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30 new artists join Mr Eazi’s emPawa Africa Program

30 new artists join Mr Eazi’s emPawa Africa Program

The support system and distribution platform will give more Africa artists a chance to reach global

Netflix’s first African original series, “Queen Sono”, is now streaming

Netflix’s first African original series, “Queen Sono”, is now streaming

A 6-episode, action-packed show starring Pearl

Songs of the day: New music from Burna Boy, Niniola, Nadai Nakai & more

Songs of the day: New music from Burna Boy, Niniola, Nadai Nakai & more

Your latest dose of great music from across

Rap song of the week: 1641 deliver infectious swag rap on “Designer”

Rap song of the week: 1641 deliver infectious swag rap on “Designer”

One of the catchiest rap songs you'll hear this

2Baba drops new album, ‘Warriors’; shares video for Burna Boy-assisted “We Must Groove”

2Baba drops new album, ‘Warriors’; shares video for Burna Boy-assisted “We Must Groove”

The legend's seventh studio album and first in six

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair launches new residency programme with Lakin Ogunbanwo

1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair launches new residency programme with Lakin Ogunbanwo

He will also be exhibiting at the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in New York in

AV Club: “Hakkunde” is a timely and sometimes engaging look at being an unemployed Nigerian youth

AV Club: “Hakkunde” is a timely and sometimes engaging look at being an unemployed Nigerian youth

A captivating depiction of the desperation and struggle to make an honest

Best New Music: Yinka Bernie and Joyce Olong’s reassuring “It’s Okay to Cry” is a song we can all relate to

Best New Music: Yinka Bernie and Joyce Olong’s reassuring “It’s Okay to Cry” is a song we can all relate to

Speaking on the subject of mental

Songs of the Day: New music from Reminisce, Efe Oraka, King Promise and others

Songs of the Day: New music from Reminisce, Efe Oraka, King Promise and others

Also including must hear cuts from Rema, Dice Ailes,

Yung L is living the Zimm life in his video for ‘Juice and Zimm’

Yung L is living the Zimm life in his video for ‘Juice and Zimm’

A 6-minute long 'Full Video' for all 7 tracks from 'Juice and

The effects of climate change and Lagos’ current heatwave

The effects of climate change and Lagos’ current heatwave

Here's what you can do about

Zoro reps his roots in the video for his catchy single, “Kulture”

Zoro reps his roots in the video for his catchy single, “Kulture”

Reiterating his dedication to representing his

The Shuffle: Remembering “Shake Hands” by the legendary soul singer, Geraldo Pino

The Shuffle: Remembering “Shake Hands” by the legendary soul singer, Geraldo Pino

The man that inspired Fela to get his act

Essentials: Bryan The Mensah reiterates his goals on ‘I Don’t Feel Like Going Outside’

Essentials: Bryan The Mensah reiterates his goals on ‘I Don’t Feel Like Going Outside’

Hones in on his strengths as a rapper, songwriter and

Watch Zlatan celebrate his stardom in new video for “Life”

Watch Zlatan celebrate his stardom in new video for “Life”

Set in the icy mountains of

Watch French singer, Dadju and Burna Boy’s video for “Donne-moi L’accord”

Watch French singer, Dadju and Burna Boy’s video for “Donne-moi L’accord”

A standout track from his latest project, ‘Poison Ou

Offei and Patoranking tribute legendary Ghanaian group on new single, “Fi Ma No”

Offei and Patoranking tribute legendary Ghanaian group on new single, “Fi Ma No”

A refix of the group's classic hit, "Befi

Mo’Believe shares tracklist & release date for new EP, ‘Big Daddy Mo’

Mo’Believe shares tracklist & release date for new EP, ‘Big Daddy Mo’

The follow-up to his excellent 2018 debut EP, 'Ariwo

Stormzy and Burna Boy at the BRITs 2020 and 6 other videos you need to watch this week

Stormzy and Burna Boy at the BRITs 2020 and 6 other videos you need to watch this week

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2Baba set to release ‘Warrior’, his first album in six years

2Baba set to release ‘Warrior’, his first album in six years

Featuring high profile appearances from Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage and

Essentials: Saudi continues his introspective journey on ‘The Drip’s Leak’

Essentials: Saudi continues his introspective journey on ‘The Drip’s Leak’

A portrait of the rapper as a deeply flawed person with intentions to do