Ayra Starr’s ascent is undeniable. But her music persona is only part of what makes her magnetic. The 20-year-old singer-songwriter has become the bold face of the Y2K revival. From her vivid music videos to her stylish magazine covers, Ayra’s…
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The Best East African Songs of 2022 So Far
The first half of 2022 has seen many rising stars of the region cement their place in the charts with some exquisite bodies of art. As the new generation of East African artists innovates their look and sound they’re gaining…
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Listen to Wande Coal’s New ‘Realms’ EP
Nigerian afropop phenomenon Wande Coal has come out with a new EP, five years after release his last big body of work, Wanted. The new EP, titled Realms, comes through producer Screwface’s Starstruck Management, as well as indie heavyweight EMPIRE.Wande…
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Manu WorldStar Drops Much-Anticipated Album ‘Molimo’
Manu WorldStar has released his debut album Molimo on the heels of his lead single “Choko” which dropped towards the end of June. Manu WorldStar comes back with more fire in this 12 track ensemble featuring Anatii, Gemini Major, Aubrey…
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Listen to Dr. Chaii’s New Afropop Earworm ‘Casanova’
Dr. Chaii recently released the Afropop earworm “Casanova”. Infusing elements of pon pon on the mellow love song, the multi-faceted artist smoothly croons his affections to his love interest on the 2-minute jam. The Zimbabwean-born artist and producer broke through…
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Oxlade Drops New Single ‘DKT (Dis Kind Ting)’
Oxlade returns with his latest single “DKT (Dis Kind Ting)” the latest in a string of tracks and collaborations that the artist has dropped this year. The buzzing Nigerian artist drops the breezy track, produced by Spax. It’s the follow-up…
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