The track “Nissodia” released in 1978 by Malian artists Idrissa Soumaoro and L’Eclipse De L’Ija means “joie de vivre” in Bambara. An optimism that the former drummer and singer of the Beastie Boys wanted you […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]