CUE : THE PHOENIX AMONGST THE FLAMES
You can’t skip the process. For Ko-Jo Cue, Ghana’s verse virtuoso, the journey has been a winding, rugged path. To his Kinsmen, Ko-Jo is known as Linford Amankwaa. The rapper, who regales his listeners with stories in his mother-tongue, has been sculpting sonic landscapes since 2007. His
Rivalries Fuels The Rhythm: L’asakaa Versus The Gang
Rivalries make good stories, but sometimes, better music. The greatest diss song ever, “Ether,” spawned from a feud between two of the best lyricists to ever string words together. Most rivalries are entrenched when artists placing greater importance on the outcome of competition against specifi
5 Songs From East Africa You Should Listen To
Songs from East Africa are some of the most diverse and eclectic you will hear from the continent. Over time, musicians from East Africa have crossed borders, engaged in thrilling features, and elevated the quality of their sound and production. Trailblazers like Camp Mulla, Sauti Sol, and Diamond P
On the Rise: MAUIMØON
Ugandan musician MAUIMØON takes the spot as our first feature artist for On The Rise in 2023
8 Albums from 2020 you may have missed
Needless to say, 2020 was challenging for everyone. The global music scene was rife with cancelled tours, virtual shows, delayed releases and all-round losses. African artistes were forced to innovate, or face falling into oblivion. In spite of the challenges, artists delivered overarching projects,
