Tinariwen is a multi-generational, Grammy-winning band whose music, a fusion of West African traditional music and electric rock’n’roll, speaks directly to the feeling of longing, a sound that critics have dubbed “desert blues.” The journey of the critically acclaimed Saharan Read more…
Ethiopian-based singer, songwriter, and musician Hewan Gebrewold is renowned for her blend of different musical genres, fusing influences from both Ethiopian and international musical scales. The songbird initially made her name as a singer with the popular band Jano Band. Read more…
Undoubtedly the most renowned Ethiopian hip-hop artist of this generation is Fikru Semma, alias Kassmasse. Following releasing his ground-breaking EP “Maleda,” which propelled him to top-tier status, his ascent to prominence has been nothing short of remarkable. Fusing the Ethiopian Read more…
Under the moniker Jemberu Demeke, Jedidiah Wondwossen represents the new generation of Ethiopian musicians who are making an effort to resonate with the glorious past of Ethiopia through music. Jemberu, who has been generating music beats since his early preparatory school Read more…
Known for bringing Ethiopian folklore into the mainstream, up-and-coming folk singer and songwriter Wegdayit, real name Dawit, is one such talent whose music is geared towards resonating with the inner souls of the majority of the nation. The musician from Read more…
One of the few musicians who have had an impact on the style and sound of present-day South African R&B is singer, songwriter, and producer Lloyiso, who hails from a suburb just outside of Port Elizabeth. The naturally talented genius Read more…
Having been drawn toward a path lighted by creative brilliance by the rhythmic pulse of music that had been coursing through his veins since he was a little child, fast-rising talent Crown Uzama alias Shallipopi comes through as an energetic Read more…
Vinchenzo M’bale has shown to be deserving of a seat in the music industry since his ascent to fame. Vinchenzo M’bale is currently one of Zambia’s finest breakout artists, and the mere mention of his name is likely to cause Read more…
Multiple award-winning Zambian superstar Clementina Mulenga, alias Cleo Ice Queen, has risen to the top of the music game thanks to her distinctive style, penchant for creativity, and eagerness to take chances. The fast-rising songbird, who is signed to global record Read more…
T-Sean, born Richard Sean Mulenga, is a multi-award-winning Zambian singer, songwriter, and music producer. The music of the Zambian Afropop and dancehall singer is a synthesis of African rhythms and current production techniques, resulting in a perfect blend of dancehall Read more…
Jay Rox, born Jackson Ngambi Banda, is widely regarded as one of the most artistic stage performers, record producers, and composers of his time. Jay has always had a unique connection with music, and his ability to change the tone Read more…
With a strong and unique style, Starfish Entertainment singer Asaba comes through as one of Cameroon’s finest and most promising Afropop voices. The fast-rising diva, whose real name is Mary Asombang Asaba, has a powerful and distinctive voice that she Read more…
Reniss is a Cameroonian singer and composer noted for her Mboko” style of music, which mixes pop music, traditional African forms, and subject matter that appeals to people from all walks of life. Reniss’ uniqueness and immaculate voice presage her Read more…
Nadeem Din-Gabisi uses deep jazz to convey a radiance of inspiration and optimism, and his music exudes a resolute and unwavering drive. The interdisciplinary artist, who is of British and Sierra Leonean descent and based in London, uses poetry, video, Read more…
From her upbringing surrounded by jazz and R&B music to her instinctive understanding of music structure, SEI SIREN is establishing her claim to fame in the world, and her project Orca is a sign of how thrilling that process will Read more…
Canadian-Tanzanian singer-songwriter Michelle Hopkins sees music as both a way to connect with the community and to process and categorize her emotions. Her music, which veers between R&B, pop, soul, and alternative genres, reflects the love, grief, and life she Read more…
Yarden-born Okereke Jordan is an emerging Nigerian artist whose sound is heavily influenced by vintage classics to create his unique new generation sound that makes him stand out sonically, something his audience phrases as “his music has a soul”. Meticulously Read more…
Kabelo Vincent Ndlovu, often known as Uncle Vinny, is a rising star on South Africa’s pop culture radar who has established a devoted fanbase that includes some of the greatest names in South African entertainment. Uncle Vinny, the young man Read more…
Known for his work in the amapiano genre, Sfarzo Rtee is a South African DJ and music producer. The electronic and amapiano musician, who was born in Pretoria, has been creating exciting rhythms with a strong passion for music that Read more…
With her finger on the pulse when it comes to crafting pieces that leave you with no choice but to move your body, Toby Grey comes through as an award-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Her sound is Read more…
Alex Acheampong is a veteran and legendary Ghanaian gospel singer and prolific songwriter in the Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) with many inspirational songs and awards to his name. At the 2022 Ghana National Gospel Music Awards, he won the Read more…
Famed for bringing a refreshing perspective to the scene, Marvin Records signee Lifesize Teddy, inspired by the untold journeys of African hip-hop pioneers such as Naeto C, Ladipoe, Sasha P, and Eva Alordiah, stands as the much-awaited superstar emcee of Read more…
Bwalya Sophie Chibesakunda, popularly known as Bomb$hell Grenade, is currently one of the most recent generations to have made an impact and etched their names into the history of African hip-hop. Famous for her feisty delivery, the Zambian rapper, singer, Read more…
An artist, sound engineer, and producer from Cameroon, Jovi‘s music is multi-layered and blends original beats and sampling, contemporary hip hop, trap, RnB, and electronic genres with traditional Cameroonian rhythms, languages (French, English, Pidgin, and more), and harmonies with musical Read more…
With her diverse sound style, Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer-songwriter Kah-Lo has carved out a unique place for herself. The songbird continues integrating and recreating at the forefront of her creativity with her vibrant lyrical style and artistic fusions. Kah-Lo first emerged Read more…
