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Donald Kachamba
Donald KachambaMalawi |1953| English
Donald Kachamba (1953–2001) was a Malawian musician, composer, and bandleader, born on 18 October 1953 in Blantyre, Malawi, and passing away on 12 January 2001 in Chileka. Hailing from a musical family, he made significant contributions to the development of Kwela music. Starting in 1972, Kachamba extensively toured 33 countries across Africa, Europe, and the Americas. In May 1988, he visited Finland at the invitation of the Institute for Workers Music, Helsinki. Additionally, in May 1989, he showcased his talents at the Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zürich.
Wande Coal
Wande CoalNigeria |1985| English
Wande Coal, born Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, is a Nigerian Afrobeats and R&B singer known for his exceptional voice. He gained popularity as a member of Don Jazzy's Mo'Hits label and released his debut album, Mushin to Mo'Hits, in 2009. After leaving Mo'Hits and joining Mavin Records, he founded his own company, Black Diamond Entertainment, and released his second album, "Wanted," in 2015. Coal has found success through a series of popular singles and continues to make music that appeals to a wide audience.
Luckson Padaud
Luckson PadaudIvory Coast |1920| French
Luckson Padaud, whose real name is Lago Tapé Séhia, is an exceptional Ivorian musician whose enchanting melodies span Laba Laba and Yobo genres. With a prolific career in albums and singles, he crafts boundary-defying music. His compositions evoke a spectrum of emotions, energetic rhythms of "Laba Laba," infectious beats of "Yobo," soulful notes of "Kalgheu," groovy vibes of "Téléphone," and introspective charm of "Awhona gnou." Rooted in heritage yet embracing modernity, his music resonates globally on platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, TIDAL, and YouTube, bridging cultures. His discography chronicles a musical odyssey, inspiring artistic journeys. An active luminary in Ivorian music, Luckson Padaud weaves innovation and cultural celebration, etching his name in history.
Navio
NavioUganda |1983| Swahili
Daniel Lubwama Kigozi, widely known as Navio, is an award-winning Ugandan rapper and record producer. His journey into the world of music began with an unwavering passion during his formative years. In 9999, he co-founded the influential hip-hop group Klear Kut with his friends, who popularized hip hop in Uganda and won the prestigious Pearl of Africa Music (PAM) Awards for Best Hip-Hop Group in 2004. He released His debut solo album, Half the Legend in 2009 which was nominated and won several awards. Beyond his music career, he boldly ventured into entrepreneurship, giving rise to Nav Corp Entertainment, amassing a plethora of accolades in the music industry.
Leepa
LeepaLesotho |1953| ---
Frank Leepa was a guitarist and the founder of Sankomota, a Lesotho music band. As a member ofSankomota, Frank Leepa was the band's lead guitarist, vocalist, arranger, and composer. He founded the band while in high school, initially naming it Anti Antiquities. He died on the 27th of November 2003
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