Traditional African music styles like Makossa and Highlife are steadily gaining recognition in the global dance community. As Afro House and Amapiano reach their peak worldwide, more listeners are exploring classic sounds from the African diaspora.


Dare Balogun of Homecoming, who also curates the Roots to Rhythm program, hosted an intimate session at Radio Radio. A small starting delay meant the host focused on playing music rather than discussing it; nevertheless, the intimate crowd enjoyed the diverse journey through sound.

Among these songs was the danceable classic ‘100% Zoblazo’ by Meiway, an artist hailing from Côte d’Ivoire. The syncopated drums, topped with playful synths, create an infectious rhythm that echoes styles like Soca and Calypso from the Caribbean.


Other selections were significantly more pop-oriented, drawing parallels with many contemporary Afro hits. Tracks like “Evasion” by Agatha Maninoue and “Dikom Lam La Moto” by Charlotte Mbango evoked the feeling of a vibrant house party on the African continent, complete with the drinks flowing from Balogun's bar.