Africa Rising

Africa Rising

New year, more great music—especially from Africa, the global epicenter of hot and hyped new sounds. Here, we shine a spotlight on Africa’s most exciting rising stars of 2025, including Ghanaian highlife fusion star AratheJay, Nigerian Afrobeats star Kaestyle, and Afro-fusion star FOLA, as well as Kenyan Afropop star Njerae and South African soul singer-songwriter Lusanda. Listen now to discover the next generation of stars—and if you hear something you like, add it to your library.

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