Africa Now: January 2026 (DJ Mix)

The pan-Africanist ideal never died—it morphed into hybridised sonic fragments that connect Joburg to Nairobi via Lagos and Accra. One of our current favourite torchbearers of the continent’s far-reaching musical ingenuity is DJ Jimmy Jatt, a man whose unending service to the Nigerian music industry needs very little introduction. For his Africa Now mix, Jatt selected tracks from Asake, FOLA, Wizkid, Seyi Vibez and Ayra Starr—to name but a few—with the express intention of highlighting “where the sound is today, the rhythms everyone’s leaning into and the energy that keeps the scene moving”. “African music keeps evolving because artists are getting more fearless and experimental, blending traditional elements with new production styles,” he says. “It’s becoming more global, more diverse and more confident in its own sound.” Hear Jimmy Jatt’s vision of Africa Now and check back each month for more one-of-a-kind mixes.