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He named his music after a mountain in Japan. Sikiru Ayinde Barrister and the birth of fuji
Sikiru Ayinde Barrister built fuji music from the were songs sung to wake Muslims for the Ramadan meal,…
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“Jailer” was a Nigerian song about freedom that France fell for first: Asa’s 2007 debut
Asa, born Bukola Elemide, released her self-titled debut album in 2007 on the French label Naïve. Produced mainly…
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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…
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“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…
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“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.…
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“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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…