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CariOLA is a dynamic website that makes it easy to get the best African and Caribbean music, video or podcast onto digital devices namely phones, tablets, computers etc.

CariOLA presents a rapidly growing number of musical contents from multiple genre originating from Africa and its diaspora. Tracks and episodes on the CariOLA platform can be streamed, downloaded, playlisted or shared through social media. Mixtape on the site gives a selection of top-rated DJ playlists for immediate consumption.

Browse through CariOLA collections listed by artists, genre, country or region. Create playlists of videos and soundtracks. Enjoy the mixes and follow up on latest show business news, entertainment events, concerts, tickets, box office status. Get closer look with feature articles that provide in depth insight of trending performers. CariOLA brings on the African Caribbean beat, whatever the mood, time or place...

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Nigeria: Wizkid – Wow (Feat. Skepta & Naira Marley)

Starboy Ent. Boss, Wizkid, returns with a brand new track which is titled “Wow”. The impressive record features Award-winning artists, Skepta and Naira Marley who in turn split in some hot verses. Listen, Share.

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Ghana: Kiaani & Baby Jet – Turn Up (Remix) (Prod. By Gigzbeat)

Part-time artiste and Former Black Stars striker and team captain, Asamoah Gyan has recorded a new banger ‘Turn Up Remix’ to build euphoria and rally support for the Black Stars ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The song features Afrobeats singer Kiaani, the original song “Turn Up” was released earlier this year. Check it out below.

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Nigeria: The Cavemen – Adaugo (Prod. By Duktor Sett)

Nigerian highlife duo, The Cavemen returns with a new single titled ‘Adaugo’ This impressive track which is produced by Duktor Sett was mixed and mastered by TUC. Stream and download below.

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Nigeria: Timaya – Sweet Us (Prod. By Michon)

Timaya drops a new single titled ‘Sweet Us‘ to warp us the year. This new track as produced by Michon serves as Timaya’s forth official single for the year. Listen and Enjoy below;

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Nigeria: 2Baba & Larry Gaaga – Mad Over Hills (Feat. Falz)

2Baba and Larry Gaaga (The Kabal) teams up with Falz whose known for his distinctive style of underscoring skillful rhyming with comedic flair, to deliver this catchy Afro-pop record title, “Mad Over Hills“ as produced by Marvio. Download and share.

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Top Afrobeats Songs Of 2022

Alongside amapiano, Afrobeats is arguably the biggest music genre on the African continent. The sound, which is sourced from Africa but embraces pulses from around the world, continues to push boundaries, welcomes new fans and makes continuous appearances on the charts and notable award platforms globally. Led by the formidable male trio of Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy and divas like Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade, Afrobeats is generally con

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Top Bongo Flava Songs Of 2022

Tanzanian recording artists continue to thrill with their songwriting and performance abilities, holding sway both at home and beyond the country’s borders. And just like the past few years, one name continues to dominate the airwaves – Nasibu Abdul Juma Issack, aka Diamond Platnumz. With the release of his First of All EP on 11 March, it is easy to see why the serial hitmaker is receiving massive airplay and racking up mind-blowing streaming numbers. But Diamond is not the

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The Voice Africa To Roll Out In 14 Countries

FAME Studios Africa has announced that the maiden edition of singing reality competition TV series The Voice Africa will debut in 14 countries across the continent. The countries are Chad, DRC, Gabon, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, DRC, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. The will expand upon regional iterations like The Voice Nigeria and The Voice South Africa, and provide a platform for undiscovered musicians looking to advance their careers. 

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Top Naija Songs Of 2022

Nigerian pop artists are arguably the most talked about in sub-Saharan Africa, and have enjoyed the lion’s share of fame, streaming numbers and collaborations with international counterparts. Led by the Afrobeats rubric, the Nigerian pop sound, which is becoming more and more popular around the world with every release, is constantly expanding beyond dance-ready rhythms to include emo pulses, street vibes, amapiano and even hip hop.  A key observation that can be made from the coun

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Top Amapiano Songs Of 2022

As we crossover the midway mark this year, South Africans are slowly wakening to amapiano’s staying power and dominance on local music charts and dancefloors across the country – a hard pill to swallow for some cynics who believe the genre’s popularity and cultural significance is waning. Whether the music will feature prominently in the coming years only time can tell. The present time, however, presents an opportune moment to dig deeper into the dynamic soundscape and take st

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African Legends Night To Mark 10 Years In Ghana

