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Né la thiass: looking back at Cheikh Lô’s enduring debut
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Né la thiass: looking back at Cheikh Lô's enduring debut

PAM revisits the timeless classic Né la thiass from Burkina-born singer and songwriter Chiekh Lô, produced by the one and only Youssou N’Dour and a pillar from the golden era of African music. 

Shooting to the beat with Hassan Hajjaj
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Shooting to the beat with Hassan Hajjaj

Photographer Hassan Hajjaj brings his North African culture to life with technicolor shots including everyday objects from olive tins to counterfeit goods, using a musical lens to illuminate today’s biggest stars. 

The best Pan African Rap of 2023
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The best Pan African Rap of 2023

From Angola to Ghana, stopping off in Comoros, Ivory Coast, Nigeria or Guinea, PAM presents a selection of 10 tracks from across the continent, from major hits to new school mavericks, that have shook up the rap world in 2023.

PAM Club: La Santa, daughter of the Sun
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PAM Club: La Santa, daughter of the Sun

Live from Madrid, La Santa presents her last compilation for Redolent Music Records in a tribal, luminous, afro-house PAM Club.  Charismatic DJ and producer, La Santa gets her positive essence from her diverse influences and […]

Sarkodie, from Tema to the world
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Sarkodie, from Tema to the world

The Ghanaian star is stretching his legacy, from a star-studded album to his critically acclaimed collaboration with the late Bob Marley, the Twi rapper is constantly pushing African hip-hop to new heights. 

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King Ayisoba, working hard on the kologo and tradition
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King Ayisoba, working hard on the kologo and tradition

PAM sat down with King Ayisoba surrounded by his usual entourage at the “Africa Spot” in Accra’s Ablekuma district where the artist broke down his life, how he has adapted to the times and his latest project, Work Hard.

Kikento, the power of women by Les Mamans du Congo
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Kikento, the power of women by Les Mamans du Congo

Kikento, “female power” in Lari language, marks the long-awaited return of the Mamans du Congo. Available on March 3, this EP once again brings together the Brazzaville-based group and French beatmaker Rrobin.

The changing face of Nigerian street-pop
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The changing face of Nigerian street‑pop

PAM looks into the history and evolution of Nigeria’s street-pop from indigenous rap and foreign beats to neo-soul and Apala-fusion.