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DBN Gogo

South Africa |1993| Zulu

Mandisa Radebe, better known by her stage name DBN Gogo, is a prominent South African DJ and music producer. DBN Gogo began her music career in 2013 and quickly gained local attention for her skillful DJ sets and music production. She gained notoriety in 2020 with the release of her debut single "Khuza Gogo," a catchy amapiano track, which became an instant hit, receiving widespread airplay across the country Since then, DBN Gogo has continued to dominate the South African music scene.

Koker

Nigeria |1993| Yoruba

Koker is a talented Nigerian afro-pop singer and songwriter who rose to fame in 2015 with the release of his King Sunny Ade-inspired song "Do Something." He began singing at the age of 14. He draws inspiration from the works of King Sunny Adé, Shina Peters, and Ebenezer Obey and has collaborated with several notable artists. Koker has been signed to Chocolate City record label since 2015 and has made a name for himself in the industry with hits like "Kolewerk" and "Bokiniyen."

Sir Shina Peters

Nigeria |1958| Yoruba

Oluwashina Akanbi Peters, also known as Sir Shina Peters, is a well-known Nigerian Jùju artist. He became well-known in the late 1980s and early 1990s for his Afro-juju musical style, which fused Juju music with Afrobeat components to create a distinctive sound. After Peter's debut album, "Ace (Afro-Juju series 1)," was released in 1989, his career took off. He has won multiple awards for his hit releases. In the world of Juju music, Shina Peters is revered and recognized as a legend.

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Kekele

Inactive | Lingala | Congo

Kekele was a Congolese music ensemble founded in the late 1990s, reviving the golden age of Congolese rumba. The band aimed to preserve the traditiona...

Super Eagles

Inactive | Wolof | Gambia

The Super Eagles band started as a high school group and evolved into one of West Africa's most influential musical groups in the late 1960s and early...

The Survivals Band

Active | English | South Africa

Established in 1991 by Franswa Mentoor, The Survivals Band has become a well-known presence in the Eastern Cape music scene. Renowned for their perfor...

IV League

Active | English | South Africa

I.V. League, hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, is a dynamic music collective. The group consists of the talented individuals A.K.A, Buks, and ...

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Edo Funk: The Inventive Sound of Benin City

By Josplay | 5/30/2025 | Genres

Born in the 1970s Benin City, Edo Funk mixed highlife, stripped down funk, and local rhythms into a bold, feel-good sound that captured the spirit of a generation.

AML Artist Spotlight: TREGGZ

By Josplay | 5/28/2025 | People

Phenomenal Nigerian singer-songwriter Treggz blends Afrobeats with modern sounds, creating emotionally rich songs that are deeply relatable. With each release, he proves himself a rising star and a musical genius to pay attention to.

How Finnish Missionaries Transformed Oshiwambo from Oral to Written Language

By Josplay | 5/27/2025 | People

Finnish missionaries made history by transforming Oshiwambo from an oral tradition into a written language, marking a groundbreaking departure from the colonial practice of demonizing and suppressing African languages.

Will the African Music Industry Be Affected by US Immigration Challenges?

By Josplay | 5/23/2025 | General

The question is not whether African artists should engage or disengage with the US market, but how do we do so in ways that minimize risk while maximizing opportunity during this uncertain period?

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