...
Davido’s “1 Milli” video captures the love of Nigerian entertainment power duo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x5tIv6GC1o Davido’s 1 Milli, which stars his fiancée Chioma, is a powerful and beautiful visual aimed at inciting the flame...
Solat’s 1977 EP gets vinyl reissue from label Mr Bongo
Released in 1977, Solat’s single “Change the world/ Try, Try” is going to be re-released on vinyl from the London...
Sauti Sol, Sho Madjozi and Black Motion reunited on “Disco Matanga”
Live on the Expresso Show, the Kenyan friends teamed up once again with Sho Madjozi and Black Motion, for a...
Masked beatmaker Ozferti creates his own trip in ‘Hagir Fikir’
In “Hagir Fikir" the masked and mysterious beatmaker Ozferti takes us on an adventure to discover a whole new...
Sahel Sounds launched a series of EP via the WhatsApp platform
Throughout the year 2020, the label Sahel Sounds will roll out the Music from Saharan WhatsApp series, to the rhythm...
Shabazz Palaces drop a song from new album ‘The Don of Diamond Dreams’
The hip hop duo invite Purple Tape Nate on this new song entitled "Fast Learner" extract from new album The Don...
7 albums to hear this week
In this week's program: Princess Nokia shares two albums, 2Baba 9th studio album, Brazilian rapper Emicida strikes back and more. ...
Gorillaz enlist Fatoumata Diawara for new single ‘Désolé’
Damon Albarn's animated band invites Malian star Fatoumata Diawara on new video extracts from Song Machine series. "Désolé" is the second...
Paulista rapper Emicida set to release breakthrough album,’ AmarElo’
The Brazilian rap heavyweight returns with an ambitious new album, AmarElo. With its title inspired by a Paulo Leminski poem:...
Jaymie Silk presents his musical ID card with Diasporave 1/3
Published on the 21st of February on Pelican Fly, Diasporave 1/3 reflects the image of the contemporary nomad Jaymie Silk in today's...
Diamond Platnumz returns with colorful new music video for ‘Jeje’
A track produced by Kel-P, the Nigerian beatmaker behind many Burna Boy and Wizkid hits. It is not a secret for anybody...
Lianne La Havas resurfaces with new single ‘Bittersweet’
British singer-songwriter made a remarkably poignant comeback with her performance for Colors studios. Since 2015 and her Grammy-nominated album Blood, Lianne La Havas has been...
BBE Africa reissues two rare Tabansi Studio Band afrobeat albums
For the first time anywhere, BBE reissues back-to-back two rare LPs that many Afro heads doubted their very existence until now, Wakar Alhazai Kano 9 &...
Angel-Ho announces her new album, Woman Call
The artist from Cape Town announces her second album with a honey-flavored single. Released last year, Angel-Ho’s first album was...
Rema goes on his gangsta side in the ‘Beamer (Bad Boy)’ music video
Young Nigerian superstar joins forces with Jamaican hitmaker Rvssian to put out a new potential hit. After the success of...
Bongo Joe pays tribute to Malagasy guitarist Damily
The compilation Early Years gather Damily's debuts recorded during 1995 and 2002. Madagaskar had conditioned us to its northern “mafana” (hot)...
7 albums to hear this week
In this week's program: the first part of Moses Sumney's diptych græ, Libyan reggae by Ahmed Ben Ali, DJ Diaki Balani mix style...
Dave’s moving Brit Awards performance of “Black”
For London's 2020 Brit Awards, all eyes were on the young rapper Dave and his breathtaking performance, "Black". At the 40th edition of the...
Antinote compilation teleports us to the 90’s afro/cosmic era
Studiolo's 90's afro cosmic era compilation transports us back to the 90's transcendent and progressive European Cosmic Club scene. Paris based...
Brenda Navarrete takes charge on new Havana Meets Kingston
Born from the ingenious spirit of Mista Savona, the fantastic melding of Cuban and Jamaican music culture continues to thrive with the upcoming release...
DJ Havaiana’s Angolan ku house anthem revisited by Daniel Haaksman
The Berlin-based DJ, producer, journalist and label boss of Man Recordings revisits iconic Angolan track "Cazukuta" by DJ Havaiana. Besides kuduro, Angola...
Swing Ting duo Samrai & Platt to release 100 Dances debut album
Manchester producers, DJs and Swing Ting's owners Samrai & Platt will drop their debut album 100 Dances in March. 100 Dances is...
Maghreb K7 Club, a compilation of synth raï, chaoui and staifi from 80s Lyon
Sofa Records and Les Disques Bongo Joe proudly present Maghreb K7 Club: Synth Raï, Chaoui & Staiif 1985-1997, a compilation of music...
7 albums you need to hear this week
In this week's selection: Moses Boyd's personal jazz archipelago, new EP from Nigerian rapper Olamide, Mhysa’s deeply intimate album and much more to hear...
Tuareg virtuoso Mdou Moctar shares two new tracks, Ibitlan
On tour to promote his last album Ilana: the Creator, Nigerien Mdou Moctar shares two new tracks. Nigerien-born, Tuareg musician Mdou...
African Head Charge’s psychedelic discography reissued in new box set
Almost forty years after African Head Charge's debut album, My Life in a Hole in the Ground, Adrian Sherwood's African...
Deena Abdelwahed shares hypnotic music video for ‘Insaniyti’
Tunisian producer Deena Abdelwahed unveils an experimental visual for 'Insaniyti', taken from Dhakar EP. On "Insanity", Deena Abdelwahed was inspired by the Mezwed,...
