Itz TiffanyGhana |1987| EnglishItz Tiffany, born Antoinette Tiffany Owusu, is a fast-rising Afro-pop musician from Ghana. While studying in high school, she actively participated in the entertainment scene and showcased her talents by performing at several concerts and events. Itz Tiffany gained popularity with her chart-topping single "Fake London Boy". Her remarkable performances at numerous high-profile events and collaborations with several notable Ghanaian artists have further solidified her position in the music industry. Itz Tiffany's impact on the Ghanaian music scene continues to make waves till date.
Oluwa ZizzleNigeria |1989| EnglishFast-rising Nigerian artist, Talubi Sikiru Olarewaju, with stage name Oluwa Zizzle and more recently, Kamelion a.k.a. Kame-zizzle is a singer, rapper, songwriter, and performer. He gained popularity through his music, which showcases his unique style of singing, rapping and storytelling. He's considered to be one of the rising stars in the Nigerian music industry, and is known for his powerful lyrics and dynamic flow. Despite being relatively new in the industry, Zizzle has already made a name for himself through his innovative sounds.
UgoccieNigeria |1997| EnglishFavour Ugochi Anosike, known professionally as Ugoccie, is a fast-rising Nigerian singer, songwriter, rapper, and voice over artist. Ugoccie started singing at a young age and entered the music scene as an on-air-personality during her teen years. She gained recognition for her hit single "Do You Really Like Me?" which went viral on TikTok and earned her a Rookie of the Year nomination. She gained further attention after her freestyle to the song "One ticket" by Kizz Daniel was shared by the artist.
Hamisu BreakerNigeria |1992| HausaHamisu Breaker, born Hamisu Sa’id Yusuf, is a renowned Hausa singer and songwriter from Nigeria. He discovered his passion for music during his secondary school days, and he has since released numerous songs before finally dropping his debut album. Hamisu's popularity extends far and wide in the commercial city of Kano, where his name is on the lips of everyone, young and old. He sings exclusively in Hausa, and his songs have gained immense acceptance among the Hausa-speaking youths. In 2020, his song "Jaruma" became the most-watched Hausa song on YouTube, setting a record in the history of Hausa music. One of his songs, "Karshen Kauna," hit a million views in less than two months after its release and now boasts over 3.3 million views.
Nhlanhla NcizaSouth Africa |1978| XhosaNhlanhla Nciza is a South African singer, songwriter, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. Nhlanhla rose to fame as a member of the popular South African music duo, Mafikizolo, alongside Theo Kgosinkwe. The group released their debut album in 1997 and has since won multiple awards and achieved commercial success with hits like "Ndihamba Nawe," "Khona," and "Love Potion." Nhlanhla has also established herself as a successful fashion designer, with her brand NN Vintage, and has ventured into other entrepreneurial pursuits.
PortableNigeria |1994| YorubaHabeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, is a Nigerian street-hop singer-songwriter, dancer, and the CEO of Zeh Nation. He gained widespread recognition for his song "Zazu Zeh," featuring Olamide Adedeji, and has performed with other top music artists, including Tiwa Savage, Wizkid, and Small Doctor. Portable's popularity has grown significantly, with his Instagram followers increasing from 20,000 to over 500,000. Though Portable's personal life has been chequered with several controversies, nevertheless, he remains a rising star in the Nigerian music industry.
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.
