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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mereba, an Ethiopian-born and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and producer, is a versatile musician with a distinct combination of r&b, folk, and hip-hop creating space for a fresh voice in this insightful young storyteller. Mereba offers subtle R&B that appeals Read more…
Diverse-genre vocalist Nigerian-Canadian musician ODIE is renowned for fusing ambient production with soothing vocals and thoughtful lyrics. ODIE’s music is a synthesis of the genres and styles that have impacted him throughout his life, including hip-hop, rock, alternative, pop, R&B, Read more…
Mah Moud, an incredible talent from Eritrea who currently resides in Toronto, is one of the most promising musicians to keep an eye on. He is poised to create waves in the music world. His debut record, “Abdalla,” is a Read more…
Afro-dancehall artist Yung L, who was influenced by hip-hop and reggae in Nigerian pop culture in the late 1990s and early 2000s, is a one-of-a-kind icon in the gallery of afro-fusion. Yung L performed and put out songs on his Read more…
C Natty, real name Obasi Chidiebere Samuel, is a rising Nigerian Afrobeats singer and composer who exudes a sense of cadence. In 2020, the artist signed with Empawa Records and launched his debut track, which he dubbed “Ojah.” He displays Read more…
Tanzanian Bongo Flava recording artist Barnaba Classic, originally known as Barnaba, made a name for himself in 2007 with the release of his debut single, “Baby I Love You.” Barnaba’s ego was shaped into a major influential musician in Tanzania Read more…
Multiple award-winning Liberian superstar Faith Vonic has risen to the top of the music game to her distinctive style, penchant for creativity, and eagerness to take chances. As a child survivor of SGBV and mental abuse, music became Faith’s coping Read more…
Fast-rising songbird Abigail Chams, who is from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is a sparkling vocalist and multi-instrumentalist whose work is marked by upbeat pop tunes and deep Afro-RnB compositions that enable her to display her amazing vocal range. Her life Read more…
Tanzanian up-and-coming artist 10kleeroy has made waves with his own sound, fusing parts of Afrobeat, dancehall, and trap to create his own brand. With a nostalgic pre-hook and a lusty hook that shows a man smitten with his muse, 10kleeroy’s Read more…
Boylexxy is a Nigerian-American Afro-fusion musician whose work is based on his lifelong exposure to various Afrobeats sound mashups and variants. Boylexxy’s foray into recording and disseminating digitally created music was wholly unforeseen, but the network he had established earlier Read more…
Blooming RnB/Soul singer-songwriter Winny, born Winifred Ohili Adanu, is a multi-genre Nigerian artist whose sound embodies a breathtaking fusion of reggae, R&B/Soul, and Afro music, coupled with her unique vocal texture and delivery that gives the impressive young artist a Read more…
First-generation American rapper, singer, and record producer Kelechief, of Nigerian descent, became well-known in 2014 after the track “Want” from his first EP, Loose Change, was made available. With the publication of his project, “Before the Quarter,” Kelechief experienced his Read more…
Donald Otim, better known by his stage name MAUIMØON, is a Ugandan singer-songwriter who is reinventing the underground Alté scene’s new sound. Through his consistency, fast-rising talent has carved out a space for himself. It’s not surprising that his sound Read more…
French-born Afro-house musician Dj 4rain has seen rapid recognition since making his debut in the field. Thanks to his sophisticated taste in house and electronic music as well as a distinctive club setting that helped him construct his own sound Read more…
