Sierra Leone

Nadeem Din-Gabisi

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…

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Tanzania

Michelle Hopkins

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…

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Artiste Nigeria

Yarden

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…

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Artiste Nigeria

Toby Grey

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…

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Ghana

Alex Acheampong

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…

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Artiste Nigeria

Lifesize Teddy

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…

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Artiste Zambia

Bomb$hell Grenade

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…

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Cameroun

Jovi

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…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Artiste Nigeria

Kah-Lo

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…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Artiste Nigeria

Candy Bleakz

Fast-rising diva Candy Bleakz emerges as an indisputable “Queen of the Streets” and an afro-pop and native rapper from Nigeria. She is a vibrant indigenous woman who distinguishes out for her fiery, energizing rap style as well as her odd, Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Artiste Nigeria

ENNY

Rising South East London-based rapper ENNY is a soulful, truth-talking lyricist of Nigerian heritage. Driven by her mother’s gospel recordings, her father’s jazz records, and her brothers playing hip-hop, garage, and indie music around the home, it’s obvious how these Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Artiste Nigeria

DETO BLACK

With her boundary-pushing sounds, Lagos-based rapper and artistic polymath Deto Black has swiftly become one of the main characters in Nigeria’s Alte movement. Deto Black, real name Deto Tejuoso, first gained the attention of her rapidly expanding fans with her Read more…

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Artiste Nigeria

Kel-P

The Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum producer and composer Kel-P has contributed significantly to the development of the contemporary Afrobeats sound by working on several of the genre’s biggest successes. With the help of his composition and singing, Kel-P, who is most Read more…

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Artiste Uganda

Sabina Ddumba

Sabina Ddumba is a Swedish-Ugandan pop diva who aspires to take her music completely globally without renouncing the distinctive elements of Swedish and Ugandan culture. She is a soulful, gospel-influenced vocalist with a bent toward contemporary pop and R&B. Following Read more…

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Congo

Pierre Kwenders

A storyteller at his core, Quebec-based Congolese artist Pierre Kwenders is driven by the complexities of love. Kwenders’ musically rich upbringing soon established him as the most energetic dancer at family gatherings, but his first formative musical experience didn’t come Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Artiste Kenya

Mutoriah

Through sampling authentic Kenyan instruments, blending them with contemporary sounds, and taking influence from a variety of genres to create his own sound—electro-electro Afropop—Mutoriah is redefining the music industry with his stunning voice and poignant lyrics. When Mutoriah joined Calif Read more…

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Artiste Kenya

Savara

Savara, a Grammy-winning singer, is one of Africa’s most outstanding performers and is hailed as one of the geniuses behind the hit songs that made Sauti Sol famous across the world. ‘Midnight Train’ (2020), ‘Afrikan Sauce LP’ (2019), and ‘Live Read more…

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Tanzania

Marioo

Marioo, who is unsurpassed in talent and has established himself as one of Tanzania’s most outstanding artists, is a native of the energetic city of Dar es Salaam. He is the founder and CEO of Bad-Nation Company Limited, which deals Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Artiste Kenya

Bien

Kenyan pop star Bienaime Baraza who comes through the music space as Bien is a quarter of the multi-award-winning afro-pop group, Sauti Sol. Bien, best known for his work with Sauti Sol, is an excellent lyricist and singer with commanding Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Artiste Uganda

Joshua Baraka

In the new wave of Ugandan musicians, Joshua Baraka stands out for his distinctive fusion of musical styles. Given his vast musicianship, he was exposed to many various styles and nuances of melody and rhythm. Inspired by Bob Marley, Maurice Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Liberia

Kpanto

Hailing from the humble streets of Monrovia, Liberian rapper, singer, and songwriter Kpanto is a force to be reckoned with in Africa. Kpanto’s music, which is influenced by Afro-African music and dominated by the funky sound of Liberian drums, is Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
AfroBeatz

JZyNO

Multiple award-winning Ghana-based Liberian afrobeats artist JZyNO, born Jonathan Lee Pratt Lasmid, is deemed to be one of the most rapidly emerging voices among the new generation of West African artists who are pushing the boundaries and breaking records via Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago