Wizkid and Tyla, two of the biggest African music stars in the world right now, join forces for an all-out banger of a collaboration on “DYNAMITE.â€
The new single, built on a bouncy bass line and syncopated drums, sees the Nigerian and South African music superstars blending their vocals perfectly as they trade sultry verses over the beat.
The new collaboration is sure to be a late contender for song of the summer, as we can see this one playing on dance floors on both sides of the Atlantic for months to come.
“DYNAMITE†features on WWP, a four-track bundle of songs Tyla has just dropped, which also features the previously released “IS IT†and “BLISS,†as well as another new track, “MR. MEDIA.â€
“When I thought of doing a mixtape called ‘WWP,’ I went back to all my old demos and I remembered the Wiz one,†Tyla had previously mentioned at one of her London concerts. “And it was still good, like, after three years! I just told him, ‘Let’s finish it because I want to drop it.’â€
So, “DYNAMITE†has been around for a minute, but it still plays like a fresh banger.
Listen to Wizkid and Tyla’s “DYNAMITE†and check out the full WWP bundle below.
Burna Boy is ramping things up ahead of the release of his eighth studio album, No Sign of Weakness, due July 11 via Bad Habit/Atlantic Records.
The African Giant has now shared the full tracklist for the forthcoming album, which reveals an eye-catching range of guests across its 16 songs.
Perhaps the most surprising and notable of them is rock legend and Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, who will appear on the album’s eleventh track, “Empty Chairs.”
Another noteworthy guest is Belgian pop star Stromae, who shares track billing on No Sign of Weakness track “Pardon.” Stromae has strong ties to the African continent through his Rwandan family background, and notably concluded one of his world tours in Kigali.
American breakout star Shaboozey (who has Nigerian roots) will appear on a track titled “Change Your Mind,” and we’ve already heard the Travis Scott-featuring single “TaTaTa.”
So far, Burna Boy has shared album tracks “Sweet Love,”“Update,” “Bundle by Bundle,” and “TaTaTa.” He’s also announced an upcoming North American tour in support of the album.
See the full tracklist for Burna Boy’s new album below.
Burna Boy's ‘No Sign of Weakness’ Official Tracklist
Black Music Month is a celebration of incredible Black music and its rich cultural heritage. That’s why OkayAfrica, Okayplayer and Global Grind came together to honor music that represents the expansive African diaspora.
We’ve got timeless cuts in this new playst from Yasiin Bey and Lauryn Hill along with newer tracks from Little Simz, Obongjayar, Burna Boy, Tyla, Stonebwoy and more. We hope you enjoy the vibes and discover some new favorites.
Take a listen to The Diaspora Download playlist below.
May is gearing up to be an eventful month for African cinema across the continent and diaspora. With Egyptian and Tunisian directors presenting at Cannes, theatrical releases across Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and Senegal, plus streaming premieres from Kenya and Tanzania, filmmakers across the continent showcase their talents.
Meanwhile, the New York African Film Festival brings 100 films from Africa and its diaspora to international audiences. Here's OkayAfrica’s guide to what's showing where this month.
North Africa — By Amuna Wagner
Cairo Cinema Days (Egypt)
Until the end of May, downtown Cairo's independent Zawya Cinema invites audiences to enjoy the eighth edition of the Cairo Cinema Days. The program showcases the latest Arab productions across the region to highlight acclaimed works from filmmakers shaping contemporary Arab cinema. One of the Egyptian must-watch films in this year's selection is Laila Abbas' Thank you for banking with us: After finding out that their father left a huge sum of money behind after his death, Mariam and Noura come up with an elaborate scheme to abscond with the money before their brother — who is legally entitled to half the inheritance — finds out about their father's death.
Where to watch: Zawya Cinema Cairo
Fanon (France, Tunisia)
Filmed in Tunisia but set in 1950s Algeria, Fanon is inspired by the life of the revolutionary psychiatrist Frantz Fanon, author of the seminal works "Black Skin, White Masks" and "The Wretched of the Earth." Fanon moved to Algeria when it was still a French colony and dedicated himself to the anti-colonial struggle. Directed by Jean-Claude Flamand Barny and starring Alexandre Bouyer, the film's storyline follows him and his wife Josie as they join Algeria's fight for independence.
