Afro Beatz

Blaise Beatz

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Blaise Beatz, also known as Marcel Akunwata, is a well-known Nigerian music producer and songwriter who has had a profound influence on the Afrobeats and Afropop genres. His music career started in 2006, and since then, Read more…

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Artiste Uganda

Ecko Bazz

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

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Artiste South Africa

Lwah Ndlunkulu

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

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Artiste South Africa

Nkosazana Daughter

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

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Morocco

Nayra

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

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Artiste South Africa

DJ Sliqe

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Artiste Kenya

Nu Fvnk

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Artiste Nigeria

Balloranking

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Tanzania

Fredrick Mulla

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

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Artiste Kenya

Coco Em

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Artiste Kenya

mau from nowhere

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Artiste Zimbabwe

Annatoria

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

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Artiste Kenya

Zowie Kengocha

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

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Artiste Nigeria

Laura Ehio

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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. Read more…

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Artiste Kenya

Femi One

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Artiste Egypt

FL EX

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Rwanda

Ish Kevin

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Algeria

Didine Canon 16

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

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Artiste South Africa

Buzzi Lee

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

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Morocco

Small X

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

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Artiste Nigeria

Fasina

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

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Artiste South Africa

SCUMIE

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

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Artiste Nigeria

Prettyboy D-O

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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 Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Algeria

TIF

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors 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, Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Artiste Egypt

Ahmed Santa

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Known for blending elements of traditional Arabic music with contemporary hip-hop, pop, and R&B, Ahmed Santa comes across as an influential artist coming from the Cairo region of Egypt. His sound combines traditional Middle Eastern instruments Read more…

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