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.

Nyege Nyege unearths unreleased tracks from the 90s by the underrated LA hip-hop crew Chillin Villain Empire, aka C.V.E., collected in a compilation including music from the crew’s own Afterlife Recordz label. Despite having been […]

Our week’s selection includes Smallgod’s collaborative project, Toxicated Keys’s debut album, Ibeyi’s bewitching return, Leyla McCalla’s politically engaged work and Jess ETA’s afro-pop infused album.

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

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

Following the release of his EP Trappish II off his own label imprint Trappish Music, Ish Kevin breaks down the distinctions in Kigali’s rap community, the mindset of Rwanda’s next generation and the power of collaboration to bring Rwandan music to the world.

Every month Cortega picks a DJ or producer who puts Africa and its diaspora in the spotlight. Featuring an exclusive playlist of the 10 sounds that have shaped her musical universe.