The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: September 26, 2025 – OkayAfrica

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Every week, OkayAfrica highlights the top African music releases — including the latest Afrobeats and amapiano hits — through our best music column, African Songs You Need to Hear This Week.

Read ahead for our round-up of the best new African music tracks and music videos that came across our desks this week.

Sarz – ‘Protect Sarz At All Costs [LP]’

Sarz, a major architect of the modern Afrobeats sound, needs no introduction. His influence shines across the scene, both within Africa and outside, where he’s…