Awa MaïgaIvory Coast |1964| FrenchAwa Maïga, also known as "the old mother," is a singer and backing vocalist from Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Throughout the 1980s, Awa collaborated with several musicians across a range of genres, including zouglou, coupé-décalé, and afro-pop, and has been featured on albums by numerous artists, including Salif Keita and Cesaria Evora. In the 1990s, Awa started her solo career, drawing inspiration from François Lougah and releasing her debut album, "Elouwo," in the afro-zouk style.
Rachael MagoolaUganda |1966| SwahiliRachael Magoola is a Ugandan singer, songwriter, dancer, and politician. She is one of the members of the Afrigo Band. In the 2021 general election, she was elected to Parliament as the women's representative in Bugweri District for the National Resistance Movement. Magoola’s musical journey started at home, where her father, the late Nicholas Magoola, was a music teacher at several colleges in eastern Uganda. As a young girl, she sang in the church choir and played musical instruments at home. In Senior Two, she was expelled from Tororo Girls School for performing in a band while on a school break.
PérolaAngola |1983| PortugueseJandira Sassingui Neto, widely known by her stage name Pérola, is a renowned multi-award-winning Angolan singer and songwriter. Pérola began her musical journey performing in church choirs and local events from a young age. Her major break came in 2006 when she participated in the "Unitel Estrelas ao Palco" competition, where she emerged as the winner. Pérola's music style is a unique blend of soul, R&B, and pop, and her lyrics talk about her experiences and the social issues facing Angolan society. She has released several successful albums, including "Mais de Mim" (2012), "Galaxia" (2015), and "Fogo e Desejo" (2018). In addition to her music career, Pérola is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Angola and an advocate for children's rights.
Nana Tuffour aka 9-9-2-4Ghana |1954| TwiJames Kwaku Tuffour, also known as Nana Tuffour and 9-9-2-4, was a popular Ghanaian highlife singer and songwriter. He began his musical career as a child in the "One Man, Thousand" band before moving on to play piano in the Wanto Wazuri Band and eventually becoming the lead singer of the Waza Africo Band. He released his debut album, "Highlife Romance," in 1979, and has since released twelve more successful albums, winning numerous awards.
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