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Premieres, directors’ cuts and visualisers from across the continent — the video first, with the credits and chapters that go with it.

  • Music Videos

Marwa Loud Goes Bouyon on ‘PIM-POM’

Marwa Loud tries bouyon on 'PIM-POM', a Caribbean-flavoured single and video about a woman who knows what she wants.

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Xduppy and DJ Maphorisa's 'Asambe Baby'
  • Music Videos, New Releases

Xduppy and DJ Maphorisa’s ‘Asambe Baby’: The Street Anthem

The snippets have been circulating for weeks, and the anticipation was palpable. Now, Xduppy and DJ Maphorisa's 'Asambe Baby' has officially dropped, bringing Focalistic
Abantwana Bakho music video
  • Music Videos, New Releases

The Spiritual Side of ‘Piano: Why DJ Maphorisa & Xduppy’s ‘Abantwana Bakho’ Music Video Hits Different

It’s not just a music video; it’s a prayer. DJ Maphorisa, Xduppy, and Kabza De Small have dropped the visuals for 'Abantwana Bakho', and
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  • Music Videos

WATCH: Asake’s Red Bull Symphonic Show (Full Performance)

When Asake announced a black-tie orchestral show, we were all perched. Asake's Red Bull Symphonic show was the first U.S. edition headlined by an
Sarz's 'Getting Paid' video
  • Music Videos

Sarz’s ‘Getting Paid’ Video is the A-List Link-Up We’ve Been Waiting For

The audio was already a shutdown. Now, Sarz's 'Getting Paid' video has officially landed, bringing the super-producer's mega-collab with Asake, Wizkid, and Skillibeng to
wgft gunna burna boy
  • Music Videos, New Releases

Gunna & Burna Boy’s ‘wgft’ Video: The Visuals Are Here

The visuals for Gunna and Burna Boy's 'wgft' video have landed, and it’s a high-fashion fever dream. Shot in London, the clip sees Gunna
Asake’s Tiny Desk performance
  • Music Videos

Asake Behind the Desk: The Intimate Performance That Split the Internet

Asake, the king of chaotic stadium energy, in an office? We were all holding our breath. Asake’s Tiny Desk performance has landed, and the
Patoranking’s new single ‘No Jonze’
  • Music Videos, New Releases

The Vibe is Set: Why Patoranking’s New single ‘No Jonze’ is Your Official Detty December Summons

Yes, the signal has been fired. Patoranking’s new single ‘No Jonze’ has landed, and it’s the official green light for Detty December. Forget your
Ayra Starr and Rema’s ‘Who’s Dat Girl’: The Cinematic Visuals
  • Music Videos, New Releases

Ayra Starr and Rema’s ‘Who’s Dat Girl’: The Cinematic Visuals

The visuals for Ayra Starr and Rema’s ‘Who’s Dat Girl’ have landed, and it's a full-blown cinematic experience. Shot in Morocco by Meji Alabi,
LeeMcKrazy’s ‘Amaglobe’ and new album
  • Music Videos, New Releases

The Amapiano All-Stars: LeeMcKrazy’s ‘AmaGlobe’ and New Album is a ‘Krazyway’ Statement

The wait is over. Amapiano powerhouse LeeMcKrazy has dropped his anticipated new project, ‘Krazyway (Agent 2.0)’. The real tea, however, is the madness of
Shallipopi's new single Na So
  • Music Videos, New Releases

Unpacking the Infectious Appeal of Shallipopi’s ‘Na So’

He’s the self-proclaimed 'Pluto Presido' and one of street-pop’s most exciting voices. We're diving into Shallipopi's new single 'Na So', a track that perfectly
ODUMODUBLVCK's Pay Me samples VIP
  • Music Videos, New Releases

How ODUMODUBLVCK’s ‘Pay Me’ Samples a Hiplife Classic for a Modern Anthem

The new blockbuster track from ODUMODUBLVCK, Stormzy, and Zlatan is already a certified anthem. But for those with a deep memory of West African
Rema's Kelebu music video
  • Music Videos

How Rema’s ‘Kelebu’ Video Turned a Viral Challenge into Art

After the song took over TikTok, the official visuals are here. We're diving into Rema's 'Kelebu' music video, a high-energy celebration that puts the

About African music videos

Four questions, answered in plain text, marked up as FAQPage.

What counts as a music video story?

Official premieres, visualisers, short films and behind-the-lens pieces on how they were made.

Do you credit directors?

Always — director, DoP, production company and label sit in the credits block on every video post.

How quickly do videos appear?

Usually within 24 hours of the official upload, with the embed and the full credits.

Can I submit a video?

Yes. Send the link and press notes through the contact page at least a week before release.

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