African Music Library announces its Oroko Radio ResidencyBy Anu OnasanyaTue Feb 13 2024Photo courtesy of Oroko RadioAfrican Music Library's groundbreaking initiative "Genre Studies" now brought to you in collaboration with Oroko Radio.Share to:
How Finnish Missionaries Transformed Oshiwambo from Oral to Written LanguageBy | 5/27/2025 | PeopleFinnish missionaries made history by transforming Oshiwambo from an oral tradition into a written language, marking a groundbreaking departure from the colonial practice of demonizing and suppressing African languages.
Genre Spotlight: Amapiano in South AfricaBy | 9/2/2025 | GenresAmapiano is now more than just a genre; it is a symbol of African creativity and cultural pride that shows how a sound born in the townships can travel across borders and bring people together through rhythm, dance, and shared experience
Broken, but not broken - Tribute to Sauti SolBy Anu Onasanya | 5/31/2023 | GeneralAfter their upcoming global world tour, the beloved quartet, Sauti Sol, has revealed their decision to embark on an indefinite hiatus, marking the end of an era that had captivated hearts worldwide.
The naming of a genre: Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, or Afropop?By Samuel Banjoko | 1/6/2023 | GeneralIn the last three years, Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, and Afropop have become the more widely used terms to refer to West African pop music. Causing a naming and branding crises. While Afrobeats is the more common and older term, it is often criticised and dropped in favour of Afro-Fusion or Afropop, both terms whose early use can be traced to refer to the music of Angelique Kidjo and King Sunny Ade.
Streaming Platforms: Which offers Best Audio Quality and Listeners ExperienceBy | 10/2/2024 | GeneralWhat is the sound quality of each streaming platform? While most streaming platforms offer high-quality bitrate options, there may be slight differences in their default available tiers. So, what is obtainable on each digital streaming platform?
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