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

A person wearing a pink furry hat, pink ruffled shorts, and pink arm warmers stands by the edge of a rocky pond, holding a clear bottle with greenery in the background—perfect for an OkayAfrica July 2025 feature on West African songs.

The month of July ushered in a range of incredible West African music from across Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire.

Ghanaian singer Melissa brings a fresh energy to this month’s best songs from West Africa list.

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The best West African music of July wanders through the alt music scene in Ghana, populated by acts like Juma Mufasa and Joeyturks of SuperJazzClub. It also takes a walk through the splashy music scene in Côte…

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