By Zayd / Music
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
03 Mar 2025 · Read story
BEST OF THE MONTH: FEBRUARY
African music keeps evolving with artists redefining sounds. This list features Lojay, Moliy, Odumodublvck & Victony shaping the scene.
By Zayd / 03 Mar 2025
Afropop sensation dami tnt unveils his sophomore ep “supanova”
A new tempo, a new statement, an increasingly catchy sound, one thing is certain: Dami TNT is staying firmly on the right track and establishing its distinctive signature in its musical register with ever-greater confidence. Three years aft
By Piway / 25 Feb 2025
Moliy’s phenomenal rise continues alongside jamaican icons shenseea and skillibeng in the remix of ‘shake it to the max’
Ghana’s brightest rising star has not finished making a name for herself. Following the success of “Shake It To The Max”, which catapulted her to the forefront of the music scene, Moliy’s link-up with Jamaican dancehall heavyweights is now
By Piway / 21 Feb 2025
I AM THE BLUEPRINT
What if the blueprint is you? a guide and a ghost, proof that something existed before it was ever built.” By Nana Yaa S.A Agyemang The music scene in Nigeria has seen an influx of talented rising stars over the past few years, but Qing Mad
By Andrea / 12 Feb 2025
BEST OF THE MONTH:JANUARY
From Afrobeat grooves to rap, our curators’ picks feature Magixx, Ronisia, and Fimi channeling Doechii’s dynamic cadence. Dive in and vibe!
By Zayd / 04 Feb 2025
Spotlighting 2025: Predictions in Fashion, In-Person Experiences, and Community Engagement
The cultural landscape of 2025 is set for bold transformations, with innovators redefining music, fashion, and live experiences. From immersive events to the evolution of personal style, the year ahead promises to reshape how audiences enga
By Zayd / 03 Feb 2025
CUE : THE PHOENIX AMONGST THE FLAMES
You can’t skip the process. For Ko-Jo Cue, Ghana’s verse virtuoso, the journey has been a winding, rugged path. To his Kinsmen, Ko-Jo is known as Linford Amankwaa. The rapper, who regales his listeners with stories in his mother-tongue, has
By aakolly / 27 Jan 2025
Afropop sensation Blnde reaches a new height with her promisiing track “Omo to sexy”.
Like a tsunami, Blnde raised her game and burst onto the charts during the festive end-of-year period with her now iconic track “Omo to sexy”. Fast-paced, pop-inspired and viral on social networks, one thing’s for sure: the artist has passe
By Piway / 25 Jan 2025
All eyes on KvngVidarr, new talent in young legend roster
“You are not to young to do legendary acts”. On February 6, 2024, the superstar fervently voiced the soul of his new label and its purpose. The Young Legend label is meant to be a creative cocoon for young talent. Earlier this year, the lab
By Piway / 09 Jan 2025
Afrobeats Icons and the Rising Stars set to Redefine Music in 2025
African music is brimming with promise as 2025 teases a lineup of game-changing albums from some of the continent’s biggest stars. From Afrobeats’ heavyweights like Burnaboy, Davidoe and Omah Lay to rising sensations like Qing Madi and Gyak
By Zayd / 07 Jan 2025
RAIN. TRENDS REPORT 2024
Throughout the year, we’ve had the privilege of exploring a wealth of music submissions and engaging with creators shaping the future of music. Alongside these rising stars, we’ve also connected with the fans who fuel their growth, gaining
By myharmattan / 02 Jan 2025
BEST OF THE MONTH : NOVEMBER
From smooth vibes to beats that’ll get you moving, November’s picks bring the best new songs from Africa’s vibrant music scene. With hits from Nigeria, Ghana, and beyond, featuring artists like Tiwa Savage, Young Jonn, Dela, and Wapo, there
By Zayd / 09 Dec 2024
Renowned rapper Ladipoe explores new artistic ground through music and an upcoming christmas film
In the pursuit of complete creative development, fortune can cast us into opportunities never considered, but highly gratifying. Through a series of opportunities, and in keeping with his determined artistic re-introspection, rapper Ladipoe
By Piway / 09 Dec 2024
A Rose by Any Other Sound
Anabel Rose is redefining Ghana’s music scene with her alternative sound, a bold mix of indie pop, R&B, and rock that cuts through the Afrobeats-dominated landscape. In a country where Afro-centric rhythms rule, Anabel’s style is a breath of
By Mantebea Ansaa / 10 Nov 2024
BEST OF THE MONTH : OCTOBER
October brought an electrifying mix of new songs from Africa that had our curators grooving all month long. Featuring artists like AlorG, Phyno, Fave, and Ninety.
