Zahara Biography, Music, Videos, Booking

PAGE CONTENTS

No account yet? Register

BIOGRAPHY

Zahara, a multi-platinum, 17-time SAMA Award winner, was born among the RDP homes and shanties of Phumlani Village in the Eastern Cape. She is one of the most exciting performers to come out of South Africa ever. The singer/songwriter was born Bulelwa Mkutukana on November 9, 1987, to parents Nokhaya and Mlamli Mkutukana. Her achievement is an inspirational narrative of immense proportions.

Zahara began singing in her school’s chorus when she was six years old, and because of her powerful voice, she was invited to join the senior choir at the age of nine. Zahara is an Arabic word that means “blooming flower.” Her music is roughly described as “Afrosoul,” and she sings in both her native Xhosa and English.

Boy Nephron

Charles Cleland Bruce who is known in showbiz as Boy Nephron is a Ghanaian Afrosoul/Afrobeat Musician who hails from James Town British Accra but resides at Dansoman. Endowed with the music he started as an instrumentalist at church playing the...

Sishii

South African singer-songwriter Sishii explores the sensitive side of R&B through catchy tunes and heartfelt lyrics. In an effort to define R&B for himself and, in doing so, redefine R&B for his audience, he offers a new term for African...

AfroKilerz

Formerly consisting of three individuals, the pair now aims to go beyond the ordinary. AfroKilerz is a project that combines urban rhythms and electronic music, including House and its variations. The pair was created in Chelas, Quinta da Vitoria, Apelacao,...

Lex Ash

Mostly known for his unique photography and love for the arts, Lex Ash approaches music with the same elegance, poise, and soft reflections that he does in his other artistic endeavours. A revered photographer in the music scene whose vision...

Hagan

Hagan is renowned for bringing Afro-Bass and tight-knit percussive intensity to his music while staying true to the UK's gritty and bass-heavy sound and his African heritage. Hagan is a skilled producer with strong ties to Ghana and deep roots...

Djeff

Lisbon’s child of African heritage, DJEFF, has fused the sounds that helped shape his career as an artist. DJEFF brings us a sound often defined as "Afro Tech". His sets embrace all shades of house music, and the best tracks...

Angeloh

Angeloh is a firm believer in the relevance of urban Christian media and culture. He is a multi-talented musician, artist, and filmmaker who mentors, supports, and counsels young people on issues of "life and godliness." He produces with the intention...

AbaRita Nhyira

Rita Owoo, popularly known in the music fraternity as AbaRita Nhyira is a veteran Ghanaian gospel musician and ordained reverend minister. She was born and raised in Western Region Sekondi-Takoradi. AbaRita Nhyira is best known for her worship career which spanned over 23...

Laycon

Laycon, a Fierce Nation Entertainment signee and season 5 winner of Big Brother Naija, is an all-around musician who diversifies his artistry to suit contemporary moods and seeks to become more varied. The multi-instrumentalist and award-winning artist's consistency and brilliance...

Pa Salieu

Few artists are capable of creating such a groundswell of excitement in such a short period of time as Pa Salieu has. An artist whose diverse and distinctive style transcends categorization and resonates with both fans and critics. Pa Salieu,...

Often compared to the likes of Tracy Chapman and India Arie, “Loliwe” (2011), Zahara’s Xhosa/English crossover debut, was a soulful, acoustic-forward compilation of pop songs that emphasized her endearingly velvety, honest voice.

With numerous successful follow-up albums and iTunes Top 10 songs, including “Phendula,” “Impilo,” and “Nelson Mandela,” she’s continued to expand and explore her unique soulful style. “Country Girl,” which was declared triple platinum in 2015, “Mgodi,” which became her best-selling album and was certified platinum in 2017, and “Ngaba Yam,” which reached number one on iTunes in 2021, are among her successful album releases.

17 South African Music Awards, three Metro FM Awards, and one Nigeria Entertainment Award are among her honours. Zahara was included in the BBC’s 100 Women list in 2020. In 2021, she was a guest judge on Idols South Africa’s fifteenth season.

Collaborations with industry heavyweights like Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Robbie Malinga, Soweto Gospel Choir, and 2Face Idibia have solidified her position as a key figure in current Afro-soul music.