One of the driving forces behind the #nunairobi movement and a key contributor to Nairobi’s alternative music industry is the Kenyan producer and rapper Nu Fvnk, who is also one-fifth of the East African Wave DJ Producer collective. Free from Read more…
Rising afropop sensation Balogun Olamilekan, better known as Balloranking, is one of the young artists leading the new wave of Nigerian afro-pop music. His distinctive fusion of genres and styles offers an innovative flair to the renowned Afrobeats sound that Read more…
Tanzanian afro-musician Fredrick Mulla is one of East Africa’s most promising crossover acts on the rise. His most recent run of recordings has allowed him to demonstrate a wider musical spectrum after showcasing his lyrical prowess as a hip-hopper with Read more…
Coco Em is an enigmatic force of change in East Africa’s music industry. As a DJ, she has spun records at prestigious venues and festivals around Africa and Europe, putting on niche electronic sounds from across the region and continent. Read more…
Born in Nairobi and raised between Kenya, the UK, and the Netherlands, Kamau Wainaina a.k.a mau from nowhere, is a multidisciplinary artist and musician who translates honesty in sonics and subject matter, carving a sound from what may appear foreign Read more…
Zimbabwe-UK Christian/Gospel Artist Blessing Annatoria Chitapa has swiftly established herself as one of the most promising voices in the UK music scene thanks to her mellow vocals and poignant lyrics. A winner of the ninth series of The Voice UK, Read more…
Rising Kenyan singer-songwriter Zowie Kengocha has been quietly developing a modern alternative style for East Africa that combines seductive R&B sounds with percussion from all around the continent. The songbird has produced beautiful works like “Red Flag” and “Space” while Read more…
Nigerian, Irish-born artist Laura Ehio, is well-known for being a dynamic artist. Because of her soothing vocals and poignant lyrics, Ehio has quickly become one of the most promising new talents in the UK music scene. The London-based performer experienced Read more…
Wanjiku Kimani, popularly known as Femi One, is one of the best musicians that the Kenyan music scene has to offer. Since she first began performing, Femi One has had a steadily growing music career. Her musical career has led Read more…
Fast-rising rapper and singer FL EX (born Mohamed Ibrahim Hamed) is one of the talents driving Egyptian drill and North African hip-hop to new heights with his raspy yet raucous vocal skills and blunt demeanour. By mixing the bravado of Read more…
Following the release of his EP Trappish II off his own label imprint, Trappish Music, Ish Kevin breaks down the distinctions in Kigali’s rap community, the mindset of Rwanda’s next generation, and the power of collaboration to bring Rwandan music to Read more…
Khireddine Youcef, alias Didine Canon 16, is an Algerian rapper who has become one of Africa’s finest artists and has inspired a new generation of African rappers. He debuted in the rap scene in 2015 with the release of “Akhténi,” a song that Read more…
Pretoria’s finest rap diva Buzzi Lee intends to revolutionize the South African hip-hop scene. The rapidly growing rapper, whose real name is Bontle Makhwelo, is renowned for her creative flair and ability to rhyme in SePitori over a wide range Read more…
Successful in creating good music with cutting-edge sounds that enthral the listener, Abdessamad Lamriq, nicknamed Small X, is a Moroccan-born rapper whose musical journey is intertwined with that of his previous prominent group, Shayfeen, causing significant waves for Moroccan rap all Read more…
Afrofusion act Fasina comes through the music space as a Nigerian artist who is helping bridge the gap between pop and Afro genres. The slick rhymer weaves stunning verses and harmonies to create songs that draw listeners from all walks Read more…
SCUMIE, a budding rap queen, has been meticulously creating a reputation for herself in South Africa’s thriving hip-hop scene over the past few years. Following the 2021 release of her debut record 066 Vol. 2, SCUMIE rose swiftly through the Read more…
Self-described as championing the sub-genre of music ‘Culté’, Donald Ofik, popularly known as Prettyboy D-O, is a trailblazer changing the way African music is viewed all over the globe. D‑O’s musical origins trace back to mainland Lagos. Featuring faster, bass-heavy Read more…
TIF, a native of Algeria, is one of the pioneers of the emerging North African rap industry, supported by up-and-comers like Moroccan Khalil, his sidekick. Tif continues to reveal new dimensions of his melodic rap cosmos, between hip-hop bass and Read more…
Known for blending elements of traditional Arabic music with contemporary hip-hop, pop, and R&B, Ahmed Santa comes across as an influential artist coming from the Cairo region of Egypt. His sound combines traditional Middle Eastern instruments such as oud, darbuka, Read more…
Mohamed Ali Noor, better known by his stage name Abo El-Anwar, is a rapidly emerging musical prodigy from Egypt. He distinguishes himself from other artists thanks to his own style. His music combines jazz, electronic, hip-hop, and soul influences. His Read more…
Hailing from the suburb of Bois d’Oiseaux in Mauritius and propelled to the national musical scene, Jean-Clario Gateaux, known as BLAKKAYO, cultivates his music like good wine. A real street poet, Blakkayo, has the vision to keep Mauritian culture and Read more…
Frida Amani stands out as a vivacious and passionate performer in the harmonizing tapestry of Tanzanian music, adored for her alluring vocals, poignant lyrics, and unshakable commitment to her craft. The Rap Queen takes delight in being recognized as an Read more…
Eze Miracle Chekwube, globally recognized by the stage name “250miles,” is a Nigerian Afrotrap artist, originating from the quaint town of Nkerefi in Enugu state. Anchored by a Christian heritage, he proudly stands as the second child among the five Read more…
Kold AF is one of the musicians to keep an eye out for in the upcoming years. She has honed an eclectic sound that she has categorized as Afro-Fusion, and this claim is clear in her skill at fusing and Read more…
With a dexterous flow and a close ear for wordplay and melody, Zimbabwe-born Australian singer/rapper Takudzwa Victoria Rosa, popularly known as Tkay Maidza, is a pop powerhouse and a force to be reckoned with. The diva has her finger on Read more…
