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OkayAfrica’s 100 Women
OkayAfrica’s 100 Women is our first annual look at the women making an impact on the African continent and in the diaspora. From the biggest names in culture to young up-and-comers, we’ve got ’em.
Audio
How the Cape Verde Islands Gave Us an Alternate History of Electronic Music
Emigration from the Cape Verde Islands to Europe gives us an alternate history of the electronic music that’s captured hearts across the world.
Culture
5 LGBT African Movies to See After You Watch ‘Moonlight’
In honor of Moonlight and its portrayal of black gay identity, we look back at the most notable LGBT cinema from the African continent.
Sports
The African Stars of European Football
Euro 2016 has entered the knockout rounds. These are the players of African descent at the highest level of European football.
Audio
Mayra Andrade and Branko’s ‘Reserva Pra Dois’ Will Light Up Your Day
Buraka Som Sistema founder Branko and Cape Verdean singer Mayra Andrade link up for the hypnotizing “Reserva Pra Dois.” …
Audio
Hear “The Cosmic Sound of Cabo Verde” In This New Vintage Compilation
Analog Africa comes through with an electrifying compilation of late 1970s and early 80s Cabo Verdean dance grooves...
Photos
Keeping Ancient Rock Art Alive Across Africa
There are an estimated one million ancient rock art sites on the African continent. These people want to document all of them.
Audio
Rocky Marsiano Samples Rare Cape Verdean, Angolan & Mozambican Records On ‘Meu Kamba Vol. Dois’
DJ, MC and producer D-Mars shares Meu Kamba Vol. Dois, under his beat project Rocky Marsiano, the follow-up to his 2014 album Meu Kamba.
Video
Stromae Performs His Cesária Évora Tribute ‘Ave Cesaria’ On A Moving Truck In San Francisco
Stromae continues to take America, this time performing his Cesária Évora tribute "Ave Cesaria" on a moving truck in San Francisco.
Video
Public Enemy Salute All 54 African Countries In The Video For ‘Mine Again’
Public Enemy reconnects with Africa in their new music video for "Mine Again," which features shout-outs to the entire continent.
Video
Mayra Andrade Covers Cesária Évora For Okay Acoustic
Cabo Verdean singer Mayra Andrade performs a pristine cover of the "Barefoot Diva" Cesária Évora's "Isolada" for Okayafrica TV.
Audio
Rocky Marsiano Samples Semba And Funaná In His ‘Ritinha/Djó Djó’ EP
Producer Rocky Marsiano releases the new "Ritinha/Djó Djó" EP on Akwaaba Music and announces summer live dates.
Video
Watch Cabo Verdean Songstress Mayra Andrade’s ‘Ilha De Santiago’ [Premiere]
Watch Cabo Verdean songstress Mayra Andrade's sun-drenched video for "Ilha De Santiago."...