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February 12, 2016

Liberia’s Rising Stars

Question, have Liberian music arrived? If 2015 was used as an indicator the answer would be yes. Dance songs like K-Zee’s “Hitch” (click to listen) and Joseph Dean’s “Spoil You… Read more
May 28, 2025

“6 Liberian YouTubers to Follow in 2025”

A new generation of Liberian YouTubers is redefining storytelling, culture, and connection through the lens of everyday life, humor, and creativity. Discover the voices shaping Liberia’s digital future one video… Read more
June 8, 2022

9 Best Songs from the Month of May

The best 9 African songs from the month of May. Read more
October 11, 2015

My Response to Raven-Symone “I Will Not Hire Someone With a “Ghetto” Name

If you haven’t been on Twitter and miss the Trending Topic this week then let me inform you. Recently, Ms Raven-Symone, who we all know and love as “Olivia” from… Read more
August 20, 2015

Top 5 African Menswear Designers

It’s no news that African Fashion is flourishing this year. From vibrant colors to traditional patterns, African inspired looks have become the new black and we cant get enough of… Read more
August 5, 2015

Top 5 Songs of the Week

Duro – Tekno Nigerian artist Tekno created an upbeat catchy sound to this Niaja oldie. Godwin – Korede Bello Mavins Record’s “mega supa star o” Korede Bello, recent hit Godwin… Read more
August 5, 2015

Barbados Kadooment Day Parade 2015

Rihanna returned to her native Barbados for the Kadooment Day parade, the grand finale to the Crop Over celebration. The crop over tradition began in 1688, and featured singing, dancing… Read more
July 28, 2015

New Video: Itz Tiffany- Forgive

Sexy femcee, Itz Tiffany returns with a new music video for her new single “Forgive”. After dropping her award-nominated Afrobeat single “Spanner”featuring her boss, Fuse ODG, the singer took an unannounced break… Read more
July 26, 2015

Celebrate Liberia’s Independence Day: 26 Songs for July 26

Happy Independence day to all my fellow Liberians. Unfortunately I’m going to miss out on all the festivities on July 26, because of failure to follow the Five P’s: Proper… Read more
July 9, 2015

New Video: Seyi Shay- Right Now

Fresh from letting the ink dry on her record contract, new signee to Island Records,(Seyi Shay signs to Island Records) songstress Seyi Shay premieres a brand new video for this… Read more
June 30, 2015

New Music Video: Big Sean ft. Chris Brown- Play No Games

Big Sean closed the BET awards by premiering his new video for “Play No Games” feat. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $ign, one of the best songs off Dark Sky Paradise.The video is… Read more
June 23, 2015

New Music: Janet Jackson- No Sleep

Seven years since her last album Discipline, Janet Jackson returns with her comeback single “No Sleep” from her long awaited eleventh studio LP, rumored to be titled Unbreakable. The… Read more
June 17, 2015

New Video: P-Square ft Dave Scott- Bring it On

P-Square is sharing their new music video and inspirational single for “Bring It On,” featuring singer/pianist Dave Scott on one of the ballads off the Nigerian superstar twins’ Double Trouble LP. The Dynamic… Read more
June 12, 2015

New Video: Sakordie ft Ace Hood- New Guy

The much anticipated Hiphop banger, New Guy performed by Ghana’s award winning act, Sarkodie is finally here with us! The international collaboration powered by Tigo Ghana and Deezer features American rapper,… Read more
June 12, 2015

New Video: Wale ft Usher Raymond- The Matrimony

Wale returns with a new visual for his Jake One produced track featuring Usher titled “The Matrimony”. A few weeks before Wale released The Album About Nothing, the long-awaited conclusion to… Read more
June 5, 2015

New Video: Alessia Cara-Here

Alessia Cara has released the video for her Portishead-sampling debut single “Here“. Directed and produced by Aaron A, it re-creates the party that inspired the 18-year old Canadian singer-songwriter to write the… Read more
June 2, 2015

Video: Watch Akon Launch Academy To Help Provide Electricity To 600 Million People In Africa!

Senegalese-American singer Akon, whose Akon Lighting Africa initiative aims to bring electricity to some of the 600 million Africans who lack it, announced the launch of a new “Solar Academy”… Read more
May 28, 2015

Cameroonian Afro Hip hop rapper Jovi

Cameroonian rapper Jovi has released his highly-anticipated sophomore album Mboko God. After dropping album single’s like “CASH” and “B.A.S.T.A.R.D”(feat. Reniss) Cameroonian rapper is surly making a statement and grabbing attention. The socially-conscious rapper raps in Pidgin, English and… Read more
May 12, 2015

Who is Bibi Bourelly? The 20 year old who wrote Rihanna’s newest single.

