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BIOGRAPHY

Turunesh‘s melodic moments, dubbed the “conjurer of universes,” are colossal on stage and on record. Her exploration of indigenous African genres pays attention to and celebrates the sensuality of East African women.

This vocalist, who was born in Nairobi, reared in Dar es Salaam, and now resides in Vancouver, epitomizes East African appeal. The Tanzanian singer, songwriter, and creative director has established herself as a key figure in East Africa’s alternative music industry.

Filah lah lah

Born to a music enthusiast with tastes ranging from jazz to funk, Filah lah lah was introduced to phenomenal jazz musicians, the likes of Nina Simone, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane, as well as the greats of rhythm and blues,...

Hoosh

Hoosh stands out as one of the Sudanese musicians to keep an eye on due to how he seamlessly incorporates his cultural inspirations into his musical output, producing a distinctive symphony of genres that have made him an overnight sensation...

Titi Owusu

Armed with a mellifluous voice, commanding presence, years of artistic growth, and a team of great musicians that have years of expertise, Titi Owusu is here for the long haul rather than a quick dip. The drive to be an...

Uncle Waffles

Uncle Waffles is a music, fashion, and dance enthusiast who dominates the scene and firmly cements her place in the pantheon of new-wave African artists. The young DJ who dabbled in artistic endeavours and whose music got South Africa moving...

Jackie Queens

Jackie Queens is a Zimbabwean-born, South African-based songwriter and vocalist who is widely regarded as the dean of African female electronica vocals due to her significant influence in both art and commerce. Queen's voice has been characterized as soulful, warm,...

Boy Nephron

Charles Cleland Bruce who is known in showbiz as Boy Nephron is a Ghanaian Afrosoul/Afrobeat Musician who hails from James Town British Accra but resides at Dansoman. Endowed with the music he started as an instrumentalist at church playing the...

Sishii

South African singer-songwriter Sishii explores the sensitive side of R&B through catchy tunes and heartfelt lyrics. In an effort to define R&B for himself and, in doing so, redefine R&B for his audience, he offers a new term for African...

Lex Ash

Mostly known for his unique photography and love for the arts, Lex Ash approaches music with the same elegance, poise, and soft reflections that he does in his other artistic endeavours. A revered photographer in the music scene whose vision...

Hagan

Hagan is renowned for bringing Afro-Bass and tight-knit percussive intensity to his music while staying true to the UK's gritty and bass-heavy sound and his African heritage. Hagan is a skilled producer with strong ties to Ghana and deep roots...

Djeff

Lisbon’s child of African heritage, DJEFF, has fused the sounds that helped shape his career as an artist. DJEFF brings us a sound often defined as "Afro Tech". His sets embrace all shades of house music, and the best tracks...

She’s bravely carving a clear-cut route of taarab and unyago-inspired music to question old narratives of “African music,” constantly breaking down barriers, rebuilding the sonic framework, and bringing an adventurous and unique perspective on the new generation of Neo-Soul & RnB.

Turunesh’s melodies capture the goddess’s energy, and she is known for her flowing and seductive approach to music. Her smooth voice and lyrical panache have established her as a rising feminist and Pan-African musician.

She has founded her own record label and creative organization, Nesh Empire, as a fully independent artist.