Contributing editor, music

Zayd

Zayd writes about the sound of the continent as it travels, releases, playlists and the artists bending Afrobeats, alté and R&B into new shapes. Regular byline on rain.labs' monthly listening columns.

Based: Accra
Stories: 13

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5 WurlD Songs We Can’t Stop Playing

Music / 03 Mar 2025

5 WurlD Songs We Can’t Stop Playing

Wurld is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Afrobeats, blending soulful R&B with infectious African rhythms. Known for his smooth vocals and introspective lyrics, he has continuously delivered hits that stay on repeat. From

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BEST OF THE MONTH : OCTOBER

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BEST OF THE MONTH:SEPTEMBER

BEST OF THE MONTH:SEPTEMBER

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BEST OF THE MONTH : AUGUST

BEST OF THE MONTH : AUGUST

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BEST OF THE MONTH : JULY

BEST OF THE MONTH : JULY

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BEST OF THE MONTH: June

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