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Meet Sands, the Swazi Singer Making SiSwati Fashionable
With his hit single “Tigi,” Sands has achieved what no other Swazi has done before.
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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.
News
Tips for American Journalists from African Journalists
African journalists give their American colleagues tips on how to operate under vindictive regimes.
Interview
Meet Swaziland’s Hottest Rapper Right Now
Swazi hip-hop star 80 Script talks the pursuit of greatness and reveals his plans to release his final rap project in five years' time.
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Swazi Rappers & South African Stars Impress at Swaziland’s Biggest Hip-Hop Festival
Hipnotik Festival 2016 in photos and highlights from Nasty C, Ambitious Ent, K.O and more.
Culture
Studio Africa: Banele Khoza on Art as a Measure of Temporary Feelings
Rising South African art star Banele Khoza sits down with Okayafrica ahead of his debut solo show at the Pretoria Art Museum.
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On The Map: Swaziland’s Christian Hip-Hop Scene
In the third edition of Okayafrica's On The Map series, Sabelo Mkhabela takes us inside Swaziland's rising Christian hip-hop movement.
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Bushfire Festival 2016 in Photos: Sauti Sol, Oliver Mtukudzi, Ice Prince & More
Bushfire celebrated its 10th anniversary in Swaziland with performances from Sauti Sol, Oliver Mtukudzi, Ice Prince and more.
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The Child of Culture Clash: An Interview with Estère
New Zealand-based, Cameroonian-rooted producer Estère sits down with Okayafrica on a recent trip to Johannesburg.
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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.
Culture
Swazi-Born Actress Noma Dumezweni To Star As Hermione In The Highly-Anticipated ‘Harry Potter’ Play
Swazi-born actress Noma Dumezweni has been cast as Hermione Granger in the London West End reimagining of Harry Potter.
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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.
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Okayafrica’s Swazi Hip-Hop Mixtape
Sabelo Mkhabela compiles an hourlong mixtape of the best Swazi hip-hop for Okayafrica.