UK/Ghanaian MC Donae’ (“Party Hard”) has released a new EP entitled Move To Da Gyal Dem. The collection includes the original title track, instrumental cuts, plus remixes from Mensah, David Heartbreak, Eddie K and Ghana’s Azonto prince Sarkodie.

Listen to “Move To Da Gyal Dem” (Sarkodie Remix)

Choice FM’s DJ Abrantee presents The Official Afrobeats Mix Volume 1 which features some of Africa’s biggest Afrobeats artists including Wizkid, Ice Prince, D’banj, Cabo Snoop and Atumpan. The mixtape contains 32 of the biggest Afrobeats tracks out right now and for 2012, as well as exclusive skits and drops from some of the biggest names in music such as Tinchy Stryder, Chipmunk, Lethal B, P-Square, Ice Prince and many others.

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Afrobeats is the new sound of the UK underground, reworking the African pop of Fela Kuti for kids reared on grime, hip-hop and funky house. With stars like Kanye West wanting in, just how big will it get? [..]

Kenyan singer Victoria Kimani releases the track “Betta” produced by the Arkitechts. Like many other artists, she put her own spin on Ice Prince‘s hit “Oleku“. She’s also known for her track “Shin Shin” featuring Ron Browz and Busta Rhymes.

Recently signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label, Nigerian artist D’banj will perform for the first time in New York City on February 19, 2012. Presented by LiveNation at Irving Plaza, the “D’banj LIVE in NYC” concert will also feature several of Nigeria’s top music artists as well as special guests. [..]