Where to watch: Moroccan cinemas and other French-speaking countries in Africa
L'BUZZ (Morocco)
This comedy, directed by and starring Moroccan actor Dimna Bounaylat, tells the story of young people's desire to enter the world of celebrity through social media, by way of showcasing real or fictional talents and taking advantage of any opportunity to make money against the backdrop of a harsh, unstable life.
Where to watch: Moroccan cinemas
East Africa — By Paula Adhis
'The Mommy Club Tanzania' (Tanzania)
The hit South African reality series The Mommy Club expands east with The Mommy Club Tanzania, bringing the franchise's signature glamour and drama to Dar es Salaam. This new chapter follows five influential moms — actress and entrepreneur Rose Ndauka, comedian Pili Kitimtim, brand ambassador Marry Mtemi, humanitarian Riyama Ally, and fashion mogul Mwanahamisi Mziray — as they juggle parenting, power, and prestige in one of East Africa's most vibrant cities.
Where to watch: Showmax, new episodes on Fridays
'MTV Shuga Mashariki' (Kenya)
The iconic MTV Shuga franchise returns to Kenya with MTV Shuga Mashariki, a powerful new season that dives deep into the raw, unfiltered realities of campus life. Set at Enkare University, the series follows a group of students navigating love, betrayal, identity, mental health, and sexuality while balancing family expectations, social media pressures, and economic struggles. A wild night at Club Baze sets off a chain reaction of secrets, heartbreak, and life-altering choices, forcing each character to confront who they are when no one is watching.
With a stellar young cast of rising talent, the vision of well-respected Kenyan directors June Ndinya, Mkaiwawi "Mkay" Mwakaba, andLikarion Wainaina, and production by acclaimed producerReuben Odanga, MTV Shuga Mashariki blends compelling drama with urgent social commentary, tackling issues like consent, sexual health, gender norms, and financial independence.
Where to watch: Citizen TV, BET, and globally on YouTube from May 13.
West Africa — By Nelson C.J
My Mother Is A Witch (Nigeria)
My Mother Is A Witch follows the rupturing of a relationship between a woman and her daughter and the world of misremembering and hurt that follows. After an ailing woman tricks her estranged daughter into returning home to see her, the painful history between them unfurls into a return to the past and its complicated impact on the present. It's a film about memories, moving places, and finding new demons in old places. Set between London and Benin, Nigeria, the film stars Efe Irele (Hey you!, The House of Secrets, Farmer's Bride, 2 Weeks in Lagos), Mercy Aigbe (Ada Omo Daddy, 77 Bullets, Lagos Real Fake Life, Palavah!), Timini Egbuson (Big Love, A Tribe Called Judah, Breaded Life), and others.
Where to watch: Now showing in cinemas
Check-In (Ghana)
Welcome to a day at Adinkra Hotel, a quaint hotel in Ghana, home to a world of hilarious and intriguing stories unfolding over 24 hours. This comedy flick follows the stories of different people who check into the hotel and the various troubles and situations they get into. The film stars Bella Agyeman, Clemento Suarez, Clinton Odoi, Felicia Osei, Fiifi Jefferson Pratt, Gideon Kojo, Priscilla Okpoku Agyeman, and others.
Where to watch: Silverbird Cinema Accra
Timpi Tampa (Senegal)
Adama Bineta Sow's latest film is a startlingly gorgeous satire that makes bold statements on beauty standards and socio-cultural pressures. Timpi Tampa follows a young man whose mother poisons herself after years of using bleaching creams and forcefully lightening her skin. With a sordid view of how punishing Western beauty standards can be, the man enrolls in a beauty pageant disguised as a woman to make a statement. Timpi Tampa is darkly funny, frank about the weight of its subject, and socially aware. The film examines the many ways beauty can be interpreted while training its eye on the cost of making a statement. The film stars Pope Aly Diop, Yacine Sow Dumon, Awa Djiga Kane, Jean Pierre Coly, and others.
