Having been exposed to the hard-knock nature of Nigerian life at an early age, emerging music star Anthony Osekaje, better known by his stage name, Lil5ive, is poised to carve a niche for himself in the vibrant Nigerian music industry. Read more…
Benjamin Menelik George, better known by his stage name Drizilik, is a multi-award-winning musician from Sierra Leone. His melodic hip-hop sound is heavily influenced by his Salone culture and ambitions to represent his country’s youth globally through music. Drizilik’s 2015 Read more…
Azekel is an East London-based singer-songwriter, musician, and producer who was born in Nigeria. Having garnered critically acclaimed releases through his own Thunderlightning Recordings, Azekel’s music has always been a composite of the diverse range of influences he grew up Read more…
ABIR is revolutionizing notions of what it means to be an Arab woman in the modern world, being recognized as one of the most promising young musicians on the music scene today. The New York City-based vocalist, who was born Read more…
Praise Adejo, better known by his stage name Praiz, is a multi-award-winning musician who rose to prominence as the second runner-up on the inaugural season of Project Fame West Africa, thrilling Nigerians with his unique soulful voice. Praiz has continued Read more…
Fast-rising Moroccan-Canadian talent Mehdi Bahmad is one to keep an eye on. With his enticing flow, empowering confidence, and silky warm vocal presence, the Montreal-based artist boldly redefines perceptions of what it means to be an Arab man in the modern Read more…
Breakthrough Ivorian rapper Andy S may be a rare commodity as a female rapper in Côte d’Ivoire, but she needs no hand up thanks to her unwavering flow and unique fusion of afro trap and hip hop. With the release Read more…
A lead singer and bass player for the English indie rock band The Noisettes, Shingai is a Zimbabwean-British musician born and raised in Lewisham. The emerging Afro-futurist pop diva takes you on a sonic voyage with her fascinating and thrilling Read more…
Iri Di is an Ethiopian-French vocalist whose music extensively incorporates elements of R&B, jazz, and other global rhythms. With her singing, Iri explores her tribal roots through polyphony, accompanied by simple guitar chords. Iri Di’s music has an elegance that Read more…
Ghanaian-Australian rising star Kofi Owusu-Ansah known as Genesis Owusu is one of the most intriguing new artists whose hard-to-categorize music incorporates elements of alternative rock, hardcore rap, and easygoing funk. His songs address important societal concerns like cultural appropriation and Read more…
Born in Durban, internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Shekhinah, first found notoriety on MNET’s SA Idols talent show. Her 2018 debut album, “Rose Gold,” a vibey, multi-genre pop exploration of life, love, and everything in between, garnered three South African Music Awards, Read more…
Since the release of his Max Graef-produced EPs “Red Runner” and “Rosie” in 2014 and 2015, followed by his first LP “Freedom TV,” Nigerian musician Kesiena Ukochovbara, alias Wayne Snow, has established himself as a significant voice in the nu-jazz Read more…
Franco-Ivorian diva Mélanie Crenshaw, popularly known as Lala &ce comes through with a very distinctive style that is austere and discreet, a far cry from the usual codes of female rap. The rapidly developing artist from Lyon is paving her Read more…
Born in the DRC and raised in London, with time also spent in France, Miles from Kinshasa is set to soar to new heights with his avant-garde music. Reminiscing on a childhood spent immersed in music, he recalls how his Read more…
Lex LaFoy is a rapper from South Africa who refuses to get stale, in contrast to the majority of his contemporaries. Since beginning her matric year in 2004, this ever-evolving rapper has dabbled with a variety of sounds and styles, Read more…
Up-and-coming Afro-pop songwriter and vocalist Bayanni is one of the new kids on the block to reckon with, signed to Mavin Records. With his unmatched creative talent, the young musician on the rise is already making waves in the music Read more…
Dennis Johnson, better known by his stage name D Jay, is a multi-genre artist from Accra, Ghana, who has made it his aim to use music to drive young folks while also instilling in them a sense of responsibility and Read more…
Nomfundo Moh, a fast-emerging South African songbird, is undoubtedly establishing herself as the most exciting and fresh face of the country’s music scene right now. With her vocals and upbeat melodies, this young Afro-pop diva certainly piqued the interest of Read more…
Blaq Jerzee is a multi-talented and versatile music producer that works across a variety of musical genres, including pop, afrobeat, and Afropop. Since his modest beginnings, the Nigerian music artist has advanced significantly. He has produced successful songs for Wizkid Read more…
Big Zulu is a South African artist who rose to prominence after releasing the single “Donsa Nkabi” in 2016. Born Siyabonga Nene, his music and persona are heavily inspired by maskandi, one of South Africa’s most well-liked musical subgenres. Owing Read more…
Show Dem Camp is a Nigerian rap duo that is teamed up by Wale Davies also known as Tec and Olumide Ayeni preferably referred to as Ghost. The two were raised in American and European cities before moving back to Read more…
Karun is an Alternative RnB musician from Nairobi, Kenya. Her current sound is a mix of RnB/soul with Afro-pop influences. Her career may have started with the BET-nominated hip-hop group Camp Mulla in her early teens, but since the group Read more…
Fast-rising Nigerian talent Khaid, is the newest kid on the block in the Afrobeats music scene. The ambitious young man is a music aficionado and aspires to be an award-winning artist. With a deal on Neville Records, Khaid enters the Read more…
Husayn is a budding hip-hop sensation from Egypt who is renowned for his melodious flow and distinctive vocal style. With the release of his breakthrough debut single “Keif” in 2019, Husayn made his way into the mainstream spotlight and found Read more…
Fast-rising Egyptian talent Wingii is a budding artist with an incredibly captivating presence and unmatched swag. With his first EP “El Kebir” as evidence of his prowess, the young prodigy takes you on a voyage through songs like “AGANA,” with Read more…
