{"id":2180214,"date":"2025-11-28T20:29:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T20:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2180214"},"modified":"2025-11-28T20:29:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T20:29:12","slug":"must-hear-african-songs-trending-this-week-nov-28-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/must-hear-african-songs-trending-this-week-nov-28-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-Hear African Songs Trending This Week \u2013 Nov 28, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-element-guid=\"ecba85ea-e183-4c01-9b99-9238afc4d66f\">\n<p class=\"kicker \" style=\"\">MUSIC<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subtitle \" style=\"\">Stream the top trending African songs this week and listen to new releases from Young Jonn, Dlala Thukzin, Babalwa M, Joshua Baraka, and more must-hear tracks.<\/h2>\n<p><figcaption itemprop=\"caption\" class=\"\">Dlala Thukzin\u2019s new album, MAYVIS, is out today.<\/figcaption><figcaption itemprop=\"author\" class=\"\" data-byline-prefix=\"Photo\">from Dlala Thukzin&#8217;s music video, \u201cMali\u201d\/YouTube<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-element-guid=\"5b48aebc-2056-44dd-c7ae-7dfa4744897c\">\n<p>Every week, <span data-lab-italic=\"italic\" class=\"italic m-italic\">OkayAfrica<\/span> highlights the top <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayafrica.com\/tag\/african-music\">African music<\/a> releases \u2014 including the latest <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/okayafrica.com\/tag\/afrobeats\">Afrobeats<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayafrica.com\/tag\/amapiano\">amapiano<\/a> hits \u2014 through our best music column, <span data-lab-italic=\"italic\" class=\"italic m-italic\">African Songs You Need to Hear This Week<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Read ahead for our round-up of the best new African music tracks and music videos that came across our desks this week.<\/p>\n<p><!-- placeholder(#1) --><\/p>\n<h3>Young Jonn \u2013 \u201cLalala\u201d feat. Rema\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"d7539b92-84b8-4dcf-b0d5-cf8d4ba25f75\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<p>\n                    <iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/uN_KBYLKG1Q\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"no_italic m-no_italic\" data-lab-italic=\"\">Postponing his album <span data-lab-italic=\"italic\" class=\"italic m-italic\">Blue<\/span> <span data-lab-italic=\"italic\" class=\"italic m-italic\">Disco<\/span> by a week due to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayafrica.com\/will-nigeria-finally-take-decisive-action-to-end-its-longstanding-problem-of-terrorism\/1417970\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">recent happenings<\/a> in Nigeria, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayafrica.com\/from-producer-to-star-young-jonn-defines-the-sound-of-modern-afrobeats\/1418390\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Young Jonn<\/span><\/a> has finally shared the project. As we\u2019ve come to expect from him, it\u2019s a high-tempo effort punctuated by well-timed moments of vulnerability and expression. Such moments come on \u201cLalala,\u201d his collaboration with <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Rema<\/span>. Over a soaring beat with tender undertones, both superstars bemoan the actions of a lady they\u2019ve fallen head over heels for. You already know both artists will make magic, but there\u2019s even more potential here. A truly fine song. \u2013 Emmanuel Esomnofu\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Muzi &#8211; \u201cCycle\u201d\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"76f6608d-9ead-49aa-943d-97e0a345cd22\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<p>\n                    <iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/UyyowGTNKZk\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Muzi<\/span>\u2019s journey has been nothing short of exhilarating. He started out producing hip-hop for friends as a teen, then graduated to the darker side of funk with the bro-step bangers that defined the early 2010s electronic music landscape. A shift followed \u2013 he looked inward and found gems in abundance. \u201cCycle\u201d speaks to that rhythm of things working out, then falling apart, only for the next wave to hit at a higher frequency with you as a better version of yourself. The bounce is undeniable, and the writing is sharp: \u201cget back on track so you break the cycle,\u201d he sings. Elevation music. &#8211; T\u0161eliso Monaheng<\/p>\n<h3>Joshua Baraka &amp; Bien \u2013 \u201cState of My Heart\u201d\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"6a04cef6-d883-4818-8e43-7802102e82c2\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<p>\n                    <iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/sHrV1atKph8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Joshua Baraka<\/span> has been on a fine run throughout this year. The Ugandan act has applied his mellifluous vocals over several beats and has touched base with a wide cast of collaborators. On his latest, he joins fellow East African heavyweight <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Bien<\/span> to give expression to the ache a lover feels in the face of unrequited affection. Evocative and well-written, it\u2019s a fine way to combine the shared sensibilities of both artists. \u2013 EE\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Dlala Thukzin &#8211; \u201cAsilali\u201d (feat. Sykes &amp; JNR SA)<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"b3600011-1607-4898-bc7c-377389c62ad6\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<p>\n                    <iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/T_gwyDhEk7M\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rooted in Durban\u2019s expansive gqom scene, <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Dlala Thukzin<\/span> has built a formidable throne on pure technical prowess and an instinct for collaborators who reveal the many layers of his character. \u201cAsilali,\u201d from his new album <span data-lab-italic=\"italic\" class=\"italic m-italic\">Mayvis<\/span>, extends a path he has already carved, flexing his 3Step chops while JNR SA and Sykes confirm we\u2019re deep in festive-season mode. Ke Dezemba \u2014 