Rolling afropop 2024

So I know he has his own thread, but the new Wizkid EP has two superb songs that feel like a great way to start up the 2024 afropop thread.

First, the amapiano banger Ololufe, featuring Wande Coal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H7ZJaWXRAs

And my favorite, which I also nommed for 2023, IDK featuring Zlatan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2NkA-7WILc

totally missed this over the holidays, finally listneed to it yesterday. all great songs, but my favorite was one that you didn't highlight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zQRbaQTSYI

Also I think the fourth song just got a video, lol

Wizkid “Diamonds” new video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utmQRZSs6SE

there it is. IDK and Ololufe still the ones for me though...

RIP DJ Katapila from Ghana. He blended Ghana styles with Chicago & Detroit style dance. He dj’d parties, funerals and more at home, and after Brian of Awesome Tapes from Africa found 2 of his tapes and re-released them, he did Europe gigs as well.

There’s a long heartfelt Awesome Tapes from Africa Instagram post

https://www.instagram.com/p/C2iRl0mo2ud/?igsh=aWQwamF1dWNuemNz

Pleasant songs right here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhyzYPSHRQU
Ayra Starr - Commas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrhgS919qjw
Victony - Everything

After decades of white artists getting hits by copying music from West Africa, I like this new wave of Nigerian pop based on really prominent samples. But still, Post Malone? Lovely song, but... wow...

Shey u remember millbankhall sec school? This(sunflower) was the soundtrack to our lives in OJO. Being able to sample my all time favorite song will always be a reminder, that dreams definitely turn reality. S/O @PostMalone & @SwaeLee for letting me do this. for my boys, OJO to… pic.twitter.com/fbSbEv2tYR

— VICTONY (@vict0ny) February 8, 2024

"everything" is good but the sample is just unnecessary? it's just briefly thrown in there without much purpose

100%. But it's so nice...

Also it makes me feel ancient Victony describing “sunflower” as the soundtrack to his sec school.

Cool song but agree on the sample being unnecessary. I guess it’s more about clout? Like saying: remember that song we all loved? Well, I’m at the level where I can sample Post Malone with his blessing.

Until someone says otherwise, I'll be posting Amapiano here to maximize attention since we struggle to keep multiple threads active (as sad as that is).

Unclear atm if this is part of a project, or if track titles are supposed to say wav.files, but it has a video and I really like the atmosphere on this follow up to Mnike. Nice psychedelic tropical sounds extending in the background. The list of features includes Leemckrazy, Tman Xpress, Ceeka RSA,Visca, AL Xapo, Sjavas DaDeejay.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR1HWnqn-Ok
Tyler ICU - Ebasini

Listening now on headphones, this is strong stuff

It's deep and soulful. I guess Wav.files is the name of the project.

Benson collaborates with Headie One but this is all him. I actually like the bubbly melody.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRfTsOWE124
BNXN feat. Headie One - Maximum Damage

My bad, this was on his last year's album, maybe I should go and listen to that

I'll make it up with this charming song partly in French from Gabon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4I-T38LPeo
Emma'a feat. Jungeli - Biso Mibale

Tems “Free Mind” is still getting dc go-go band covers and DJ mixes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2ICul0432w

OH
MY
GOD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_JtSZQSHP8

RINGMASTERS FEAT. TAC RSA & QUAGO - UTHAYELA

I need a copy of this. Can't seem to find it anywhere

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/omah-lay-afro-depression-new-music-1234985144/

Afro- depression!

Omah Lay is going to put an ep with Ozuna

Omah Lay is going to put an ep with Ozuna

This article is a little sad. I'm ready for a slightly less vulnerable, more confident Omah Lay, which is what he's hinting at.

Pretty good afropop lineup at Roskilde this year. Last year was a breakthrough with Rema and an already legendary Burna Boy concert at the largest stage, so it was bound to be a bit of a letdown, but Tyla (if she makes it), Tems, Omah Lay, Amaarae and Sho Madjozi (!!!!!!!) is pretty good. Throw Mdou Moctar and some Nyege Nyege related electronics into the mix, and I'm satisfied.

TikTok’s influence on African music, including genres like Afrobeats and amapiano, has propelled artists such as Ghana’s Black Sherif, Nigeria’s CKay and South Africa’s Tyler ICU to global success through viral hits.

https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/tiktok-distro-platform-soundon-now-available-nigeria-south-africa-and-egypt