Ali Freedom, also recognized by his professional name VASA, was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and hails from Benue State. The cultural heritage that surrounded him during his formative years played a significant role in shaping the distinctive musical style he Read more…
MarvinKann, born as Joseph V.M Kanneh, is a talented Canadian-based Liberian recording artist, renowned for his soul-stirring melodies and a unique blend of musical genres. His music can be best characterized as Afro-Pop, representing a captivating fusion of Pop, Afro-Soul, Read more…
With his raw, gritty raps, Ugandan musician Ecko Bazz has challenged preconceptions of East Africa’s emerging rap industry. Since his EP Tuli Banyo was published by Hakuna Kulala in 2018, there has been no doubt about this Kampala-based rapper’s sense Read more…
South African diva Lwandile Mtshali, professionally known as Lwah Ndlunkulu, is such a unique talent whose songs draw from her unique experiences coming through the northern Kwazulu-Natal region in Durban, giving Ndlunkulu’s music a distinct identity that has propelled her from regional Read more…
Having established herself as one of the premiere voices of Amapiano, fast-rising talent Nkosazana Daughter has had a good run in the South African music industry, gained significant prominence since 2022, and worked with some of the most prominent artists Read more…
With her unusual style, which blends traditional hip-hop elements with avant-garde sounds, Moroccan-French musician Nayra has established herself in the French music industry. Nayra invites us into the world of an artistic individual who never loses her way with her Read more…
DJ Sliqe, who was born Lutendo Kungoane, has established himself as one of the most significant figures in the hip-hop scene right now. Following the release of his tune “Do Like I Do,” which featured Kwesta and Flabba of Skwatta Read more…
One of the driving forces behind the #nunairobi movement and a key contributor to Nairobi’s alternative music industry is the Kenyan producer and rapper Nu Fvnk, who is also one-fifth of the East African Wave DJ Producer collective. Free from Read more…
Rising afropop sensation Balogun Olamilekan, better known as Balloranking, is one of the young artists leading the new wave of Nigerian afro-pop music. His distinctive fusion of genres and styles offers an innovative flair to the renowned Afrobeats sound that Read more…
Tanzanian afro-musician Fredrick Mulla is one of East Africa’s most promising crossover acts on the rise. His most recent run of recordings has allowed him to demonstrate a wider musical spectrum after showcasing his lyrical prowess as a hip-hopper with Read more…
Coco Em is an enigmatic force of change in East Africa’s music industry. As a DJ, she has spun records at prestigious venues and festivals around Africa and Europe, putting on niche electronic sounds from across the region and continent. Read more…
Born in Nairobi and raised between Kenya, the UK, and the Netherlands, Kamau Wainaina a.k.a mau from nowhere, is a multidisciplinary artist and musician who translates honesty in sonics and subject matter, carving a sound from what may appear foreign Read more…
Zimbabwe-UK Christian/Gospel Artist Blessing Annatoria Chitapa has swiftly established herself as one of the most promising voices in the UK music scene thanks to her mellow vocals and poignant lyrics. A winner of the ninth series of The Voice UK, Read more…
Rising Kenyan singer-songwriter Zowie Kengocha has been quietly developing a modern alternative style for East Africa that combines seductive R&B sounds with percussion from all around the continent. The songbird has produced beautiful works like “Red Flag” and “Space” while Read more…
Nigerian, Irish-born artist Laura Ehio, is well-known for being a dynamic artist. Because of her soothing vocals and poignant lyrics, Ehio has quickly become one of the most promising new talents in the UK music scene. The London-based performer experienced Read more…
Wanjiku Kimani, popularly known as Femi One, is one of the best musicians that the Kenyan music scene has to offer. Since she first began performing, Femi One has had a steadily growing music career. Her musical career has led Read more…
Fast-rising rapper and singer FL EX (born Mohamed Ibrahim Hamed) is one of the talents driving Egyptian drill and North African hip-hop to new heights with his raspy yet raucous vocal skills and blunt demeanour. By mixing the bravado of Read more…
Following the release of his EP Trappish II off his own label imprint, Trappish Music, Ish Kevin breaks down the distinctions in Kigali’s rap community, the mindset of Rwanda’s next generation, and the power of collaboration to bring Rwandan music to Read more…
Khireddine Youcef, alias Didine Canon 16, is an Algerian rapper who has become one of Africa’s finest artists and has inspired a new generation of African rappers. He debuted in the rap scene in 2015 with the release of “Akhténi,” a song that Read more…
Pretoria’s finest rap diva Buzzi Lee intends to revolutionize the South African hip-hop scene. The rapidly growing rapper, whose real name is Bontle Makhwelo, is renowned for her creative flair and ability to rhyme in SePitori over a wide range Read more…
Successful in creating good music with cutting-edge sounds that enthral the listener, Abdessamad Lamriq, nicknamed Small X, is a Moroccan-born rapper whose musical journey is intertwined with that of his previous prominent group, Shayfeen, causing significant waves for Moroccan rap all Read more…
Afrofusion act Fasina comes through the music space as a Nigerian artist who is helping bridge the gap between pop and Afro genres. The slick rhymer weaves stunning verses and harmonies to create songs that draw listeners from all walks Read more…
SCUMIE, a budding rap queen, has been meticulously creating a reputation for herself in South Africa’s thriving hip-hop scene over the past few years. Following the 2021 release of her debut record 066 Vol. 2, SCUMIE rose swiftly through the Read more…
Self-described as championing the sub-genre of music ‘Culté’, Donald Ofik, popularly known as Prettyboy D-O, is a trailblazer changing the way African music is viewed all over the globe. D‑O’s musical origins trace back to mainland Lagos. Featuring faster, bass-heavy Read more…
TIF, a native of Algeria, is one of the pioneers of the emerging North African rap industry, supported by up-and-comers like Moroccan Khalil, his sidekick. Tif continues to reveal new dimensions of his melodic rap cosmos, between hip-hop bass and Read more…