This year marks 10 years of the African Legends Night, traditionally held in Ghana to honour musical icons from the continent. An initiative of Global Media Alliance (GMA), the high-profile concert also celebrates Africa's rich and diverse musical cultures and distinct musical sounds.  African music has come a long way, and when the idea of African Legends Night was conceived, it immediately targeted a global reach using our most renowned voices.  How it started The progra

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Nigeria: Suté Iwar And WurlD Join Forces On Judah Lion

Nigerian singer and producer Suté Iwar today released his new single titled ‘Judah Lion’. The R&B record, which guests WurlD, is available for streaming and download(link is external) on all major streaming platforms.  ‘Judah Lion’ follows Suté Iwar’s recent single ‘Pulp Fiction’, which arrived a month ago. It also heralds a new album due early next year.  ‘Judah Lion’ listens as an ethereal homage to a love

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Kenya: Benga Meets Electro In Udelele’s Debut EP

After nearly six years in the making, Kenyan Afro-folk artist Udelele has finally released his debut EP Soulful Benga Vol. 1, now available for streaming and downloading(link is external). The project, which is a product of both experimentation and masterful music-making, renders the Kenyan benga sound in ways rarely heard. A celebrated multi-instrumentalist and producer, Udelele found a way to add a new twist to the sound of his forefathers by merging electro with traditional African inst

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South Africa: Diamond Platnumz Confirmed For ACCES 2022

The Music In Africa Foundation (MIAF) is excited to announce that Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz will participate at the ACCES music conference at Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, taking place on 24, 25 and 26 November 2022.  Diamond will be at ACCES through a partnership between the MIAF, Ziiki Media and Wasafi Media, and will share knowledge and tips about his career journey including his success as an artist, CEO and entrepreneur. Diamond Platnumz needs little

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Nigeria: Bad To Me - Wizkid Enters ‘amapianosphere’

However you look at it, Wizkid catching the amapiano bug should mark a crowning moment for the South African dance genre, whose red-hot popularity, starting from the COVID-19 lockdowns, could be signalling a regime change in mainstream listening preferences across the continent. Since its resurgence via the efforts of local stars like Daliwonga, Major League DJz, Kamo Mphela and the Scorpion Kings, the sound has gotten the whole of Africa smitten, striking particular interest in West Afr

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Dee - Fire Love (Feat. Mendy) (Official Video) - Nairobi, Kenya

BIOGRAPGHY Born from humble beginnings on 29 September 1998, deep in the shanties outskirts of a small town in highland regions of the West Soweto area in Nairobi, Kenya. Dee started writing and creating music in 2016 while living in Kahawangware, often referred to as Kahawa. What started as a hobby grew serious in a short time. "I grew up with the old style of pop music culture and was always obsessed with it. My first love of music came from the guidance of my late older brother Johnte. I

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Top Naija Songs Of 2022

Nigerian pop artists are arguably the most talked about in sub-Saharan Africa, and have enjoyed the lion’s share of fame, streaming numbers and collaborations with international counterparts. Led by the Afrobeats rubric, the Nigerian pop sound, which is becoming more and more popular around the world with every release, is constantly expanding beyond dance-ready rhythms to include emo pulses, street vibes, amapiano and even hip hop. A key observation that can be made from the country&rs

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Top Afrobeats Songs Of 2022

Alongside amapiano, Afrobeats is arguably the biggest music genre on the African continent. The sound, which is sourced from Africa but embraces pulses from around the world, continues to push boundaries, welcomes new fans and makes continuous appearances on the charts and notable award platforms globally. Led by the formidable male trio of Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy and divas like Tiwa Savage and Yemi Alade, Afrobeats is generally concentrated in the

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BEACH PICNIC DANCE MUSIC EVENT

  At the End of Every Rainbow The GODFATHER Beach Bar St Kitts has so much wonderful `on to help you truly enjoy your time on our beautiful Caribbean island. Located at South Friars Bay, St Kitts with the Caribbean Sea and a safe reef literally twenty steps from the bar counter, one can safely say that this is truly an island fantasy come true. With breath taking views, Nevis peak, South East Peninsular and surrounding hill

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THE DANCEHALL ALBUM HEARD ‘ROUND THE WORLD: SEAN PAUL TALKS 20 YEARS OF ‘DUTTY ROCK’ & ANNOUNCES NEW ‘SCORCHA’ LP

Grammy award-winning dancehall icon Sean Paul sat down with Billboard to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of 'Dutty Rock,' and to announce his seventh studio album, 'Scorcha,' arriving May 27. This week, Billboard is publishing a series of lists and articles celebrating the music of 20 years ago. Our 2002 Week continues with an interview with dancehall ambassador Sean Paul, who returns to the breakthrough album that brought him and his genre to new

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House Klub Friday Event