Emerging from the bustling streets of Yopougon, Toto Le Banzou has quickly become a name to reckon with in the Ivorian music scene. Known for his eclectic influences, which range from Meiway's Zoblazo to DJ Arafat's Coupé Décalé, Toto's journey from a budding football enthusiast to a music sensation is as dynamic as his tunes. His 2020 breakthrough with "Faut Guncher" and collaboration with rap heavyweight...

There is a specific weight to Chellcy Reitsma’s "Carpe Diem," one that feels less like a motivational poster and more like a heavy coin you’ve carried in your pocket for years, its edges worn smooth by worry. It announces its intention with a title we think we know, a bright promise of seizing the day, but the music itself doesn't offer easy platitudes. Instead,...