Where to watch: Pathé Cinema
Southern Africa — By Tseliso Monaheng
Unseen Season 2 (South Africa)
One of the most streamed shows on the African continent when it debuted two years ago, Unseen is back for an action-packed second season that will leave your seat's edges in tatters. Based on the Turkish series Fatma, the show follows Zenzi (played by Gail Mabalane), an isolated prisoner who must navigate harsh conditions by forging uneasy alliances. Following a betrayal, she escapes prison in search of freedom and vengeance.
Where to watch: Netflix
'Sabbatical (South Africa)
Sabbatical is a film about the emotional cost of success. Lesego, played by Mona Monyane, is a fast-rising executive on track to become CEO at the company she works for. A night out ends up with her back in her mother's place. Dazed, she wakes up to a series of calls and messages from her workplace. There is a scandal that threatens to destroy all that she has worked for. Will she sink or swim? Sabbatical is writer and director Karabo Lediga's debut feature film, and it received rave reviews when it premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in February. Produced by Diprente (Catching Feelings, Matwetwe), the film also stars Clementine Mosimane as Lesego's mother, Doris, and renowned comedian Loyiso Gola, who plays the shrewd detective Percy Mthimkhulu.
The New York African Film Festival (NYAFF) returns for its 32nd edition, running from May 7 under the theme "Fluid Horizons: A Shifting Lens on a Hopeful World." This year's festival celebrates the resilience of African youth and young filmmakers, with 100 African and diaspora films being screened.
The festival opens with Afolabi Olalekan's fast-paced thriller Freedom Way, while Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine's Memories of Love Returned is the centerpiece film. Other noteworthy films include Black Tea by Abderrahmane Sissako, Juju Factory by Balufu Bakupa-Kanyinda, and Furu by Fatou Cissé.
The festival closes with "In the Arms of the Mother," a shorts program highlighting films by or about African women, including the world premiere of Kounkou Hoveyda's We Will Be Who We Are and the U.S. premiere of Zoé Cauwet's Le Grand Calao.
This year’s Met Gala was always going to be a one for the books. The glitzy annual event, designed to raise funds for the museum’s Costume Institute, finally – in its 77-year history – paid tribute to the indisputable influence of Black style. Through the Costume Institute’s much anticipated exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, and through the fundraiser itself, Black style took center stage. The exhibition specifically explores the ways in which Black men have used fashion as a tool for resistance and reinvention.
This was also the first time an African sponsor, African Fashion International (AFI), alongside the likes of Instagram and the Tyler Perry Foundation, helped support the event financially and had top billing as such. AFI founder Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe tells OkayAfrica that “Black dandyism is a cultural phenomenon that is alive on the African continent – in Congo, on the streets of Nairobi, in Lagos, in Johannesburg, in Cape Town. It’s a moment of reckoning and acknowledging the creative genius that comes from Africa as well as the African Americans in the diaspora.”
Moloi-Motsepe continues: “The Met Gala is more than an event - it is a cultural institution that influences how we view fashion. For AFI, it is an opportunity to highlight the depth, creativity, and global significance of African fashion and to challenge outdated perceptions of what African identity in fashion means. We are not just participants in this narrative - we are leaders in redefining it."
Moloi-Motsepe’s statement couldn’t be truer, as this year’s event features more than half a dozen African designers making outfits not just for African stars, but a diverse slate of celebrities. Designers of African descent often reference their diverse heritages and personal journeys in their work, frequently taking inspiration from and amplifying forgotten or overlooked histories of Black people in the process. African designers taking the spotlight on one of fashion’s biggest nights signals that the continent’s diverse stories and talents are no longer on the margins, but are contributing to the conversation.
