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Trevor Jones

South Africa |1949| English

Trevor Alfred Jones is an international acclaimed film composer. He began by playing jazz piano, but shortly transitioned to making music for films and television shows. This career took him to England, where he made music for the famous films such as Last of the Mohicans, Nothing Hill, and others. With decades' long career, Jones has left an indelible mark in the film and television music industry, crafting memorable scores for some of the most cherished films and TV programs in recent years.

Joe El

Nigeria |1920| English - Pidgin

Joel Amadi Didam, professionally known as Joe El, is a multi-award-winning Nigerian performer and singer-songwriter. He came to limelight with his performance of "Bakololo" at the Kenny Music Easter Fiesta which was widely played on Nigerian radio stations in 2011 & 2012 respectively. He has released several hit singles and won several notable awards in his name. His facial resemblance with the music legend 2Face Idibia led to him being compared to the Icon. Joel continues to release songs that resonates with his audience.

Danagog

Nigeria |1989| Yoruba

Born Damilola Daniel Agunbiade, a.k.a. Danagog, is a Nigerian Afro-pop singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. His passion for music started since 2007 and influenced some renowned artists. Danagog began his music career as an independent artist but was later signed by DMW in 2015. His big break came with the release of his hit single, "Hookah." Apart from his musical pursuits, Danagog is a businessperson and owner of GOG (Grace of God), a clothing line.

Avohou Pierre

Benin |1940| French

Avohou Pierre is an international musical artist and saxophonist from Benin. Pierre which stands for or means "rock" in French. Avohou Pierre is a music icon who has contributed a lot in the music industry in his home country. They called him the focusing machine because of his energy in performance and high vocal pattern. He worked and helped many artists to grow. He was also a music teacher.

Cheque

Nigeria |1995| English

Akanbi Bamidele Brett professionally known as Cheque, is an award-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter and rapper who has come to be the hottest acts in the Nigerian music industry. Cheque has been making waves with his unique blend of hip hop and Afrobeat music. He is popularly known across Nigeria for his hit song "Zoom" released in 2020 and has also released several singles. Cheque is poised to be the next big thing in Nigerian music.

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Super Biton De Segou

Active | Other | Mali

Super Biton de Ségou, also referred to as Super Biton or the Orchestre Régional de Ségou, was a significant African jazz ensemble, renowned as Mali's ...

Akhlou Brick

Active | Wolof | Senegal

Akhlou Brick is a Senegalese hip-hop music duo known for their contributions to the rap and hip-hop scene in Senegal. Akhlou Brick Paradise comprises ...

Mellow & Sleazy

Active | Zulu | South Africa

Mellow & Sleazy are two South African musicians (Phemelo Sefanyetse, and Olebogeng Kwanaite) ,who have taken the music industry by storm with their un...

Les Nubians

Active | French | France

Hélène and Célia Faussart, born in Paris but raised in both France and Chad, are the musical force behind Les Nubians. Their "Afropean" sound blends R...

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CINA SOUL : DID I LIE - debut Album

By Josplay | 3/20/2025 | Reviews

Ghanaian artist Cina Soul returns to the music scene with her debut album, Did I Lie. The album is a 12-track album that features collaborations with notable artists such as Sarkodie, O’Kenneth, Mr Drew, Sefa, Olivetheboy, Stonebwoy, and others

Embracing Sampling or Creating Classics?

By Josplay | 3/17/2025 | General

In African music today, sampling has become one of the most resorted approaches to creating global sounds. From hip hop to Afrobeats to hiplife and highlife, artists tend to borrow from past recordings, reinterpreting classics their way and creating modern and fresh bangers. But sampling the way to go?

Introducing the African Music Instrument Studies Podcast!

By Josplay | 3/14/2025 | Company News

Join us as we discover how the Oja, a deceptively simple instrument, produces its complex tonal language and why it holds such important spiritual meaning in the Igbo culture.

IMIBUZO BY LOWFEYE - A PEN GAME MASTERY

By Josplay | 3/12/2025 | Reviews

Imibuzo EP by South African Lowfeye demonstrates his pen game mastery, lyrical brilliance and introspective storytelling, with themes of love and resilience.

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