Bahir, to be released on Soundway Records on March 15th, is a snapshot of the last few years of the artist’s immersive study of the Horn of Africa. The album follows his Wondem LP in 2015, which was also […]

Nigerian singer Olamide shares visuals for “Woske”, a new song produced by hitmaker Killertunes. YBNL boss, Olamide Adedeji, popularly known by his stage name, Olamide, has shared his first single in 2019 titled “Woske.” The […]

From Haruna Ishola to Fela and Orlando Julius, a look at the formative decade of Afropop. Haruna Ishola Oroki Social Club Decca Records (1971) For many, Haruna Ishola is the best performer of apala, a […]

Their album Afrobeats LOL will be out on February 22nd. The duo made up of M3nsa and Wanlov The Kubolor is known for its tasteful shock lyrics, noteworthy performance art and progressive hiplife. Their unconventional humor has brougth […]

Tomi Thomas is the reason why the soundscape of Afropop in Nigeria is changing. Tomi Thomas released his debut EP, Patience in 2014, it was described as “a creative expression of his thoughts taking a […]

The video for “Ngwa” is inspired by the tragic end of the Cameroonian rebel fighter Ruben Um Nyobe, here transposed to Southern Africa’s great natural spaces. A tribute to his life, and to the seeds […]

The travel-oriented Finnish multi-instrumentist comes back with two tracks in collaboration with Ghanaian Gospel singers Florence Adooni and Lizzy Amaliyenga. Jimi Tenor has been going since the 90’s, living in New York, Berlin, London and Barcelona, […]

“Boasty” features British MCs Wiley and Stefflon Don, Dancehall superstar Sean Paul and Hollywood actor Idris Elba. Best known for his role in the Luther series, Idris Elba also has musical skills. After launching his record […]