In the latest episode of 'Afrobeats Intelligence' podcast, Jeriq tells us how he created the foundation for his music career ...

From the music’s contested origins to its place on corporate-sponsored stages, musicians are interrogating the institutions that define South African jazz and the politics its respectability can ...

I met Felukah in Düsseldorf at a hotel that was sheep themed. We had both caught a cold, so we went to eat Ramen soup and got lost in conversation. Next we found ourselves putting on makeup in the ...

Today in Africa — October 19, 2026: Kenyan Starvation Cult Leader Convicted of Murder, Samora Machel Remembered 40 Years After His Death OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today’s major news ...

There’s overwhelming evidence that Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was a sociopolitical rebel. His catalog is packed with classic tunes putting oppressive leaders and elements through the wringer of his critical ...

Who Does South African Jazz Really Serve? From the music’s contested origins to its place on corporate-sponsored stages, musicians are interrogating the institutions that define South African jazz and ...

In Nigeria, politics is religious and religion is political. This cycle of mutual affect is brokered by religious leaders, connecting politicians who need the (hopefully blind) support of ...