Bibi Bourelly, the 20-year-old Berlin-bred writer behind Rihanna’s “B*tch Better Have My Money” In times of crisis, life usually offers two options: run with it or from it. For 20-year-old… Read more
April 21, 2015

New Music Uhuru ft. Wizkid- Duze

South African music beat talents, Uhuru (meaning freedom in Swahili) are obviously here to free our minds as Uhuru teams up with Nigerian Afro-beat act, Starboy Wizkid once again. This… Read more
April 21, 2015

Global Citizen 2015

Africa brought the high-energy brand of Afrobeat music to the American capital of Washington D.C on Saturday when they perform with other musicians at the Global Citizen event for Earth… Read more
April 15, 2015

New Music: Wale- Girls on Drugs

With The Album About Nothing currently sitting at #1 on the charts, Wale drops his new video for “The Girls On Drugs.” In his new video we can take a… Read more
April 6, 2015

Have You Heard of Stromae?

Who the hell is Stromae?! Why does he have over 500 million youtube views?! Why did the Prime Minister of Belgian give President Obama one of his CDs as… Read more
April 4, 2015

Kendrick Lamar King Kunta

Kendrick Lamar finally dropped a visual to his chest pounding anthem “King Kunta”. In recent weeks, Kendrick Lamar is the only thing the rap game seems to talk about, after… Read more
March 29, 2015

Instagram star uses humor to show the new Somalia

Ugaaso Abukar Boocow has garned 43,000 followers on Instagram by using humor and shedding light on the new Somalia. Follow her on Instagram @ugaasadda. Read more
March 29, 2015

Maleh – You Make My Heart Go

South Africa’s Maleh, finally release the video of the lead single, that bares the same name of her second album, “Make My Heart Go”. Read more
March 27, 2015

VANJESS – I Don’t Need Him (Acoustic)

New Duo group VANJESS released an acoustic version of their original song “I Dont Need Him” The 2 sisters Ivana and Jessica are originally from Lagos, Nigeria and now reside… Read more
March 26, 2015

Lost in Translation: Chidinma – Martha

In this installment of Lost in Translation, Afroxilla translates Chidinma’s “Martha”. Nigerian singer-songwriter and 2013 Project Fame winner, Chidinma, released “Martha” a beautiful ode to her mother. Chidinma’s mother,… Read more
March 24, 2015

Yemi Alade Fever Hits Rome

Nigerian pop star, Yemi Alade, had a phenomenal 2014 and it seems 2015 is no different. After performing in front sold out crowds in Germany, Switzerland and France, Miss Alade… Read more
September 15, 2016

Lupita Nyong’o Covers Vogue Magazine and Talks about being Raised in Kenya-“I cannot run away from who I am and my complexion”

Kenyan beauty Lupita Nyong’o graces the cover of October 2016’s issue of Vogue! In her new movie, Queen of Katwe, Lupita Nyong’o brings her talent and brilliance to a story… Read more
September 4, 2016

South African students from Pretoria High School Protest to Stop Natural Hair Discrimination

Over the weekend, students at Pretoria High School gained national attention for protesting against discrimination because of their natural hair texture. Female students are being victimized because of their hair style.… Read more
August 17, 2016

New Music: YoungJohn “D Wicked Producer”Remix Classixx Ft.T-Pain “Whatever I Want”

Since making his debut in 2010, Young John “D Wicked Producer” has been making hits in the Afrobeat industry with big names like Wizkid, Davido, Olamide and Phyno just to… Read more
June 1, 2016

Top 5 Songs of the Week

We are back with our weekly update with the Top 5 Songs of the week. Here are the songs that made this week’s list. Check it out and let us know… Read more
February 16, 2016

Angelique Kidjo Wins 2016 Grammy for ‘Best World Music Album’

Tonight the most anticipated award show in music, the Grammy Awards is underway at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. For a second year in a row Beninese singer,… Read more
February 7, 2016

Life is Easy with Mr. Eazi

Ghanian artist Mr. Eazi and producer DJ Juls have made an effort to sonically push the Ghanian music scene proclaiming it Africa’s new sound. The duo are on a winning… Read more
February 7, 2016

Beyonce performs “Formation” at the SuperBowl

Using the surprise method for which over the past few years she has become notorious, Beyoncé release a bass banging single titled “Formation.” The track was accompanied by a controversial… Read more
December 18, 2015

Stream Chris Brown’s New Album ‘Royalty’

CBreezy has released his 7th studio album today. Chris Brown’s Royalty is closing out 2015 as one of the most anticipated projects of the year. With the power of… Read more
December 17, 2015

Top 5 Songs of the Week

We are back with our weekly Top 5. Check it out and let us know whats your favorites. Do you have any songs you want AfroXilla to hear? Just send… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!