Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight 2024: Week 9
By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku
Greetings, dear music enthusiasts!
What a delight it is to have you join us once again in our musical haven! Your presence brings a wave of joy that fills our hearts with warmth and excitement. We trust that you’ve had a splendid week, filled with harmonious melodies and soul-stirring rhythms from last week’s spotlight. Rest assured, we’re here to continue the musical journey with you, and this week promises to be just as enchanting.
Before we dive into the melodic wonders awaiting us, allow me to remind you of the March monthly editorial list, freshly unveiled for your listening pleasure. Stay connected with us by following all our social media channels @afrocritik, ensuring you never miss a beat of our musical adventures.
Now, let’s turn our attention to this week’s playlist — a delightful concoction of musical treasures waiting to be discovered. It’s a short and sweet selection, carefully curated from a plethora of new artistes and unique compositions. But before we delve into the sonic splendor, let’s not forget our aspiring musicians, whose talents deserve to be celebrated. If you’re one of them, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at yinoluu@afrocritik.com for a chance to shine.
Without further ado, let’s explore the musical gems awaiting us this week:
Smooth Afrobeats: The heart of this week’s playlist is a selection of smooth Afrobeats. April Maey’s dreamy Moonchild EP gives us “Kalm”, “Julia”, and “No Air”, and Mordecaii enlists interesting talent for “Far Away”. 3rty teams up with WeTalkSound for “Dey Play”, up-and-comer Myron releases his Love or Lust EP from which we draw on “Werey”, “Truth” and “Manya”, DJ 808’s star-studded 808 Rhapsody gives us “Senorita” with Blaqbonez, “Closer” with Aloraa, and “Konsentraiit” with Minz and Toye.
Soulful Offerings: Some artistes prefer to revel in the soulful side of things. Kenyan singer Otile Brown bares his heart on “Hafanani”. Mellissa’s emotional state is investigated on “Happy”, Gyakie revels in holiday blues on “December”, Fitzy West provides emotional support on “Confide”, Nezsa’s “Nervous Juice” is an introspective exploration, and Anais Cardot flexes her vocal chops on “Only Heaven”.
South African Gems: The South of Africa gives us a number of gems to round off the playlist. MaWhoo releases her The Sound Of Music project that contribute “Ukwamukela”, “Qinisela”, and “Moya Wasendulo”, Nomfundo Moh gives us “Umusa”, Josiah De Disciple sets the groove with “Kuzoba Ncono”, and Shaun Stylist gives us the energetic “Manje Monday”.
Remember, this is just a glimpse of the musical wonders awaiting you in our playlist. Be sure to explore each featured artiste and album fully to uncover your own hidden gems. And if you’re a budding musician with a sound worth sharing, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Now, let the music envelop you in its embrace, and may each melody carry you to new heights of joy and inspiration. Enjoy the journey, and may your week be filled with the sweet strains of musical bliss.
Warm regards,
Yinoluwa “Yinoluu” Olowofoyeku is a multi-disciplinary artist and creative who finds expression in various media. His music can be found across all platforms and he welcomes interaction on his social media @Yinoluu.