The pan-Africanist ideal never died—it morphed into hybridised sonic fragments that connect Joburg to Nairobi via Lagos and Accra. One of our favourite and most celebrated torchbearers of the continent’s far-reaching musical ingenuity is the first African DJ to perform at Coachella, Nigeria’s SPINALL. For his Africa Now mix, the DJ, producer and songwriter curates cuts from Wizkid, Spice, OMAH LAY, Mavo and Asake, all of whom make for an ideal “SPINALL party”. “A SPINALL party is best described as euphoric sophistication,” the DJ says. “A seamless blend of warmth, rhythm and elevated groove. My sets don’t just make people dance, they create a feeling of effortless joy, where Afrobeats and global sounds melt into one. This mix gives you a peek into the madness that goes on at my live events.” Hear the SPINALL vision of Africa Now and check back each month for more one-of-a-kind mixes.