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Our music writer, Shiba Mazaza, talks to prolific drummer Kesivan Naidoo about his new EP "Brotherhood" before he heads to Carnegie Hall. >

This week, readers loved our African Report, in which we profile Lagos-born textile and accessories designer Buki Akib. >

Track of Week is a light and catchy love song by Malawian R&B singer-songwriter Sonye. >

This creative collaboration of music and film offers up a dystopian vision of a possible near-future. >

Our Track of the Week is an Afro-electro ode to the idea of home by Congolese rapper-producer Alec Lomami. >

Top of the popular posts this week is Leg Studios' furniture range that sports intricate geometric latticework. >

This track by multitalented designer, photographer and DJ Mpumelelo Macu is a staple for anyone who values seamless production. >

Romantic and uplifting, this track by a unique-sounding band puts a futuristic, jazzy twist on an old-timey melody. >

Sink into summer with a quiet warmth, lazy vocals and just a touch of scattered synthesised sound. >

This week Ilze Wolff's opinion piece on gender in architecture peaked readers' interested. See what else made it into the top five stories. >

Seamless and fluid, this track features soaring digital sounds layered over infectious guitars, tight percussives and resounding bells. >

This Track of the Week is a melancholic but melodic reflection on the social conditions in Cameroon. >

Young producer and wordsmith Mashayabhuqe KaMamba brings us an an emotive maskandi anthem. >

Three lessons on navigating the music industry from Mandy Rae Capela, a South African attorney specialising in entertainment law. >

A music video and track, two galleries of beautiful designs and why we should all start a side project – here are this week's top stories. >

This track from Tumi Mogorosi's first solo album is thrillingly discordant – an impressive composition to say the least. >

Turn it down a notch with this downtempo track by South African beatmaker Simiato. >

Succumb to the slick verbal gymnastics and hip-turning melody of this track by Ghanaian artist M.anifest. >

Shiba Mazaza selects a deliciously fluid and fun single by the Sakawa Boys, 'arguably one of the best acts to come out of Cape Town this year'. >

Kenyan crooner Jarel's track is a jazz-infused celebration of freedom and release. >

You may need to get up and dance for this infectious track by South African house music dynamos Lady X, Uhuru and Black Motion. >

Watch, listen to and read this week's most popular features on designindaba.com. >

Guitarist Vieux Farka Touré's composition echoes the vastness and heat of the Malian desert. >

A balmy musical track and a fierce video, a juicy exhibition and a leading exhibition designer - here are this week's most popular features. >

Meander through the sounds of Nigeria's lesser-known Ogu culture as interpreted by Nigerian composer Jo Kunnuji. >