Rokia Koné is a formidable force with, best recognized globally for her work with the ensemble Les Amazones d’Afrique. With a voice that soars—pure, clear, and true—above bass and synthesizers, traditional drumming, and irresistible Mande guitar riffs, she is one Read more…
More than just raw force; Pongo (The Queen of Kuduro Metamorphoses) epitomizes the rebirth of Kuduro by fusing her African, Langan, and Zairian origins with EDM, bass music, dancehall, and melodic pop. Born Engracia Domingos da Silva, the Angolan-Portuguese diva, Read more…
Unique and successful, Pilani Bubu, dubbed “Africa’s Folklore Queen,” is a multifaceted performer who has charmed listeners with her calming tunes, superb vocals, and message-laden repertoire. She comes through with a dramatic collection of songs with sheer grit and brilliance, Read more…
Phyzix born Noel Chikoleka is a multi-award-winning, best-selling and hit-making Hip Hop Artist from Malawi. Born and raised in, Lilongwe, he is regarded as one of the most successful artists in Malawi. Founder and CEO of his own record label Read more…
OSHUN, a contemporary hip-hop/R&B pair dubbed after a Yoruba god, is a sonic incarnation of Afrofuturism, making music that ranges from hip-hop/soul to spiritual. Niambi Sala and Thandiwe, the ladies of OSHUN, produce music, imagery, and encounters in celebration of Read more…
Noura Mint Seymali is the Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s most prominent talent in the international arena. She is a nationally beloved figure and one of the country’s best musical missionaries. Noura is one of Mauritania’s most experimental performers, having grown Read more…
A cosmopolitan in space, Nina Ogot, is an award-winning singer-songwriter who combines traditional and modern Kenyan sounds into exuberant, catchy pop. Born, bred, and based in the capital city of Nairobi, Nina is a skilled singer and guitarist who communicates Read more…
Nicknamed “Niariu,” which means “cat” in Fulani, referring to her unexpected personality, which is perceived as impish and complex, Tiguidanké Diallo, is a young interdisciplinary artist who draws her influence from the range of surroundings in which she grew up. Read more…
Zambian but raised in Botswana, Mwanjé‘s unique style and individuality, as well as her ties to Botswana’s burgeoning creative community and the worldwide diaspora, contribute to her inspiring worldview. The Melbourne-based star, Mwanjé’s own heritage spans at least two continents, Read more…
Muthoni Ndonga, pseudonym Muthoni Drummer Queen, is a musical and cultural powerhouse in Kenya, with a unique genre-bending afro-diasporic style that is an irresistible club and radio-friendly blend of African drum rhythms, hip-hop, reggae/dancehall, and neo-soul/blues. Her musical performance perfectly weaves Read more…
The East London, the South African born musician, composer, producer and curator Msaki, has carved a lane all of her own makings and has always had a knack for effortlessly voicing our inner fears, hopes and desires. She is a Read more…
The Matata Quintet, one of Kenya’s finest mainstream music groups, is a household name with a string of successes to their credit. Marcus Ojiambo, Ken Kimathi, Richie Mathu, Freddy Milanya, and Festus Mwenda, the group’s five members, have been continuously Read more…
Raised between Rwanda, the DRC and Belgium, Marie-Pierra Kakoma, alias Lous and the Yakuza, is a Congolese-Belgian singer, rapper, songwriter, model, and artist. Kakoma, who grew up in love and defied expectations, studied philosophy, mastered music theory, wrote poetry, and followed her ambition Read more…
Liwu is a versatile Malawian Christian lyricist known for his thought-provoking metaphors and his infusion of faith in his expression of his worldview. Famed for a number of hit releases including 2021’s ‘’Alinafe’’, Liwu has managed to remain consistent in Read more…
Simbiatu Ajikawo, dubbed Little Simz, had been progressively establishing herself as one of the greatest and finest talents of her generation in London. She is mainly associated with the grime genre, although she also draws inspiration from other genres such Read more…
A devotee of music and song seeking to offer hope and light to the populace, Kenyan singer Lisa Oduor-Noah is a sultry-voiced diva hailing from Eastern Africa’s Kenya. Lisa was first exposed to music through her siblings’ performances of a Read more…
Les Amazones d’Afrique is a driving spark that welcomes diverse talents, beautiful, forceful melodies that call for women’s and girls’ rights, and a melting pot of traditional and young entrants. The all-female ensemble of West African musicians pushing for gender Read more…
Kusah, whose real name is Salmin Ismail Hoza, is a young Tanzanian songwriter and vocalist. The rising bongo flava sensation is now one of Tanzania’s most popular performers, with a number of his songs hitting the top of several music Read more…
Kelvin Sings is a versatile singer/songwriter from Malawi. Kelvin is a fervent Christian whose eclectic music represents his faith in Jesus, addressing challenges that individuals experience while promoting the Gospel. A budding singer, who has been singing since he was Read more…
Kagwe Mungai, affectionately dubbed as the “Kenyan Heart Throb,” is a Kenyan Afro-pop performer, producer, and musician who is signed to OBY Afrika. With origins in Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda, Kagwe was exposed to a wide range of musical Read more…
Growing up on a Barking council estate after moving from Rwanda to the UK, Jennifer Kamikazi embraced the sounds of her new city, immersing herself in the exhilarating sounds of hip-hop, R&B, and grime. Jennifer Kamikazi’s honest and forthright narrative Read more…
Jaylann is part of a new generation of Moroccan women who are establishing a name for themselves in the music industry. The youthful prodigy, Khaoula El Moujahid, was born in Rabat, Morocco, and is now regarded as one of the Read more…
Inspired by famed world musician Salif Keita, Malian vocalist Inna Modja eventually renounced her African origins in favour of a commercial soul-pop style influenced by her globe-trotting past. Born Inna Bocoum in Bamako, Mali, her music is a blend of Read more…
A badass with undeniable talent, Ami Yerewolo is the first Malian female hip-hop artist to make a name for herself in the male-dominated rap scene. Yerewolo’s energetic music combines traditional Malian components with swift drumming, current beats, and meaningful lyrics that Read more…
Bab L’Bluz is a Moroccan-French rock band that was established in Marrakesh in 2018, fronted by an African-Moroccan woman in a typically masculine role, reclaiming the blues for North Africa. Through an arched entryway into the medina, amid a maze Read more…
