In today's show, Kem Kem pays homage to one of Nigeria's greats Onyeka Onwenu. Singer, broadcaster and actor Onwenu was a force.

[kevinindafield] returns to their bi-monthly residency with loads of new music from the likes of Abadir, Nectax, Soeneido and Samurai Breaks plus exclusive unreleased dubs by South African based producers, mono_sono and boxkitty.

With Guest: DJ Babatr is not just a name in the music scene; he is the driving force and essence of Raptor House, a genre and cultural movement that emerged from the bustling streets of Caracas in the late '90s. This musical style spread through massive daytime raves known as matinées, capturing the adrenaline and energy of the popular neighborhoods of the Venezuelan capital.

With Guest: Under his EDWVN moniker, Edwin produces thoughtful, otherworldly music that genuinely pushes against the African grain. His music taste and production style aim at expanding the existing boundaries of Ghanaian music, while challenging many of the stereotypes people hold of what constitutes African music.

In this episode of Oriṣiriṣi, we welcome Dr. Aleema Gray, founder of House of Dread and lead curator of the British Library's groundbreaking exhibition 'Beyond The Bassline.' Lock in for a reasoning about her work as a Rastafarian public historian, situated between England and Jamaica.

In this compelling episode of Mother Tongue, we visit the lives and legacies of four remarkable South African women musicians whose voices became powerful instruments of resistance during the country's fight against apartheid. Listen as we explore the journeys of Miriam Makeba, Sathima Bea Benjamin, Busi Mhlongo, and Brenda Fassie—each a trailblazer in their own right.

I was invited by the artist Nuage, also known as Melissandre Varin, to participate in an experimental research residency at BAN Workshop in Dakar. This residency was in preparation for the launch of the exhibition "Dirty Nails (Les Ongles Noirs)" at Eastside Projects.