As part of our MU Say Her Name initiative, Melanin Unscripted in partnership with HYPEBAE introduced the world to Nigerian-Beninoise singer, Ayra Starr.

Following past successes, Nigerian artist Joeboy speaks with MU about navigating negativity, growth, and what to expect in his new phase.

In this edition of MU in Conversation, TURKANA shares with us her inspirations, the importance of community for women in music, insights into the ever-evolving East African music landscape, and more below.

In partnership with The Fader, Melanin Unscripted highlighted five artists; JP The Wavy, Elle Teresa, Antarius, Yukibeb, and Marzy who are bringing unique perspectives to the forefront of Tokyo’s emerging music scene.