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Moussolou, the album that unearthed the Malian diva Oumou Sangaré
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Moussolou, the album that unearthed the Malian diva Oumou Sangaré

When it comes to African classics, Oumou Sangaré’s debut album Moussolou, stands far out from the rest. She presents herself on the album as the same rebellious and troublemaking diva we know today, singing about the plight of women.

Nubiyan Twist collaborates with Ego Ella May on “24-7”
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Nubiyan Twist collaborates with Ego Ella May on “24‑7”

The group of ten musicians from Nubiyan Twist invites the singer Ego Ella May to guest on their first single of the year entitled “24-7”. With two albums, the collective signed to the excellent Strut […]

KELEKETLA!, a collaboration between London and South Africa
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KELEKETLA!, a collaboration between London and South Africa

London duo Coldcut unveils the track “Future Toyi Toyi” from their collaboration KELEKETLA! with artists from South Africa. Keleketla! is a collaborative project that started at Keleketla! Library, an independent library in Johannesburg. The album […]

BBE revives legendary Tabansi Records
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BBE revives legendary Tabansi Records

British label BBE has embarked upon a titanic mission to reissue part of the Nigerian label Tabansi’s back catalogue. PAM met with journalist John Armstrong and the label’s boss, Joe Tabansi, to piece together this […]

‘Africa Today’, Etuk Ubong’s explosive ‘direct-to-disc’ album
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'Africa Today', Etuk Ubong's explosive 'direct‑to‑disc' album

The album of the Nigerian Etuk Ubong, Analog Africa will be released on June 5th on the English label Night Dreamer. Trumpet player, composer and singer, the Nigerian Etuk Ubong began his career by joining the group […]

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M.anifest: a rap jewel made in Ghana
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M.anifest: a rap jewel made in Ghana

The Ghanaian rapper unveiled his latest EP The Gamble last November. The visuals of the title track were released last week and perfectly captures the effervescent soul of the Ghanaian capital: motorbike rides, dancing everywhere, […]

Dr. Victor Olaiya: the man, the music, the maestro
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Dr. Victor Olaiya: the man, the music, the maestro

It’s been called the end of the golden age of highlife. Announced on February 12th 2020, Victor Abimbola Olaiya (OON) was confirmed to have passed on. He breathed his last breath within the walls of the […]

The 80 best albums of the 2010s
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The 80 best albums of the 2010s

2020 is here. An occasion for PAM to revisit the last decade’s best albums. From 2010 to 2019, here are our 80 essential albums of the decade. It was abundantly clear at the top of […]