10 Songs You Need On Your Playlist To Rep Your Flag During Black History Month

We are already almost half-way through Black History Month and we are proud of all the activities which have happened in our Students Union so far. Black History Month is all about reminiscing black historical moments, honouring black figures who have achieved greatness but most importantly, it is about celebrating your culture. Here are a few anthems from African and Caribbean background which will get you in the mood for our Rep Your Flag Event tonight.

Wande Coal - Iskaba

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It is without a doubt that Wande Coal is one of the most significant Afrobeats artists out there and his tune Iskaba one of the hottest Afrobeats anthems of all times. Don't forget to pull off your best shaku shaku dance moves when this one comes on.

Vybz Cartel - Summer Time

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Dancehall is a genre which rose to huge popularity across the globe in the past few years and more and more artists from different cultural backgrounds have incorporated its melodies. Vybz Cartel, a living Jamaican legend, is one of the most popular artists representing it and his songs, in particular this one, are guaranteed to get you in a great mood instantly.

Rihanna - Pon De Replay

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She is one of the world's most popular singers and entrepreneurs and recently became an official ambassador for her native island of Barbados. Pon De Replay marks Rihanna's first ever single release, and one of her most legendary ones to date. Make sure you hit the dance floor when Mr DJ turns the music up with this one.

Afro B - Drogba (Joanna)

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If you live in the UK and you haven't lived under a rock in the past months then you are probably familiar with Afro B's hit single Drogba (Joanna). The song of the London-based singer with an Ivory Coast-background has been hitting the airwaves and dance floors all summer long and even now in the colder season it will provide you with the much-needed feel-good vibes.

Cassper Nyovest - Tito Mboweni

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Cassper Nyovest is still rather unknown in the UK but already a highly anticipated superstar all the way in South Africa. He has won various trophies at African Award shows and only last year managed to sell out FNB Stadium in Johannesburg which marks a record in music history.

Sarkodie - Adonai

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Winner of 2012's BET Award for Best International Act Sarkodie is probably one of Ghana's most influential musicians, and active representative of the Azonto dance movement - which means when you hear one of his songs you better get your Azonto on!

Beyonce - Who Run The World (Girls)

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Queen Bey is a must on every playlist, whether it is a party playlist, a chill playlist or else. She is an epitome of Black Excellence so Who Run The World (Girls) is essential to celebrate black girl magic.

Camp Mulla - Party Don't Stop

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Hip-hop collective Camp Mulla are hailing from Nairobi, Kenya, and initially gained major popularity with Party Don't Stop - a song which granted them a nomination as Best International Act (Africa) at the 2012 BET Awards. After having focused on solo careers for a while, the members got together for a reunion show in the capital last year.

Saskya Sky - Chimen Lanmou

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Haitian-born-and-raised singer-songwriter Saskya Sky is has not reached global stardom yet but is a musical force to be reckoned with, undoubtedly. Born on the Caribbean island of Haiti, she represents the music scene in her home country but also the one within her community in the United States.

Ozuna - Vaina Loca

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The singer with Puerto Rican and Dominican background has had major mainstream success all across the world this year. His infectious songs will be stuck in your head immediately - regardless of whether you speak Spanish or not.

Buy your tickets here: https://www.uwlsu.com/events/6049/71/ See you tonight.

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