Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors A storyteller at heart, Zenesoul is an R&B and soul singer and composer renowned for soulfully conveying her retro yet contemporary sound which focuses on themes of love and self-love. Drawing inspiration from her blend of Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors After a multi-lingual upbringing in central Africa (Gabon, Congo), Borelson comes through as an award-winning multi-disciplinary artist and creative entrepreneur based in Toronto. His distinctive music primarily incorporates hip-hop and afro-fusion, alongside gospel, jazz, and other Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Teboho Mochaoa, a singer and rapper who was born in Lesotho and goes by the stage name Morena Leraba, has established himself as a leading bearer of a reimagined Lesotho sound through a string of live Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors The Egyptian-Lebanese artist Xena ElShazli has been creating waves in the local scene for more than 10 years, and her most recent releases herald her comeback as a solo performer with more to come. She first Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Cosmas Paul Mfoy, better known by his stage name Rapcha, is a musical prodigy from Tanzania. The Tanzanian rapper’s career quickly gained momentum with the release of “Lissa,” a song off his critically acclaimed first album Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Acclaimed as one of Tanzania’s most influential musical ensembles, “Mabantu” is the name given to the Bongo Flava music group made up of two artists, Twarha Kanengo (Twarha Mabant) and Mwarami Kajonje ( Muuh Mabantu). Given Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Zimbabwean hip-hop artist Holy Ten emerges as a prominent name who is making a significant contribution to the genre’s proliferation. With relatable lyrics laced with social critique, served over melodically endowed 808-laden rhythms, Holy Ten ushered Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Okkama takes great pride in his versatility and his capacity to perform any style of music, whether it be Afrobeats, RnB, or Trap. With a slew of famous tunes to his credit, including “Puculi” and “Iyallah,” Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors A shapeshifter when it comes to identities, Saint Levant is a California-based artist with roots in Algeria, Palestine, France, and Serbia. Born in Jerusalem and raised in Gaza, his name stands for a reclaiming of the Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Faizal Mostrixx is a varied Ugandan artist and performer whose unique styles are anchored in contemporary urban tales that are humming with the invention while still being deeply ingrained in old African traditions and black identity. Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Dubbed the “Heartbeat of Afro Drill Rap,” ODUMODUBLVCK is a boisterous Nigerian rapper most known for his blend of afrobeat, grime, and drill, as well as his brazen, hostile lyrics and style. The widely acclaimed Afro-Drill Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Effortlessly blending influences and genres together, Montreal-based Egyptian artist Terouz has a unique sound that pulls from post-punk, indie rock, classic rock, and synth-pop. By selecting his own songs with his liking for 90s nostalgia and Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Indie-folk Ghana-based Nigerian artist Tommy WÁ is a free-spirited artist based in Ghana with music and visual storytelling as his core mediums. His works are based on rich folkloric indigenous wisdom, and they have the potential Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Habib Tamu, better known as Skillz 8figure, is a rising Ghanaian and Sierra Leonean alternative trap-afrobeat and hip-hop artist whose sound is diverse and breaks all creative boundaries, and his songs also explore different genres and Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors The South African singer Sjava is part of a new generation of musicians blending hip-hop, R&B, and African music with a seductive spiritual spin on the trap. His compositions adroitly show how much modern R&B and Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors The ascent of Culture Vulture hitmaker 25K has served as a source of inspiration for many upcoming hip-hop musicians. Hailing from the streets of Attridgeville, west of Pretoria, Lehlohonolo Molefe, popularly known as 25K, broke onto Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Hip-hop artist and Creative Director ByLwansta is a refreshing rapper with a knack for transforming banal themes into exciting pieces of music. He was the first South African musician to appear on COLORS when he sang Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Formerly known as Lil Trix, ZULO is a South African hip-hop rap artist who continues to evolve as a creative while investing in his craft, keen to broaden his musical tastes. ZULO is renowned for being Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors With more manifestations lined up for her future, Johannesburg R&B artist Joda Kgosi is a name that will be woven into the identity of the new wave of African R&B/Soul. The songbird has a promising future Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Marwan Pablo‘s ascent to fame as one of the most significant voices in the MENA region’s rap scene paved the way for a new breed of rappers and acts. For young Egyptians, the rapper from Alexandria Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Middle Eastern rapper and producer Marwan Moussa is making waves with his particular musical approach, and his tunes stand out. His sound is characterized by “warm melodies that evoke some sort of emotion.” By fusing classic Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Superjazzclub is a Ghanaian creative collaborative that combines the talents of 6 musicians and 3 other folks who work off the record in design, photography, cinematography, and production. This collaboration is unlike anything we’ve ever seen Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Boskasie has dubbed her music “eclectic soul”—eclectic melodies blended with profound, soulful lyrics—and it has an effortless, mesmerizing vibe that carries the listener on a voyage of discovery through her lens. Born Nicole Davy, the versatile Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Popularly known as Seddy, SGaWD is a Nigerian rapper currently making waves in the industry. The emerging diva, especially in the field of African hip-hop, is a breath of fresh air and a powerful embodiment of Read more…
Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors The South African award-winning rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer Yanga Chief come through as the leader of new-school Xhosa rap. Yanga Chief, who began his career as a film director in the late 2000s, incorporates his Read more…