They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. We shall see about that last part, but so far, it’s definitely roaring. There’s a lot of cultural collision in these six videos, artistic evidence of our increasingly hyphenated world.
Check out the full Afropop Top Videos playlist for all our recent selections. And remember, if you have suggestions of videos our fans would love, send them to info@afropop.org with the subject line “Top Videos 2025.” Enjoy!
Sandália de Prata feat. Tássia Reis: “Roupa de Tirar”
This São Paulo-based band covers the gamut of popular dance music in Brazil, from samba to rap and grooving jazz. In this funky studio video, it’s easy to see why they keep Brazil’s biggest city popping. Taut brass breaks, and sassy female vocals by Uli Costa and Tássia Reis put this track over the top.
Karaba: “Dark Waters
French-born, Canada-raised, and now LA-based, Karaba channels her French-Congolese ancestry into contemporary dance, deejaying and Afro-house production. After a daring 30-second silence to open, the beat kicks in on this moody, mostly back-to-camera solo dance video.
Agatchu: “Ohne for Me ft. Ya Levis
This French Angolan artist and producer is a relative newcomer on the Afro-Parisian scene. But he’s got all the polish and slickness he needs. R&B and Afrobeats merge on this track and stylish video. And there are hints of his Angolan origins.
Songhoy Blues: Heriatge Documentary
Not strictly a music video, more of an introduction to this Malian group’s fascinating new album, Heritage. The band’s history of emerging from the chaos of the Malian North back in 2012, is well known. But on Heritage, they collaborate with a wide range of Malian artists from all sorts of styles and traditions. This video, all shot in Mali, is a great intro to the tracks on an excellent album.
Lagos in Paris: “Mali Spirit”
Lagos in Paris is yet another genre-bending, multi-ethnic electrionic collective out of France. This track builds around a clean, Malian pentatonic guitar riff, but takes on a decidedly 21st century urban sheen. We witness a dance face-off between two limber-limbed lovers, paying homage to the Bolo Super, an 18th-century traditional dance from the Kroumen tribe of Ivory Coast and Liberia
Pierre Kwenders & Poté: “We Like”
Montreal-based Congolese DJ/composer/singer continues to evolve his sound and style. From his experimental beginnings to his beat-driven work as part of the Moonshine Afro-house collective, he always brings Congolese flavors to the mix, notably in is husky, dry vocal. This track and video feature St. Lucia-born, Paris-based electronic artist Poté. It was filmed in Medellín, Colombia.
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