AKA Keyz is one of those rappers you lose track of time listening to because he has established himself as an intelligent and astute lyricist. With the help of his single “No Options Left,” Keyz first gained notoriety in 2018. Read more…
Dreamville’s first signee, Bas, keeps defining himself as one of the most renowned and authentic musicians by consistently integrating his bluster with a sympathetic sense of perspective. The son of Sudanese parents, Paris-born and Queens-based rapper Bas is renowned for Read more…
Flippter, who was born Loay Karim, is perhaps the finest example of a politically engaged and conscious rap musician in Sudan. A rapper who is empowering Sudanese youth. His debut single, “Gorasa,” was a satirical look at Saudi misconceptions about Read more…
Canadian-based Ethiopian R&B singer Emanuel born Emmanuel Assefa, is an R&B singer/songwriter who made his major-label debut in 2020 with the poignant ballad ‘’Need You’’ which came out and was featured on Apple Music and Spotify billboards. With melodies that catch Read more…
Moël, born Mewael Hadera, is an Ethiopian-Canadian artist based in Toronto, Canada. He is one of a kind who somehow has managed to acoustically blend components of traditional Ethiopian sounds with modern R&B sounds. Moël’s soulful melodies contain essential sentiment, escapism, Read more…
In order to produce music that is full of mesmerizing instrumentals and somber simplicity, Congolese musician DESIIRE, who is based in Toronto, provides a distinctive combination of R&B, Afro, Electronic, and Hip-Hop. Inspired by pioneering African artists like Papa Wemba, Read more…
Formerly known as Wizerd, a name under which he released his first track, Opeyemi Ogundiran, now known as “Yemim” (a coined acronym from the last four letters of his name Opeyemi with an “M” for music), rose to prominence with Read more…
Born on the 1st of May, Mohammed Junior Kanneh, popularly by his stage name Fresh Meddo is a multinational artist; Sierra Leonean, Liberian and Ghanaian whose quest is to bridge barriers within the nation with his music, weaved with love, Read more…
From flawlessly written lyrics and intricate delivery to a distinctive, tough yet seductive voice, Walgz is the epitome of everything. The up-and-coming rapper from Sudan has already carved out his unique sound and style, something many rappers battle with for Read more…
MaMan is currently regarded as one of Sudan’s top up-and-coming artists, standing for the nation’s budding artistic scene, thanks to his inspirational lyrics and multi-talented abilities in the music industry. You might say Mahdi Nourie, aka MaMan, is a guy Read more…
Dubbed the king of the Arab rap scene Soulja is a rapper with a great flow and humorous lyrics who focuses on writing music for young people and providing them with a relatable figure. Rapping in his native Sudanese Arabic, Read more…
Ayanda Ntanzi, a rising gospel musician from South Africa famed for his soulful voice, backing choir, and Zulu-inspired rhythms, breaks into music with “Nasempini” (In the War), a breakthrough tune from his sophomore album Priestly Worship, released in 2017. He Read more…
Abiana proved herself as a Ghanaian female vocalist who is a delight to listen to when she won the Best Female Vocal Performance award at the 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. She presents a diverse range of musical genres that Read more…
Mi Casa is a boisterous pop group from South Africa that was founded in 2011. They are noted for their captivating fusion of jazz, dance music, R&B, African, and Brazilian traditions. Portuguese-born vocalist Joao da Fonseca, alias J’Something, DJ/producer Sipho Read more…
Natasha Chansa better known as Princess Natasha Chansa, a rising Zambian-born musician, emerges into the entertainment industry with a blend of cultural and musical inspirations. Her distinct rap approach gives the outstanding dancer, composer, singer, and rapper, who is signed Read more…
Azawi is a multi-talented singer-songwriter from Uganda whose passion for unconventional music has inspired her to work as a young, fast-rising talent. Her breakthrough occurred in January 2020 with the release of her debut song, Quinamino. She has a Read more…
Nikita Kering is an award-winning Kenyan R&B singer-songwriter who rose to stardom after her song ’Tragedy’, which addressed violence in romantic relationships, hit the airwaves. Kering has advanced to become one of Kenya’s most brilliant musicians thanks to a number Read more…
The phrase “the pages of black diasporic music” inspired the term “Blaq Pages,” and Blaq has successfully established this relationship. His distinctive sound is characterized by rhythmic drumming, tribal chanting, and melodies that are catchy, upbeat, and infectious. He is Read more…
Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Tim Lyre is an Afro-fusion performer. His music is an experimental, genre-defying afro-futurist examination of the human experience. Pushing the limits of what others expect of him is as natural to Tim Lyre as music is Read more…
Dubbed the “man behind melodious tunes” Grammy Award-winning producer JAE5, real name Jonathan Mensah, infuses his Afrobeat-driven creations with dubstep swagger. The British-Ghanaian producer JAE5, grew up savouring the wide variety of music his older brother amassed. As a result, Read more…
One of the main figures in the thriving Sudanese hip-hop industry is Tayeb Hajo, better known by his stage name TooDope, who has gained recognition for writing songs that are socially conscious and representative of the youth in Sudan today. Read more…
With his distinctive fusion of Mbaqanga, Maskandi, Hip Hop, and R&B, Aubrey Qwana is a rising star who has already won the hearts of many music fans. He recently received two SAMA (South African Music Awards) nominations for Record of Read more…
As the “neo-soul artist bringing the Nile to New York,” Felukah—real name Sara El Messiry—might well change the course of Arab rap to better reflect the tradition of female leadership in Arab music. The artist, who was born in Cairo Read more…
DizzyTooSkinny is something of a rap futurist, as seen by his unapologetically autotuned raps. He uses music technology as a tool to create his sound and leave his own imprint. He was identified as one to watch out for and Read more…
In order to convey a growing African sound without losing its core, Zoë Modiga embodies the present and future of South African music. She draws inspiration from jazz composition, Motown soul, African storytelling, and other genres, but crafts a sound of Read more…
