1+ hour, 39+ min ago  (178+ words) This month's West African music list culls music from Ghana, Nigeria, and C'te d'Ivoire. From a song hitting at naysayers to an endearing love song, this month's list packs a diverse and tasteful punch. In February, North African artists used…...

5+ hour, 23+ min ago  (236+ words) Musicians across North Africa and the diasporas rushed to release their final songs before Ramadan's retreat into spirituality (except, of course, for musalsalat songs)." From Morocco's Loun to Egypt's Electro Falahi and Sudan's Hiba Elgizouli, the following tracks span the…...

21+ hour, 16+ min ago  (379+ words) This month, check out standout releases from Mejja, Yammi, Karun, Joshua Baraka, Drama T, Bridget Blue, and more in OkayAfrica's best East African music list. Drama T kicks off 2026 with "Ntagatima," returning with the swagger that's become his signature. After…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (201+ words) Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we're following but haven't published as full articles. These short updates cover what's happening on the continent " in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (829+ words) Today in Africa " Feb 24, 2026: 11 South African Men Lured into Russia-Ukraine War Are Coming Home, Morocco Captain Achraf Hakimi Faces Rape Trial in France'OkayAfrica Today in Africa " Feb 24, 2026: 11 South African Men Lured into Russia-Ukraine War Are Coming Home, Morocco Captain Achraf…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (618+ words) Today in Africa " Feb 20, 2026: Hunger Fears Grow in Somalia, Tunisia Jails MP Over President Saied Criticism'OkayAfrica Today in Africa " Feb 20, 2026: Hunger Fears Grow in Somalia, Tunisia Jails MP Over President Saied Criticism OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today's major…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (389+ words) For decades, North African musicians have used romantic love as a symbol for expressing love for culture, identity, and a whole people. Which brings us to the primary concern that's present at the core of this ranking. The West continues…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (775+ words) Three weeks later, in March 2019, Nwamara had recorded a song with a group of people he met at a studio and released the first Kabusa Oriental Choir video on Instagram. He was shocked by the reception and the virality they…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (876+ words) Today in Africa " Feb 16, 2026: Cyclone Gezani Kills Dozens Across Madagascar & Mozambique, Dashcam Murder of E-Hailing Driver Sparks Outrage in South Africa'OkayAfrica Today in Africa " Feb 16, 2026: Cyclone Gezani Kills Dozens Across Madagascar & Mozambique, Dashcam Murder of E-Hailing Driver Sparks Outrage in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (709+ words) Feb 13: Two Nigerians Killed Fighting for Russia, DRC Signals Ceasefire Shift in Eastern Conflict'OkayAfrica Today in Africa " Feb 13, 2026: Two Nigerians Killed Fighting for Russia, DRC Signals Ceasefire Shift in Eastern Conflict OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today's major news…...