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Get the latest new African music releases, from fresh Afrobeats to amapiano drops and the buzzing talent reshaping the sound of the continent.

  • Music Videos, New Releases

Adekunle Gold and Olamide collab after a decade 

Before 'Sade', Adekunle Gold was YBNL's in-house graphic designer — the man who drew the logo the label still uses. Nearly ten years after Olamide signed him, the

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kamo mphela 'Partii' phenomenon
  • New Releases

The ‘Partii’ Phenomenon: Kamo Mphela’s Celebration of Community

Kamo Mphela's 'Partii' became a global movement before its official release. We offer a critical review of the music video, exploring how Kamo Mphela's
  • New Releases

OBO & Breezy: The Alliance Solidifies – Davido Confirms Joint Album and Transcontinental Tour with Chris Brown for 2026

Afrobeats king Davido has officially confirmed a much-anticipated joint album and a groundbreaking Europe-Africa tour with R&B superstar Chris Brown, reportedly slated for 2026.
  • Music Videos, New Releases

Kizz Daniel’s ‘Police’ Video is a Nostalgic Ode to Complicated Love

When Kizz Daniel announced a collaboration with Angélique Kidjo and Johnny Drille, expectations were sky-high. Now, the music video for "Police" is here, and
  • Music Videos, New Releases

DJ Spinall’s ‘Want You’ Video is the Sultry Escape We’ve Been Waiting For

DJ Spinall, the veteran tastemaker, has delivered the perfect mid-summer anthem with "Want You." Now, the track has a video to match its sultry,
  • Music Videos, New Releases

A ’90s Dreamscape: Decoding the Soft Glamour of Tiwa Savage’s ‘You4Me’ Video

As the lead single for her upcoming R&B-focused album, "You4Me" set a high bar. Now, with the official music video, Tiwa Savage fully commits
The official album cover for Kizz Daniel's EP, Uncle K: Lemon Chase
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The Tea on Vado: Kizz Daniel’s Uncle K: Lemon Chase is the Soulful Reset We Needed

Kizz Daniel's "no bad songs" reputation is legendary, but his new EP, Uncle K: Lemon Chase, is his most personal project yet. Born from
wrong places by joshua baraka
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Joshua Baraka’s Wrong Places Review: The £25k Hit

It's one of the summer's most soulful anthems, but the story behind its creation is just as compelling. We're diving into Joshua Baraka's 'Wrong
  • Music Videos, New Releases

The Verdict on ‘Gimme Dat’: A Flawless Production, but What About the Chemistry?

Whilst Ayra Starr and Wizkid's 'Gimme Dat' is a commercially successful and visually stunning release, a persistent debate rages online about the ‘Gimme Dat’
  • New Releases

Akon & Afrobeats: Unpacking a Superstar’s Bold Claim – Did He Truly Create the Sound?

Akon's recent assertion that he "created Afrobeats" and developed its early stars has sent ripples through the music world. We unpack the superstar's influential
L.A.X. album cover and playlist
  • New Releases

Nobody Like Zaza”: L.A.X Walks the Line Between Dancefloor Heat and Soulful Introspection

On his fourth studio album “Nobody Like Zaza”, L.A.X leans into duality — offering log-drum-laced energy on one side and melodic reflection on the
Black Sherif Iron Boy album cover
  • New Releases

Black Sherif: The Iron Boy Forging His Own Path

The weight of expectation is nothing new to Black Sherif. But with “Iron Boy”, the Ghanaian artist doesn’t just meet the moment — he
Odumodublvck and Rema on stage together
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The Collision We Didn’t Know We Needed: Rema and Odumodublvck Unite on “Industry Machine”

Odumodublvck has confirmed what fans have long speculated—Rema will feature on his upcoming album, “Industry Machine”. More than a co-sign, this is a moment

About new African music releases

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

How often is this page updated?

Daily. Singles, EPs and albums are added the day they land, newest first.

Do you cover diaspora releases?

Yes. UK, French and Portuguese-language releases by African artists sit alongside releases from the continent.

Which genres are covered?

Afrobeats, amapiano, afropop, bongo flava, makossa, gqom, afrohouse and fuji.

Where can I hear the tracks?

Every piece links the official streaming release and, where one exists, the official video.

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