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By the neighborhood and for the neighborhood: the Wakaliwood phenomenon
Feature
By the neighborhood and for the neighborhood: the Wakaliwood phenomenon

In the Ugandan slums of Wakalinga, a self-taught movie director and his assistant from New York are proceeding to rip up the action film rulebook written by North America and Hong Kong. PAM meets with the pair to find out more.

Music Yared highlight Ethiopian folk music
News
Music Yared highlight Ethiopian folk music

Originally from Ethiopia, Eritrea and Australia, the Music Yared trio brings the ancient musical traditions of East Africa to the contemporary world.

Listen to Superjazzclub’s first call on “Cellular”
News
Listen to Superjazzclub's first call on "Cellular"

The Ghanaian collective Superjazzclub unveils the first single “Cellular” from their upcoming eponymous EP scheduled for release later this year. After their previous EP Bordeaux, the Ghanaian collective Superjazzclub continues on its way with a […]

Afrobeats’ new chart same misgivings
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Afrobeats’ new chart same misgivings

On July 26th Official Charts launches UK Afrobeats Top 20 giving a well deserved recognition and callous oversimplification of African music. Official Charts released the first UK Afrobeats Chart on July 26th to accommodate the […]

Pop Smoke hosts Davido and Burna Boy on posthumous deluxe
Review
Pop Smoke hosts Davido and Burna Boy on posthumous deluxe

Pop Smoke’s posthumous deluxe, released on his 21st birthday, includes Nigerian superstars DaVido and Burna Boy, for a bittersweet international collaboration.

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Door to the Cosmos, the new compilation from On the Corner
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Door to the Cosmos, the new compilation from On the Corner

To celebrate their tenth release, the British label unveils a new compilation which will be released in September. Based in London, On the Corner is an independent label founded by DJ and writer Pete Buckenham. […]

J.Derobie, a Ghanaian dancehall story
Profiles
J.Derobie, a Ghanaian dancehall story

PAM met with Ghana’s new dancehall sensation, who just unveiled his first project Nungua Diaries.

Uganda’s Nyege Nyege Festival announces 2020 lineup
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Uganda's Nyege Nyege Festival announces 2020 lineup

“The Sauce Must Go On” is the rallying cry for this year’s Nyege Nyege Festival. Kampala’s most exciting electronic festival in the world has just announced its big comeback, from 3 to 6 September 2020. Since […]