Top 10 African Albums from 2024: Soot Africa Picks
2024 has been a monumental year for African music, with albums that have broken borders and cut across several amazing genres. From Afrobeats to Amapiano,
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music collections from across continent of Africa and beyond.
2024 has been a monumental year for African music, with albums that have broken borders and cut across several amazing genres. From Afrobeats to Amapiano,
Wizkid’s sixth studio album, Morayo, is a heartfelt celebration of life, love, and legacy, shaped by the poignant influence of his late mother’s passing. While
DJ Neptune returns with Greatness III, the third installment in his Greatness series, packed with star-studded collaborations and genre-bending sounds. He is known for his
Niniola, Nigeria’s Afro-House queen, has dropped her highly anticipated album Press Play. It takes us on an exciting journey using core sounds of Afrobeat, house,
We can all agree that Fireboy DML has never failed to keep his audience enraptured with his smooth vocals and heartfelt lyrics. His latest self-titled
This is not a hoax. D’Banj most certainly dropped an album this month, and you’re on a long thing if you haven’t listened to it.
If you’ve heard the phrase “Ololade mi Asake”, then you know that what follows is nothing short of beautiful music. We all know and love
Africa’s music scene is pulsating with creativity and talent. Each week brings a new wave of songs that capture the essence of the continent’s diverse
East Africa, known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant music scene, continues to produce so many captivating tunes that are making waves both locally
Breakout star Tyla needs no introduction (unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few months.) Tyla’s viral single, Water had the whole
Afrobeats, a genre known for its infectious rhythms and vibrant melodies, has produced some unforgettable collaborations that continue to resonate with local and international audiences.
It’s another week and yet another time to share good music. Welcome to Soot Africa’s new best song picks. I’ve got you if you’re looking
January ends in a few hours and despite being the first month of the year, there’s been a couple of beautiful releases to kickstart the
As Afrobeats continues to take the global music scene by storm, artists are pushing boundaries and creating infectious sounds that resonate with audiences worldwide. In
Happy New Year! If it’s been a while since you spiced up your playlists, don’t worry – Soot Weekly Picks is back and better than
This year was certainly off to a bang with an unexpected but pleasant release from the Nigerian record label Chocolate City. The Chocolate City cypher
Besides amazing singles, we’ve also enjoyed impressive albums from several African artists. Now that Afrobeats is more popular than ever, artists are capitalizing on its
It feels like it’s only been a few months, but we’re already at the end of the year! While 2023 had its highs and lows,
Emeka Akumefule, known professionally as Blaqbonez aka Emeka the Stallion, is a Nigerian rapper signed to Chocolate City. Blaq is well known for his unique
Where are the lovers of good music? It’s another time to revel in beautiful African sounds as we refresh our playlists. As usual, Soot Africa
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