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4 days ago | okayafrica.com | Amuna Wagner

WhenSmall X wakes up in the morning, he listens to lo-fi music to start his day with good vibes. One of his favorite artists isSaib, a well-known name in the genre. "I like this way of producing, mixing jazzy melodies and funk with hip hop," Small X tells OkayAfrica in a Zoom call alongside his manager, Othmane Bellamine. "When Othmane told me that Saib is a Moroccan guy, I said, 'We are two Moroccans. Two different types of music, and we both love hip-hop. Why not?

1 week ago | okayafrica.com | Tseliso Monaheng

Muyiwa Awoniyi shares trade secrets and strategies with Joeboy on this episode of Afrobeats Intelligence. “I’m telling you, by the grace of God, what me, Tems, and Wale have built – it can’t break,” says music executive and BSB Management Agency founder Muyiwa Awoniyi, also known as Donawon, in the latest episode of Afrobeats Intelligence. In a rare deep dive, he shares trade secrets and the strategy behind their rise, laying out the non-negotiables that shaped their journey.

1 week ago | okayafrica.com | Lihle Z. Mtshali

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o wasn’t just a writer — he was a liberator of language, memory, and imagination. Born in 1938 in Limuru, Kenya, at the height of British colonial rule, he spent his life unlearning the systems meant to erase him and rebuilding a literary world in which African voices, stories, and languages could stand tall. His work made it clear: the pen could be a machete, carving paths to freedom.

1 week ago | okayafrica.com | Tseliso Monaheng

South African actor Presley Chweneyagae, best known for his breakout role in the Oscar-winning 2005 film Tsotsi, has passed away. He was 40. A statement from his agent described him as "one of the most gifted and beloved actors," paying tribute to his legacy. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife, children, extended family, colleagues, and all who knew and loved him. While we grieve the immense loss of a remarkable talent, we celebrate the light he brought to the world.

1 week ago | okayafrica.com | Tseliso Monaheng

A new compilation released today by Africa Seven brings fresh attention to one of Africa's most visionary musical minds.Trésor Magnétique, which translates to "Magnetic Treasure," collects a series of unreleased tracks, alternate takes, and archival gems from the late Cameroonian composer, musicologist, and broadcasterFrancis Bebey. More than a nostalgic tribute, the album is a vibrant reminder of how far ahead of his time Bebey truly was.