Irreversible Entanglements shares ‘No Más’ music video
Free jazz collective Irreversible Entanglements delivers a strong message under the lines of their new music video "No Más". Their forthcoming...
Nina Simone’s 1982 rare album Fodder on My Wings reedited for the first time
Nina Simone's Fodder On My Wings commercial availability has been irregular during years. Its being reissued on vinyl this April via Verve/UMe. Recorded...
Fireboy DML unveils ‘Vibrations’ video
The Nigerian rookie puts into image another track from his very promising first project Laughter, Tears and Goosebumps, released...
Pharoah Sanders’ tribute album to John Coltrane reedited
The sonic tribute to John Coltrane from astral jazz pioneer Pharoah Sanders is re-issued on the 27th of March via Tidal Waves...
Tamikrest unveils ‘Awnafin’, striking first single from forthcoming album Tamotaït
Tamikrest returns with a new album Tamotaït, a powerful, irrepressible rock and roll statement, due out 27 March on Glitterbeat. On...
K.O. and Sjava in the heights for the ‘Flight School’ video
The two South African artists simulate a plane crash in this light and airy track. This is another video from...
7 albums you need to hear this week
In this week selection: Kida Kudz's first mixtape, Scorpion Kings live album by South Africa's finest duo Kabza De Small...
Sauti Sol unveils ‘Suzanna’, first single extract from new album
The Afro-pop band recently signed with Universal Music Group and are currently preparing their next album Midnight Train. This new deal means that Sauti...
Bob Marley’s ‘Redemption Song’ celebrates 40th anniversary with music video
On February 6th, Bob Marley would have celebrated his 75th birthday. The artist's family dedicated a special tribute to him...
Visionary pianist Nduduzo Makhathini releases new album on Blue Note
Nduduzo Makhathini will unveil his next album Modes of Communication: Letters from the Underworlds on the mythical Blue Note label. Nduduzo Makhathini...
Darkovibes enlists Mr Eazi in ‘Come my way’ video
The Ghanaian rapper unveils a new collaboration with a Nigerian artist shortly after his recent featuring with heavyweight Runtown. On an...
Béla Fleck joins forces once again with Toumani Diabaté on new album, The Ripple Effect
The Ripple Effect marks the reunion on record of two great musicians, on one side the American banjo master Béla...
Obonjayar unveils new single ‘God’s Own Children’
Obongjayar kicks off the year with "God's Own Children", an intense new single from his EP Which Way Is Forward? set...
Kung fu & afrobeat collide on ‘Lai Lai’, from Antibalas’ Fu Chronicles
Afrobeat ensemble Antibalas celebrates their 20th anniversary with a brand new album on iconic soul label Daptone. Credit photo: Celine Pinget Antibalas...
Kaytranda and Kali Uchis celebrate together the video for “10%”
The Canadian producer is having a blast in a retro party as colorful as his last album, along with the...
Shabaka Hutchings comes back with his Ancestors and a new album
We Are Sent Here By History is the title of spiritual jazz band Shabaka and the Ancestors sophomore album who would...
7 albums you need to hear this week
In this week selection: David Walters' electro-creole 2.0 album, Gqom Oh! compilation dedicated to the prodigy Citizen Boy, new long-format opus...
Legendary Congolese rumba jam by Les Mangelepa Orchestra reissued on Secousse
Nyako Konya is the name of a jam session that has become one of the key tracks of Kenyan orchestra...
Naira Marley and C Blvck as mechanics in ‘Tingasa’ music video
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Azeez Adeshina Fashola aka Naira Marley reveals the music video of "Tingasa" with C Blvck from his recent...
Klein shares ‘Claim It’ music video extract from debut album
Nigerian-born British artist Klein unveils the disturbing video clip of "Claim It" from her self-produced album Lifetime. South London based musician...
Koffee sings her ‘Raggamuffin’ at Tiny Desk
< NPR unveils the Tiny Desk of the talented and precocious Koffee, who just become the first woman and youngest winner of the "Best...
PML Beatz joins Príncipe with a heavy three-track debut EP
After previously played together at Príncipe events in Lisbon, brothers Lisandro and Ivan integrate the team with a dark kuduro debut...
Burna Boy unveils ‘Secret’ music video with Jeremih and Serani
Even if he didn't win a Grammys Award Sunday evening, outstripped by the Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo who nevertheless dedicated...
Ethio-jazz veteran Hailu Mergia announces new album and shares new songs
Ethio-jazz veteran Hailu Mergia has been brought back to life by the label Awesome Tapes From Africa. He returns on...
Angélique Kidjo dedicates her fourth Grammy to Burna Boy
As the world hear about the sad passing of former NBA star Kobe Bryant, the prestigious Grammy Awards ceremony was held...
5 albums you need to hear this week
In this week’s selection: J Hus'unexpected sophomore album, Jeff Parker's tribute to his mother, the new album of the Pan-African and...
Wale comes by the NPR offices for an impressive Tiny Desk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVyb_yLGrHE The Washington D.C. rapper didn't have to travel far for his Tiny Desk session at NPR, also based in...
Tony Allen announces posthumous album with Hugh Masekela
Rejoice, the long-awaited collaborative album between two African music legends, Tony Allen and the late Hugh Masekela, will finally be...
Sudan Achives full of grace in his Colors version of ‘Iceland Moss’
Sudan Archives and her polymorphic skills went to the famous Colors box. A few months after delivering her beautiful debut album...