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 evangelists of the continent’s far-reaching musical ingenuity is the Nigerian DJ and producer DJ Consequence. For his Africa Now Mix, Consequence included undeniable party-starting tracks by TxC & Davido, Asake & DJ Snake, and Didi B, Zlatan & Chley, along with a bevy of other hitmakers across the African diaspora. “I’ve always believed that a great DJ mix should tell a story, and this Africa Now Mix is exactly that,” DJ Consequence says. “I selected records that represent the incredible diversity of African music today—from Afrobeats and amapiano to Afro-house and other emerging sounds that are shaping dance floors around the world. The artists featured are not only chart-toppers, but also innovators who continue to push the culture forward.” Hear the DJ Consequence vision of Africa Now and check back each month for more one-of-a-kind mixes.