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OkayAfrica serves as a vital link between a worldwide audience and African culture, including its diaspora, by providing genuine content and engaging experiences. It reaches a varied audience globally, making it the premier platform for exploring African art, music, fashion, politics, and much more, all while transcending cultural barriers.

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On “The Man Who Lost His Heart,” Marwan Moussa Maps a Pathway Through Grief

5 days ago | okayafrica.com | Amuna Wagner

In the Arabic-speaking world, Marwan Moussa needs no introduction. The Egyptian German rapper and producer has dominated the rap scene for years, rising to fame for his hard-hitting bars and effortless flow. A man who enjoys bragadociousness and does it well, Moussa is the third most-streamed Arab rapper of all time and has received three All Africa Music Awards. After losing his mother to illness in October 2023, Moussa did not listen to music for six months.
Karabo Lediga’s Sabbatical Mines Old Memories to Make Treasure

5 days ago | okayafrica.com | Tseliso Monaheng

With Sabbatical, writer and director Karabo Lediga mines a memory to produce a no-holds-barred critique on the strangers we become once we leave home to establish our own lives. Lesego (played by the impressive Mona Monyane) is on track to become CEO at the financial firm she works for when an investigation threatens to upend her aspirations. She wakes up in her childhood home following a heavy night, and what unfolds is an up-close view of a life becoming undone.
African Artists Shine in the 2025 BET Awards Nominations

6 days ago | okayafrica.com | Tseliso Monaheng

Ayra Starr performs at KOKO on November 13, 2023 in London, England. The nominees for the 25th annual BET Awards have officially landed, and African artists are making their presence felt. From Lagos to Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam to Accra, a diverse slate of continental talent has secured nominations across major categories, underlining the global rise and influence of African music.
Xduppy, South Africa's Rising Star, Thinks Amapiano Can Get Even Bigger

1 week ago | okayafrica.com | Tseliso Monaheng

Xduppy’s double album with DJ Maphorisa is one of the year’s best. At the end of March this year,DJ Maphorisa andXduppy released an incredible collection of songs stretching across two albums. Titled Ngomoya and Rough Dance, the albums cover the gamut of South African electronic music and tip the scale in favor of the country remaining the global behemoth it’s already become.
ICJ Dismisses Sudan’s Case Against the UAE

1 week ago | okayafrica.com | Amuna Wagner

Sudan's bid to sue the United Arab Emirates (UAE), alleging that the UAE is providing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) with weapons that are being used to commit genocide in Darfur, has been dismissed by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). On Monday, May 5, the United Nations' top court in The Hague announced that it "manifestly lacked" the authority to continue the proceedings.
Burna Boy Releases a Seductive New Single “Sweet Love”

1 week ago | okayafrica.com | Tseliso Monaheng

Arriving on the heels of the energetic Soul II Soul-sampling single “Update,” the new track signals a shift in mood. Introspective, sultry, and emotionally open, “Sweet Love” is a moment of tenderness from an artist known for his bold declarations of strength and swagger.
What It’s like to … Work as a Tour Guide in the Grand Egyptian Museum

2 weeks ago | okayafrica.com | Amuna Wagner

"In the entrance hall of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), there's this gigantic statue of Ramses II. It's the largest standing statue of an ancient Egyptian king on Earth, and it's on a base surrounded by water in the shape of a pyramid," Ibrahim Morgan tells OkayAfrica. He chuckles. "Many guests are mesmerized and drawn by the statue's beauty, so they don't focus. They keep walking towards it and end up falling into the water."Morgan is an Egyptologist and tour guide with 29 years of experience.
The Best Amapiano Songs Right Now

2 weeks ago | okayafrica.com | Tseliso Monaheng

Amapiano has made an extraordinary journey from its South African roots to become a global music phenomenon. Much like kwaito before it, the genre emerged as a powerful vehicle for young, Black South African youth to fight their way out of poverty. Each year brings fresh hits, innovative trends, and a new sound that fascinates. It's as though the music's range is endless, as it delicately embraces different aspects of the human experience.
Skyla Tylaa Drops a Cross-Continental Club Anthem with “Bombshell (Cheza)”

2 weeks ago | okayafrica.com | Tseliso Monaheng

Skyla Tylaa delivers a captivating hit featuring Diamond Platnumz, Tyler ICU and more. Amapiano meets Afropop in “Bombshell (Cheza),” a high-voltage collaboration from Skyla Tylaa, Diamond Platnumz, Tyler ICU, Khalil Harrison, and DJ Exit. Blending the sounds of South Africa, Tanzania, and the UK, this genre-bending anthem has already begun making waves, with unreleased teasers racking thousands of videos and millions of views on TikTok alone.
Ayra Starr Drops Sultry New Single “Gimme Dat” Featuring Wizkid

2 weeks ago | okayafrica.com | Tseliso Monaheng

Ayra Starr releases a steamy single featuring Wizkid. Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr continues a blockbuster year by releasing her steamy new single “Gimme Dat,” featuring Nigerian superstar Wizkid. This moment marks a long-awaited reunion between the two, following their fan-favorite 2022 collaboration “2 Sugar,” and sets the tone for what promises to be a landmark year for the GRAMMY-nominated star. “Gimme Dat” samples Mary J.