15 African songs for Valentine’s Day

To mark Valentine’s Day, we’ve selected 15 African songs – selected from across the continent – to serve as the soundtrack on this special day. Enjoy!

‘Ku Lo Sa’ by Oxlade (Nigeria)

‘You're The One’ by Elaine (South Africa)

‘Furuwa’ by Jah Prayzah (Zimbabwe)

‘Dali Nguwe’ by Wanitwa Mos & Master KG ft. Nkosazana Daughter, Basetsana & Obeey Amor (South Africa)

‘Buya’ by De Mthuda ft. Ami Faku (South Africa)

‘Mtasubiri’ by Diamond Platnumz ft. Zuchu (Tanzania)

‘Calm Down’ by Rema (Nigeria)

‘Ndashamisika’ by Trevor Dongo (Zimbabwe)

‘Woza My Love’ by Blaq Diamond (South Africa)

‘Best Friend’ by One Lyrical and Lena (Senegal)

‘Désolé’ by Teety (Ivory Coast)

‘Karma’ by Lisandro Cuxi (Cap Verde)

‘Kitoko’ by Ngaaka Blindé (Senegal)

‘Garde du Coeur’ by Fally Ipupa ft. Charlotte Dipanda (DRC)

‘Cindy Le Coeur Égérie’ by Koffi Olomide (DRC)