The Best East African Songs Right Now – OkayAfrica

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March is bringing the heat with a fresh wave of standout tracks from East Africa and beyond, proving once again that the region’s music scene is vibrant, global, and unstoppable.

This month’s standout releases highlight both cross-border chemistry and artistic reinvention. Abigail Chams andHarmonize light up East Africa with the viral hit “Me Too,” while Savara‘s stripped-down acoustic version of “Show You Off” reveals the depth of his solo artistry. On the continent-spanning front,Bien‘s smooth vocals glide effortlessly over Brazilian…