Africa’s latest music releases bring together Afrobeats, Afro-house, hip-life, electronic music, and alternative soul, with artists from Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, and South Africa delivering new singles, EPs, and albums for listeners to discover.
From Sofiya Nzau’s global collaboration with Chlöe and Skyla Tylaa to new music from Joshua Baraka and Zakes Bantwini, here are five African releases worth adding to your playlist.
1. ‘Makuhia’ — Sofiya Nzau x Chlöe x Skyla Tylaa
Kenyan singer Sofiya Nzau teams up with American R&B star Chlöe and British-Jamaican DJ and producer Skyla Tylaa on Makuhia, released August 28.
The Afro-house collaboration brings together three artists from different musical backgrounds, combining Nzau’s Kenyan influences with R&B and electronic production for a rhythm-driven global release.
2. ‘YoYo’ — Joshua Baraka
Ugandan rising star Joshua Baraka returns with YoYo, a new single exploring the uncertainty between a casual romantic connection and committed love.
The track adds to Baraka’s growing catalog as the singer continues establishing himself among East Africa’s emerging artists with international potential.
3. ‘ZERO’ — Alewya
British-Egyptian-Ethiopian artist Alewya showcases her multicultural musical identity on her debut album, ZERO.
Released in June, the 15-track album moves between electronic music and alternative soul while drawing inspiration from Alewya’s African and Middle Eastern heritage.
The project represents a significant milestone for an artist whose work frequently crosses cultural and genre boundaries.
4. ‘The Price of Becoming’ — Amerado
Ghanaian rapper Amerado joined the late-August release schedule with The Price of Becoming, an eight-track EP released on August 28.
The project combines rap and hip-hop with broader Ghanaian musical influences, continuing Amerado’s exploration of contemporary hip-hop through a distinctly Ghanaian perspective.
The EP provides another showcase for the rapper’s storytelling and evolving sound.
5. ‘Impatient / You Never Know’ — Zakes Bantwini
South African musician and producer Zakes Bantwini rounds out the latest releases with Impatient / You Never Know.
The project features Sun-El Musician, kisskisskiss, and Jordan Arts, bringing together several creative voices within contemporary electronic music.
The release adds another entry to South Africa’s influential Afro-house and electronic music scene, which continues to reach audiences well beyond the continent.
From Kenya and Uganda to Ghana and South Africa, these releases highlight the range of sounds shaping African music today while demonstrating the increasingly global connections behind the continent’s newest music.
