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Afrocritik's top 30 African songs in the first half of 2024.
Afrocritik’s Top 30 African Songs in the First Half of 2024

As the year continues to dazzle us with its infectious grooves, the Afrocritik Editorial Board…

“Madam Dearest” Review: DOTTi the Deity Delivers a Captivating Love Anthem| Afrocritik
“Madam Dearest Pt.1” Review: DOTTi the Deity Delivers a Captivating Love Anthem

Armed with a bag filled with melodious stories, DOTTi creates an immersive project that unfolds…

“Stubborn” Review: Victony’s Impressive Debut LP Explores Life’s Highs and Lows| Afrocritik
“Stubborn” Review: Victony’s Impressive Debut LP Explores Life’s Highs and Lows

Stubborn presents a breath of fresh air in a year plagued with subpar projects, but…

“Hexagon” Review: Love and Devotion Shine Through Anendlessocean’s New EP| Afrocritik
“Hexagon” Review: Love and Devotion Shine Through Anendlessocean’s New EP

Hexagon is a brilliant body of work that sees Anendlessocean move beyond familiar lenses to…

“Before the Feast” Review: Falz’s EP Thrives On Carefree Escapism| Afrocritik
“Before the Feast” Review: Falz’s EP Thrives On Carefree Escapism

Before the Feast smooths out the musical and structural flaws of Falz’s previous album, and…

Afrobeats Royalty: Tekno, On Growth, Abundance, and Second Shots| Afrocritik
Afrobeats Royalty: Tekno, On Growth, Abundance, and New Opportunities

“Supporting new talent is crucial for the continued growth and diversity of our industry. Mentorship,…

À nu review| Afrocritik
“À nu” Review: Karun’s New EP is a Lustrous Link-Up With Producer Duo, GR! & Hook

À nu sees Karun use her dazzling voice as a tool, experimenting with different sounds…

Born in the Wild review| Tems| Afrocritik
“Born in the Wild” Review: Tems’ Debut Album Is a Masterclass on Self-Discovery

Born in the Wild announces her grand and powerful entry on the big stage, without…

Dizzy Mandjeku and the Odemba OK Allstars Pay Tribute to the Timeless Traditions of Congolese Rumba With “Odemba Nostalgie” EP| Afrocritik
Dizzy Mandjeku and the Odemba OK Allstars Pay Tribute to the Timeless Traditions of Congolese Rumba With “Odemba Nostalgie” EP

Odemba Nostalgie is a project ingeniously woven in a manner that mirrors that of Latin…

How Recent Afropop Projects Mark a Full-Circle Moment for Nigerian Music | Afrocritik
How Recent Afropop Projects Mark a Full-Circle Moment for Nigerian Music

This year, despite that Afrobeats is experiencing what may be perceived as an underwhelming epoch…