Kelvyn BoyGhana |1991| EnglishKelvyn Brown, popularly known as Kelvyn Boy, is a talented Ghanaian Afrobeat singer. He was signed to Burniton Music Group but left due to some controversies to establish his own record label Black Arm Entertainment. Despite his setback experience, Kelvyn continued to produce hit songs and he is known for his unique style of blending Afrobeat rhythms with highlife and dancehall influences. Kelvyn Boy is currently one of the most sought-after artists in Ghana and has worked with other artists.
SafiathNiger |1982| FrenchBorn in Khartoum, Sudan to a Nigerien father and a Sudanese mother, Safia Aminami Issoufou Oumarou is better known by her stage name, Safiath. While studying in Morocco, she began her musical career by playing the guitar for a salsa dance group. She later returned to Niger and pursued her passion for music. Safiath is the lead singer of the rap group Kaidan Gaskiya and sings about social issues, particularly children's rights, in several languages including French, Hausa, Zarma, and Tamasheq. Safiath has represented Niger in various international musical competitions and collaborates with artists from other African nations. She is committed to promoting Nigerien music and wishes her countrymen would listen more to native music instead of foreign influences.
Hairat AbdullahiNigeria |1920| HausaHairat Hbdullahi is from Nasarawa State and completed his primary and secondary school in Kano State. She is very talented and and has many tracks in her name since she ventures into music.
Laurette La PerleCongo (Democratic Republic of the) |1989| LingalaBorn Laurette Ngoma Laperle, Laurette la Perle is a Congolese singer-songwriter, model, and businesswoman. She started attending the classical parish of her neighborhood at age 8, where she participated in certain shows, parties, and competitions. Laurette released her debut album, Love Story in 2015 to critical acclaim. Her music blends Afrobeats, R&B, and Congolese Rumba. She has several awards to her credit, including the 2015 MTV Africa Award for Best Francophone and the Afrima Award for Best Female (Central Africa) in 2016.
Eddie GreyKenya |1920| EnglishEddie Grey is a self-taught Kenyan musician, Jazz Recording Artist, performing artist, Composer, Arranger, DJ, Guitarist, Events Producer, Curator, Film Scorer, Writer, and Sound Engineer. His diverse skill set spans across various roles in the music and entertainment industry, showcasing his talent and versatility in creating, performing, and managing musical productions.
WajeNigeria |1980| EnglishWaje,with birth name Aituaje Iruobe, is a Nigerian singer-songwriter renowned for her exceptional vocal talents. In 2007, she kicked off her music career with a feature on P-Square's "Do Me," followed by her debut single, "Somewhere," in 2008 and self-titled album in 2013. Waje has been recognized with several honors and awards both in Nigeria and across Africa. Additionally, she has served as a judge on The Voice Nigeria and advocates for gender equality and mental health awareness.
Nabyla MaanMorocco |1987| ArabicNabyla Maan, a Moroccan R&B and pop singer-songwriter, is also a record producer and music video director. Raised in an environment steeped in Moroccan traditional music, she immersed herself in its rich heritage under the guidance of masters in the field. Her debut album, "D'nya," released in 2005, achieved remarkable success, selling hundreds of thousands of copies and paving the way for her to grace numerous concert stages. At just 19 years old, Nabyla became the youngest Arab and African artist to perform at the prestigious Olympia music hall in Paris. She has since embarked on international tours, showcasing her talent at various global events.
Sudan ArchivesSudan |1996| ArabicBrittney Denise Parks, better known by her stage name Sudan Archives, is an American violinist and singer based in Los Angeles, California. She is signed to Stones Throw Records. Sudan Archives was born Brittney Denise Parks, and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. She began playing violin in the fourth grade. She studied ethnomusicology at Pasadena City College. Sudan Archives released her self-titled debut EP in 2017 and followed it with the Sink EP in 2018.
Shay LiaDjibouti |1993| EnglishBorn Shanice Dileita Mohamed, Shay Lia is a French-Djiboutian R&B singer who rose to fame for her collaborations with Haitian-Canadian singer Kaytranada. Born in France, Kaytranda was raised in Djibouti before moving to the U.S for university. After a couple of collaborative singles with Kaytranada, she released her debut project, "Dangerous" in 2019. Her follow-up project "Solaris" saw her take a more afrobeats-influenced approach to R&B.