The Best East African Songs Right Now: July 2025 Edition – OkayAfrica

Five people dance in front of a concrete wall while one person sits on a stack of chairs at right; another holds a sign that reads "CHAIR LADY" on the left, capturing the spirit of July 2025 featured by OkayAfrica’s spotlight on East African Songs.

OkayAfrica rounds up the best new music to come out of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania this July. Enjoy the best new East African music below.

A scene from the “Tiki Tako” music video shows Matata’s signature choreography and colorful flair, joined by a humorous cameo nodding to Kenyan street culture.

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It’s been another great month for music coming out of East Africa.

From noteworthy releases from Tanzanian stars to highlights…

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