Africa

Born in Luanda, Angola, Pongo immigrated with her family to Lisboa, Portugal, escaping from the Angolan civil war.[4] In the new country, her mother worked as a maid and her father worked as a construction laborer. She lived in a shelter room for five years with the other four members of her family, sharing a bed with her two sisters.[5] Her… read more »

The Duo Okvsho is one of the most promising prospects of upcoming musicians from Zurich, Switzerland. With the release of their „Traphouse Jazz EP“ via Boyoom Connective in 2018, Okvsho gained the attention of a wider audience for the first time through placements in Bandcamp Weekly, NTS Radio and many more. Their music is mostly… read more »

Velemseni has risen to higher heights after serving as a supporting vocalist for some of Eswatini’s most well-known artists, including Bholoja, Siyinqaba, and Nomalungelo Dladla. Eswatini culture and aesthetics are reflected in her songs. to interpret and capture the mysticism of the southern African terrain, both sonically and symbolically. “We are People (2014),” the debut… read more »

Vox Sambou is an MC, poet and multilingual performer, working in Haitian Creole, French, English, Spanish and Portuguese.

NickyB is a revered DJ, music specialist, radio show producer and presenter from South Africa. She is also a producer, compiler, writer, educator and for the past 24 years has presented ‘The World Show’ on Johannesburg-based radio station kaya959.co.za. The DJ is making a name for herself globally with her diverse repertoire and unique boundary-breaking… read more »

Mbalentle Liziwe Kwanini known affectionately as Mamthug is a junior accountant who changed lanes and became a cultural curator and DJ. On Iqhawe Magazine she fully defines herself “as a connector, curator, creator, DJ, lover of people, vibe dealer and a groovist. Over the years I’ve become a city mythical creature that nobody knows what exactly… read more »

Malehloka Hlalele, popularly known as Maleh, returns in 2022, with a brand new Afro Pop album titled ‘Lerato Laka’ In this much anticipated offering, Maleh shares the different seasons of her life that would propel her to step into her own power as an independent Woman. ‘Lerato laka ’, celebrates the journey women take into… read more »

Javier Díez-Ena (Zaragoza, 1974) is a double bass player, thereminist and electronic musician. He is a member of the groups Dead Capo, Ginferno and Forastero and former member of Insecto and the bands playing with Ainara LeGardon (2006-2009) and Aaron Thomas (2007-2011). He has collaborated in the studio and/or live with a variety of artists… read more »

Ibeyi is a French musical duo consisting of twin sisters Lisa-Kaindé Diaz and Naomi Diaz. The duo sings in English, French, Spanish and Yoruba,[1] In Yoruba, Ibeyi (Ìbejì) means “twins” Their music has elements of Yoruba, French and Afro-Cuban, and fuses jazz with beats, samples with traditional instruments.,[3] Lisa, the lead singer,[4] plays the piano;[5] Naomi plays the traditional Peruvian/Cuban percussion instruments cajón and Batá… read more »

Desmond & the Tutus is ‘n Suid-Afrikaanse musiekgroep vanuit Pretoria, Gauteng.[1] Die groep bestaan uit die vier lede Shane Durrant op stem, Douglas Bower op kitaar, Nicholas Dinnie op baskitaar, en Craig Durrant op tromme.

Desire Marea (Buyani Duma) is an artist from South Africa. Marea has also released music as part of the duo FAKA, along with Thato Ramaisa.

Black Motion is a South African house duo from Soshanguve, Gauteng, founded in 2010.[1] The group is composed of Bongani Robert Mahosana (former), Roy Thabo Mabogwane and Kabelo Koma. Black Motion was formed in 2010, by Murdah Bongz (born Robert Mahosana), and Thabo (born Roy Thabo Mabogwane) they are from Soshanguve. That same year, they joined Faimos… read more »

Bantu the Tribe is a collective that crafts music that is a voice for abantu (the people). The ensemble that is made up of Nkosi Nda Music & Bhekizo, crafts sounds they wish will heal wounds, allay sorrows & soothe souls. They weave authentic music originating of deep African roots. Their eclectic musical offering includes… read more »

Amanda Faku (born May 28, 1993) is a South African singer, performer and songwriter. Born and raised in the township of eZinyoka, Port Elizabeth. Faku rose to fame as a contestant on The Voice SA season 2 in 2017 and prior getting recognition in the music industry. After she signed a record deal with The… read more »

Elsa Majimbo is a 21-year-old, multi-award-winning comedienne and author – as well as a 15-time chess champion – who took the world by storm in 2021. In the last 18 months, Elsa has won several awards including The E People’s Choice Award (US), Youtube Streamy (US), the FORBES AFRICA Entertainer of the Year Award and… read more »