Scroll through to see the looks, who wore them, and who made them:
The British Ghanaian designer’s 2025 Met Gala catalogue features Tems in a blue Ankara suit dress with a puff skirt accented with a green cravat and a matching umbrella; Burna Boy in a red wool tuxedo on a yellow shirt and red tie, all paired with an oxblood cape; Ayra Starr in a black high slit gown with a lapel collar, and Issa Rae in an all black three piece ensemble which she calls “dandy West African style.”
Ozwald Boateng was also worn by Jaden Smith, who walked the carpet in an all-black look with a cape in black and white stripe and checkered pattern; Colin Kaepernick, who wore a three piece burgundy suit made with Kente prints, and Henry Golding, who wore a gold-patterned three piece suit.
Ugo Mozie made an unforgettable mark at this year’s Met Gala designing for and styling several guests, the most commanding being Diana Ross. After a two-decade break, Ross returned to the Met Gala Monday night wearing custom Eleven Sixteen by Ugo Mozie. The look is a crystal embellished white gown and a feathered cape that covers the entire breadth of the stairs and features the names of Ross’ children and grandchildren.
Mozie’s Eleven Sixteen also made the look won by Nigerian chef Kwame Onwuachi who stars in Netflix’s Chefs Table. The look is an all-black ensemble made with a striped pattern, and features a crown adorned by Nigeria-sourced gemstones, as well as custom carved bronzes from Benin, Nigeria.
Mozie also collaborated with BOSS, styling the looks of Senegalese Italian social media star Khaby Lame and American model and actor Alton Mason. Lame wore a grey striped three-piece suit with a waist coat adorned with about two dozen pocket watches. Mason arrived in a black floor-length cape over a sparkling two-piece crystal-embellished ensemble.
For his Met Gala carpet debut, South African designer Thebe Magugu made his eponymous brand's first ever couture look worn by Aurora James, drawing inspiration from the female muses of Central and West African sartorial photographers of the '50s and '60s, the brand says on Instagram. The look features a flowing brown grown made from Chiffon, paired with a dramatic headpiece inspired by the geles worn by Yoruba women in Nigeria and West Africa.
Ivy Getty's look is a layered cream ensemble with metallic detailing, paired with a brown fur-accented clutch.
South African designer David Tlale dressed his longtime friend Moloi-Motsepe in a cream and gold patterned suit with bell-bottom pants, an off-shoulder neckline, and a dramatic cape.
Nigerian designer Adebayo Oke-Lawal’s brand Orange Culture made an appearance at this year’s event making a custom piece worn by American actor Brian Tyree Henry. The look features a red two-piece suit, a white shirt and long black tie, with black knee-length boots, all covered by a red and gold texture coat that can be said to be a tribute to the late American fashion powerhouse André Leon Talley.
Nigerian designer Chuks Collins made the gown worn by American radio and TV personality Nessa Niab. The gown, named “An ode to Mama,” is from Collins’ upcoming Nné Collection, which he says is “a celebration of maternal legacy, identity, and ancestral elegance.” It is made in black silk with corset detailing, and the complete look features a puffer jacket-like cropped cape from Moncler x EE72 by Edward Enninful.
Hanifa, the brand founded by Congolese American designer Anifa Mvuemba, made the outfit worn by Savannah James, the entrepreneur and wife of this year’s Met Gala honorary co-chair Lebron James, who couldn’t attend due to an injury. The look features a striped burgundy pattern throughout and is made up of a jacket with corset detailing in the midriff area and a mermaid style skirt with a wide train.
Deji and Kola, the brand founded by Nigerian designers Ayodeji Adebayo and Kolapo Olabintan appeared on the stairs of the Met Museum this year by way of NFL player Jonathan Owens and media entrepreneur Claire Sulmers. Owens wore an all-white ensemble made up of a knitted handwoven Aso Oke tuxedo jacket and flared pants with a fur shawl on his shoulder. Sulmers’ red monochrome ensemble made up of a three piece suit and large cape. The look was styled by Nigerian stylist Swanky Jerry who also stars in Netflix's Young, Famous and African.
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