The young Nigerian trap star speaks with PAM about his sudden come-up and the inspiration and vision that imposed his foreign sound onto the local landscape.

This week, Jeshi immerses himself into his childhood, Khaid refreshes the afrobeats scene, Seckou Keita and Catrin Finch combine kora and harp in the service of a common vision, an album to showcase the sounds of Africa’s first DIY modular synthesizer and Alpha Bondy’s return with socially-motivated message.

Each week in our Pan African Rap playlist, discover the latest and greatest rap from across the African continent and its diaspora.

This week, Mahalia explores the complex nature of peopl’s relationships with their exes, the Buruklyn Boyz’s change of repertoire, Kwaku DMC tries on a minimalist approach to drill, Shabaka guides us through a meditation and Alune Wade recounts the sultan’s life.

Each week in our Pan African Rap playlist, discover the latest and greatest rap from across the African continent and its diaspora.

This week, Phelimuncasi stings like a bee, Obongjayar reflects deep, Bachir Attar leads a Jajouka trance, Kendrick Lamar makes his return and Groundation give a reggae staple.

The Ghanaian songwriter gives visuals to his single “Sarki” featuring the Dambe, a combat sport popular in the Hausa community dating back to the 10th century, matched with Kirani’s heavy bars. Kirani Ayat is a […]

Each week in our Pan African Rap playlist, discover the latest and greatest rap from across the African continent and its diaspora.