no stress, the sun\u2019s out, let\u2019s play. Dig it. &#8211; TM<\/p>\n<h3>Ko-Jo Cue, Arathejay &amp; Ofori Amponsah \u2013 \u201cTontonte\u201d\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"e30269b4-a35d-4866-a959-2afb297cc9db\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<p>\n                    <iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/c8jU_nkUDl8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For anyone who cares to listen, Ghanaian music is enjoying one of its best eras in modern times. \u201cTontonte\u201d is enough evidence; united by a mellow beat, the trio of artists show their distinct edge as they unfurl stories about life and wanting to fulfil purpose. It\u2019s a song inspired by the harsh winds of reality, but the perspective to fashion a better existence makes it even more transcendental material. \u2013 EE\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Babalwa M, Xduppy, DJ Maphorisa &#8211; \u201cNtwana Yam\u2019\u201d (feat. Madumane, Nvcho &amp; JNR SA)<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"ba0b510c-9879-4a14-8dd9-9f0299cefcf7\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<p>\n                    <iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/pbPHNKxEPQg\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Babalwa M<\/span> needs no introduction. A behemoth of the Amapiano landscape, she has delivered hit after hit and kept dance floors alive until sunrise. \u201cNtwana Yam\u2019\u201d is unreal; she bends tradition, reshapes it, and hands it over to <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Madumane<\/span> and <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">JNR<\/span> <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">SA<\/span> to finish the job. With production by <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Xduppy<\/span> and <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Nvcho<\/span>, the result is some of the finest dance music out right now. &#8211; TM<\/p>\n<h3>Chella \u2013 \u2018CHELLA CHANT [EP]\u2019\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"9e8b0598-a934-447a-a3ae-41a023572300\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<p>\n                    <iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/pq4c8Ib4Qts\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>One of the most reliable hit makers around, Chella\u2019s always up to something. This year he\u2019s scored huge moments on \u201cLoyal\u201d and \u201cMy Darling,\u201d and now he\u2019s extended that run into a seven-track EP. Across the projects, he\u2019s his usual fun self, staking ethereal melodies over some of the most thumping, vivid beats you\u2019ve heard. Usually, when an artist shows such zeal over their craft, results are bound to be seen, and for Chella, there\u2019s no telling how far he could go. \u2013 EE\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Lacabra &#8211; \u201cSala Kanje\u201d\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"cde323a9-3ac2-44a1-a691-ff8cdf661e00\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<p>\n                    <iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/FsGsZ4mlZxM\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Lacabra\u2019s year has been packed with scene-stealing guest appearances, two full projects from his crew, <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">The Qwellers<\/span>, and a run of singles that place him firmly in MVP contention. \u201cSala Kanje\u201d feels like the perfect way to close out a heavy year. Pitched-down drums set the foundation for a menacing steel-pan sample, while he calls out his crew by name, reminding us why they remain the illest around. The teaser has been circulating for a while and has been warmly received. Now it\u2019s time for the song to grow legs the way it should. -TM<\/p>\n<h3>Oro Wa Afrika &#8211; \u201cSiyayidinga\u201d<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"a8e1617a-cb56-4b29-9c57-7a1dc9dc0362\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<p>\n                    <iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/3Qpa7rZbx3Y\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Oro Wa Afrika<\/span> is, without question, a scene-stealer. With his fingerprints across some of South Africa\u2019s most effusive underground acts, one wonders if he ever rests. <span data-lab-italic=\"italic\" class=\"italic m-italic\">On All Gold: The Mixtape<\/span>, he gathers artists he\u2019s worked with before and delivers a mash-up that commands attention. There are no weak links; flavors abound, and everyone arrives with their A-game. \u201cSiyayidinga,\u201d featuring <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">NanguEnvy<\/span>, <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">BABA KUSHI<\/span>, and <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Kijana Damu<\/span>, is divine rap, the kind that has you confessing your sins and searching for a remedy from hip-hop\u2019s own savior. Stellar. -TM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.okayafrica.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MUSIC Stream the top trending African songs this week and listen to new releases from Young Jonn, Dlala Thukzin, Babalwa M, Joshua Baraka, and more must-hear tracks. Dlala Thukzin\u2019s new album, MAYVIS, is out today.from Dlala Thukzin&#8217;s music video, \u201cMali\u201d\/YouTube Every week, OkayAfrica highlights the top African music releases \u2014 including the latest Afrobeats and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2180215,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25179],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2180214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Must-Hear-African-Songs-Trending-This-Week-\u2013-Nov-28-2025.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2180214","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2180214"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2180214\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2180216,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2180214\/revisions\/2180216"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2180215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2180214"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2180214"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2180214"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}