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Top 10 Francophone African Artists You Need to Know in 2026
The top francophone African artists of 2026. From Aya Nakamura to Dadju and Fally Ipupa, the voices defining…
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The Doctor of Hypertension: Osita Osadebe and “Osondi Owendi”, the record Nigerians still call their biggest seller
Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe released "Osondi Owendi" in 1984. It became one of the biggest-selling records in Nigerian…
Arts + Culture
“Coupé Bibamba” came out in 1998. Almost three decades later, no West African wedding is complete without it
Congolese singer Awilo Longomba released the album Coupé Bibamba in 1998. Its title track, a fast soukous dance…
Arts + Culture
“Khona” brought Mafikizolo back and swept South Africa’s awards. It is still a wedding favourite
Mafikizolo released "Khona" featuring Uhuru on 10 January 2013 as the lead single from their comeback album Reunited.…
Music
“The Air in My Lungs”: Strongman and Ayisi Keep the Faith on “Everlasting”
Five months after winning Best Rap Performance at the Ghana Music Awards, Strongman has turned inward. “Everlasting”, featuring…
Music
From Accra to Kayole: Lyrical Joe and Khaligraph Jones Strike a “Warrior Sound”
Accra and Nairobi met on Friday. Lyrical Joe and Khaligraph Jones released “Warrior Sound” on 2 October 2026,…
Arts + Culture
They met at an institute for the blind in Bamako. Amadou & Mariam took Malian music around the world
Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia met at Mali's Institute for the Young Blind and became the duo known…
Music
Ko-Jo Cue and Shaker Reunite on “This Trip”
Ko-Jo Cue and Shaker are back on a record together. “This Trip” came out on streaming services on…
Music
Medikal and Shatta Wale Talk Money on New Single “Sika”
Medikal and Shatta Wale have a new song out. “Sika”, credited to Medikal featuring Shatta Wale, arrived on…
Arts + Culture
Papa Wemba collapsed on stage in Abidjan in 2016. The King of Rumba Rock had been performing for nearly fifty years
On 24 April 2016, Congolese star Papa Wemba collapsed on stage at the FEMUA festival in Abidjan and…