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King Kaka reflects on his near-death health battle, fatherhood, business ventures and artistic growth as he returns with Year of the Pen, a deeply personal album about resilience and purpose.
Tyla has dismissed viral rumours that she signed with Jay-Z's Roc Nation, confirming she remains unsigned to the label ahead of the release of her new album, APOP, on July 24.
King Kaka has returned with his 13-track album Year of the Pen, featuring Otile Brown, Fathermoh and Scar Mkadinali, marking a new era of storytelling, growth and musical evolution.
His previous albums, Omo Baba Olowo (2012), A Good Time (2019), A Better Time (2020), Timeless (2023), and 5ive (2025), each featured 17 tracks.
Tanzanian singer Mimi Mars has released her debut album 17, a 15-track project blending R&B, Afropop, Afrobeats and Bongo Flava while exploring love, heartbreak and personal growth.
The project marks a major step into the music business for the Brazilian legend and arrives at a time when global excitement around football is intensifying ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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