Yaba AngelosiSouth Sudan |1986| EnglishSinger-songwriter Angelo Maku, a South Sudanese-American who goes by the stage name Yaba Angelosi, was born in a small town close to Juba, South Sudan. In his preteens' years, his family moved to the United States, there he began to hone his musical skills and learn to play musical instruments. After his rise to fame, Yaba Angelosi has gained prominence in Africa, amongst the South Sudanese in the US, and has been opportuned to perform at prestigious events and won various international awards.
Lady SquandaZimbabwe |1991| NdebeleSandra Muchaneta Gazi, widely recognized as Lady Squanda, is a prominent dancehall artist from Zimbabwe. From a young age, she aspired to become a DJ, and her musical journey began when she started performing with sounds at the age of 15. During her teenage years, she embraced dancehall music as her genre of choice. Lady Squanda gained notable recognition for her distinctive slack style, with tracks like "Cracker" contributing to her growing popularity. However, her most significant breakthrough came when she performed at the Zim Sum Fest in 2011. She has continued to make good music and is succesful in the music industry.
MorellNigeria |1991| HausaMorell, whose real name is Musa Akilah, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who developed a strong passion for rap music while growing up. He drew inspiration from well-known rap artists and was initially criticized by his friend Blast for his rapping skills. However, his talent was soon discovered, and he made his official debut in the music scene in 2007 through a collaboration with Rugged Man on the album "Move Something". A few months later, he teamed up with Naeto C, which further established him as a rising star in the industry. Morell primarily raps in Hausa, a language mainly spoken in Northern Nigeria. Additionally, he is a devout Muslim, and his faith plays a significant role in his life and music.
Mr. P aka Peter P SquareNigeria |1981| EnglishPeter Okoye, better known by the moniker "Mr. P," is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer and CEO of P Classic Records. He rose to fame as a member of the popular music group P-Square with his twin brother, Paul Okoye. In 2017, the group went on a break, and Mr. P began his solo career under the moniker "Mr. P," releasing hit singles and albums such as "Cool It Down" and "Karma."
OreziNigeria |1986| English - PidginOrezi, whose birth name is Allen Esegine, is a multi award-winning Nigerian Reggae singer and songwriter. Orezi has been a major force in the Nigerian music industry since he rose to prominence in 2013 with his hit single "Rihanna". He has released several albums and hit singles, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the Nigerian music industry. In addition to his music career, Orezi has also been a judge on the popular singing competition and a brand Ambassador for a teleco.
DJ KaywiseNigeria |1992| EnglishDJ Kaywise, whose birth name is Ayorinde Kehinde Okiki, is a prominent Nigerian disc jockey and record producer. He started his career as a record producer but picked an interest in being a disc jockey. His journey as a DJ began in 2010 and rose to fame after his "Emergency" mixtape broke into the mixtape market in Lagos. He has released several singles and his singles has been featured in various compilations. DJ Kaywise continues to make waves in the Nigerian music industry.
BigTrilUganda |1920| EnglishRapper, producer, and composer Roland Raymond Kaiza, better known by his stage name BigTril, hails from Uganda. His single hits "Parte After Parte" and "Giddem ft. Beenie Gunter" made him recognised. His mother, Esther Nankinga, raised him as the fourth of her five children. After completing his O and A-levels at Turkish Light Academy, he was accepted to Makerere University to pursue a bachelor's degree in mass communication and journalism. After a year, he left to focus on his music career. The term "Born in Greatness to Rise into a Legend" is allegedly the acronym for his stage name, BigTril.
Brian WeiyzUganda |1992| EnglishAfro-pop, R&B Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed eu nisl et est accumsan bibendum in nec erat. Quisque aliquam, enim cursus efficitur condimentum, nunc metus gravida turpis, id accumsan mi odio ac sapien. Suspendisse potenti. Vivamus vitae lacinia nisl. Curabitur massa mauris, sodales ac dignissim eu, dignissim vel urna. Mauris blandit imperdiet risus. Vestibulum efficitur at mi nec vulputate. Suspendisse vitae lacus rhoncus, luctus leo sed, ultrices tellus. Vivamus suscipit sollicitudin dapibus. Quisque faucibus mattis sapien eget ultricies. Morbi vestibulum volutpat viverra. Ut et tortor tincidunt, dapibus felis nec, dapibus tortor. Vivamus quis lacus dui.
MohbadNigeria |1996| YorubaIlerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad aka Oba Imole, was a Nigerian rapper and singer-songwriter who blended street pop, Afrobeats, and trap in his music. His career began in 2016 with Instagram freestyles before he got signed with Marlian Records in 2019, alongside Zinoleesky and C Blvck. In 2020, he gained recognition with the hit single "Ponmo," featuring Naira Marley and Lil Kesh. This recognition was backed by successful singles like "Feel Good" and "KPK (Ko Por Ke)". Mohbad was also recognized for his work with Audiomark and four The Beatz Award nominations. Sadly, his career was cut short in 2023 after he passed away at the age of 27.
