[African Arguments] In a world forever changed by COVID-19, music remained one of the most accessible comforts. Even when it was not possible to share music physically, artists hunkered down and were able to continue the fine art of collaboration, thanks to the miracles of technology. Some of the best music of the year was created in the thick of the pandemic when lockdowns were enforced and live music gatherings were forbidden. From the global domination of Afrobeats to the evergreen sounds of the desert blues, these are the