By Zayd / 03 Nov 2024
Afrofusion Gem Minz releases his highly anticipated debut album ‘By Any Minz’
After a few weeks in the charts, we sat down with Minz to discuss his thoughts following the release. The wait is finally over. On the strength of his past experiences, the Oyo State-raised artist sees how far he has come and how much preci
By Piway / 25 Oct 2024
Mellissa embodies optimism and appeased mindset
In keeping with her growing popularity with audiences over the last few years, the talented Mellissa openly shares her optimistic philosophy with her listeners. We discussed with her the key elements underlying her musical identity. Quoting
By Piway / 22 Oct 2024
Xenia Manasseh concludes her compelling ‘love/Hate’ series
Xenia Manasseh once again demonstrates her status as one of the outstanding voices exploring the many facets of love. Begun in September 2023, this second part of Love/Hate dives deep into the fundamentals of love and trust, with a more hos
By Piway / 12 Oct 2024
Artist X Brand: How Collaborations Are Shaping Music and Culture
Ever noticed how your favorite artists are more than just hit-makers these days? They’re fronting fashion campaigns, repping lifestyle brands, and even creating sneaker lines. In our latest article, we dive into how African artists are lead
By myharmattan / 03 Oct 2024
ALL EYES ON KOLD AF, DELTA’s VERY OWN
Kold AF’s beautiful journey keeps getting more exciting. Three years after her musical debut, she is set to embark on an exciting new era, powered by her brand-new EP “Kaution.” Following its release, she shared her thoughts with us. Hailin
By Piway / 03 Oct 2024
BEST OF THE MONTH:SEPTEMBER
September delivered a fresh wave of African music, featuring exciting new releases from artists like Tamilola, Ladipoe, Kold AF, and Xenia Manasseh
By Zayd / 01 Oct 2024
South African R&B gem Yamiko returns with her new ep “Rear View Mirror”
A rising star on the South African scene and a singularity in her hybrid R&B sounds, which sums up Yamiko’s talent perfectly. We had the chance to chat with her following her inclusion in Apple Music’s “Up Next” roster. Yamiko is an emergin
By Piway / 23 Sept 2024
BEST OF THE MONTH : AUGUST
August brought us a fresh wave of songs from Africa with releases from AratheJay, Oxlade, Joeboy, Yarden, and Fireboy.
By Zayd / 04 Sept 2024
BEST OF THE MONTH : JULY
July gave us an exhilarating array of new songs from Africa that kept our curators grooving. Featuring songs from artists like, ODUMODUBLVCK, Odeal, Gabzy, Vondee and Tayc
By Zayd / 01 Aug 2024
Yardland festival explores african sounds
A perfect symbiosis of all popular artistic genres under a beautiful Parisian sun: that’s what the Harmattan Rain teams experienced on Saturday July 6 and Sunday July 7. We look back on this event in partnership with Yard. On Saturday, July
By Piway / 09 Jul 2024
BEST OF THE MONTH: June
Here is our handpicked collection of the best songs released in June, featuring King Promise, Oxlade, Falz, SuperJazzClub, Taves, and more
By Zayd / 02 Jul 2024
King Kerby’s Perfect Seven ‘Saba: Deluxe’
Explore King Kerby’s album ‘Saba,’ showcasing his artistic evolution with vibrant tracks reflecting self, spirituality, and creative freedom.
By Zayd / 12 Jun 2024
BEST OF THE MONTH: MAY
Explore the latest African music with with our curated collection of new song releases from King Promise, Tiwa Savage, and Omah Lay.
By Zayd / 11 Jun 2024
MAUIMØON RETURNS WITH ‘MAYBE ITS YOU’
In “Maybe it’s You,” MAUIMØON delves into the complexities of love and regret with raw honesty and heartfelt lyricism. Each verse paints a vivid picture of the struggles and desires we all face in relationships, leaving a lasting impression
By myharmattan / 10 May 2024