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Ayra Starr

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◆ 3 articles Jun 13, 01:12 PM

Ayra Starr

Clash Music, HotNewHipHop, Mixtape Madness Open

OkayAfrica Music Jun 12, 04:19 PM

Songs from African Artists You Must Hear This Week Stream the best African music this week and listen to new releases from Ayra Starr, Bongeziwe Mabandla, Bloody Civilian, and more. music June 12, 2026

Ayra Starr Bloody Civilian Bongeziwe Mabandla

NPR Music Jun 8, 09:00 AM

Ayra Starr: Tiny Desk Concert

Ayra Starr Michael Zamora

OkayAfrica Music

The African Music You Need to Hear This Week Stream the best African music this week and listen to new releases from Adekunle Gold, JAE5, Ayra Starr, Dumama, and more. music April 10, 2026

Adekunle Gold Ayra Starr JAE5

OkayAfrica Music

The African Music You Need to Hear This Week Stream the best African music this week and listen to new releases from M3nsa, Fally Ipupa, Shekhinah, and more. music April 17, 2026

Fally Ipupa M3NSA Shekhinah

DIY Magazine May 1, 12:00 PM

Nia Archives to support Jorja Smith and Tems at All Points East 2026

Jorja Smith Nia Archives Tems Ayra Starr Danny Brown Elmiene IDLES Lorde Oklou +2 more

Tangaza Magazine Oct 7, 05:49 PM

Inside Tems’ Leading Vibe Initiative Nairobi Launch - A Groundbreaking Space for Mentorship, Creative Growth, and Sisterhood

Tems Xenia Manasseh

◆ 3 articles Jun 13, 01:12 PM

Ayra Starr

Clash Music, HotNewHipHop, Mixtape Madness Open

NPR Music Jun 8, 09:00 AM

Ayra Starr: Tiny Desk Concert

Ayra Starr Michael Zamora

OkayAfrica Music

The African Music You Need to Hear This Week Stream the best African music this week and listen to new releases from M3nsa, Fally Ipupa, Shekhinah, and more. music April 17, 2026

Fally Ipupa M3NSA Shekhinah

Tangaza Magazine Oct 7, 05:49 PM

Inside Tems’ Leading Vibe Initiative Nairobi Launch - A Groundbreaking Space for Mentorship, Creative Growth, and Sisterhood

Tems Xenia Manasseh

OkayAfrica Music Jun 12, 04:19 PM

Songs from African Artists You Must Hear This Week Stream the best African music this week and listen to new releases from Ayra Starr, Bongeziwe Mabandla, Bloody Civilian, and more. music June 12, 2026

Ayra Starr Bloody Civilian Bongeziwe Mabandla

OkayAfrica Music

The African Music You Need to Hear This Week Stream the best African music this week and listen to new releases from Adekunle Gold, JAE5, Ayra Starr, Dumama, and more. music April 10, 2026

Adekunle Gold Ayra Starr JAE5

DIY Magazine May 1, 12:00 PM

Nia Archives to support Jorja Smith and Tems at All Points East 2026

Jorja Smith Nia Archives Tems Ayra Starr Danny Brown Elmiene IDLES Lorde Oklou +2 more

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◆ Overview

Recent highlights in the alté genre include new releases from African artists such as Ayra Starr, Bongeziwe Mabandla, Bloody Civilian, Adekunle Gold, JAE5, Dumama, M3nsa, Fally Ipupa, and Shekhinah, featured in weekly music roundups. Ayra Starr's track 'Tornado' and her performance at the Tiny Desk Concert have drawn attention, while Nia Archives is set to support Jorja Smith and Tems at the All Points East 2026 festival.

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Ayra Starr releases new single 'Tornado'

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