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Okwy Osadebe’s Igbo highlife, from father to son
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Okwy Osadebe’s Igbo highlife, from father to son

The son of Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe, a Nigerian highlife hero who sadly passed fifteen years ago, has followed in his father’s footsteps to continue his musical legacy on Igbo Amaka, a brilliant album released on Palenque Records.

The life and legacy of Babatunde Olatunji
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The life and legacy of Babatunde Olatunji

Master drummer, educator, and Pan-Africanist, Olatunji influenced everyone from John Coltrane to Spike Lee. PAM pays tribute examining Olatunji’s life in three acts.

The 10 best albums of April 2023
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The 10 best albums of April 2023

Every month, PAM browses the pan-African scenes to offer a selection of ten fresh releases.This April we’re dancing to DJ Danifox’s rhythms, vibing to Mau from Nowhere’s lyrics and time travelling with Les Abranis.

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.

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. 

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The best Nigerian songs of 2023 so far
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The best Nigerian songs of 2023 so far

PAM brings you the latest hits in Nigerian music, from Afrobeats and Afropop to superstars and up-and-comers. Dive into 2023’s hottest new Nigerian records.

The 10 best albums of March 2023
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The 10 best albums of March 2023

Every month, PAM browses the pan-African scenes to offer a selection of ten fresh releases. This March, we’re dancing to Davido’s timeless work, vibing to Najib Alhoush’s groovy rhythms, celebrating the life of Ali Farka Touré and more.

Checking in with Victony
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Checking in with Victony

The Nigerian act is (almost) back with Rema and Don Toliver on a remix of the hit song “Soweto”. PAM hopped on a Zoom call and spoke with the Outlaw King himself.