When Leonard Karikoga Zhakata released his sophomore album ‘Maruva Enyika‘ in 1994 he became the youngest Zimbabwean musician to sell … More
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Dua Saleh – ‘Body Cast’
After the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody, Minneapolis rapper Dua Saleh released the angry and powerful track … More
BANTU – ‘Animal Carnival’
‘Shocking: Gorilla allegedly swallows N7m in Kano zoo’ (Vanguardngr), ‘Monkey carted away N70 million in senators’ farm house’ (Premiumtimesng), ‘Nigerian … More
Ahmed Amin – ‘Civil, Freedom & Peace’
Wednesday next week will mark the first anniversary of the horrible Khartoum massacre. On the 3rd of June 2019, the … More
Lion Story – ‘Akabuye’
Just three days before Burundi’s highly contested general elections take place, Burundi’s most prominent Reggae ensemble Lion Story released their track ‘Akabuye‘. The … More
Hanitra Ranaivo – ‘Mivalo’
Since the 1950s Madagascar has lost more than 44% of its natural forests and every year more and more land … More
Mustafa – ‘Stay Alive’
Gun violence is one of the major problems in many big cities in the world. Poet, singer and song-writer Mustafa uses his … More
Jonah Mutono – ‘Circulation’
Jonah Mutono‘s track ‘Circulation‘ is not just another R&B track about love and a couple’s mutual desire for physical intimacy. … More
Sampa The Great – ‘Energy’ (Feat. Nadeem Din-Gabisi)
In the piece ‘Energy‘, Zambian Hip Hop artist Sampa the Great cuts sharply through todays gender norms and the politics around … More
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