FazeNigeria |1977| English - PidginChibuzor Oji, widely known as Faze, was a member of Plantashun Boiz, now defunct All Boys-band of the late 90s and early 2000. After their group broke up, Faze pursued a solo career as a singer and more recently, as an actor. He released some songs such as his hit track, "Kolomental", “Angel Gabriella”, “Na True” amongst others. Faze was devastated by the loss of his twin sister in 2021.
Korede BelloNigeria |1996| EnglishKorede Bello is a Nigerian Afropop singer and songwriter. He wrote his first song at the age of 11 and started recording music in secondary school. In 2014, Korede signed a record deal with Mavin Records owned by Don Jazzy and shortly, released his hit single, "Godwin." He gained widespread recognition from it. He has since released other hits and collaborated with top artists like Tiwa Savage, Dr Sid, and others. Korede Bello is also involved in various humanitarian activities such as cancer awareness programs.
Samba PeuzziSenegal |1920| WolofSamba Tine, also known as Samba Peuzzi, is a versatile Senegalese artist with skills in rap, singing, and various genres, including African Rap, Senegalese Music, West African, and Afro-pop. Growing up in Dakar's suburbs, he developed his freestyle rap abilities. After joining the Reptyle Music label in 2013, he began releasing music three years later. His talent was showcased as a finalist in Senegal's esteemed rap competition, the Flow Up. In 2019, his single "Marie & Cheikh" gained millions of views, paving the way for his debut album, "Senegal Boy." His chart success ranged from #1 to #99, with a total of 20 weeks on the charts. Notably, Samba has also contributed to the label's 2017 compilation, "221."
RayvannyTanzania, United Republic of |1993| EnglishRaymond Shaban Mwakyusa, better known by his stage name Rayvanny, is a Bongo Flava and Afropop musician, recording artist, and songwriter from Tanzania. Born without a silver spoon in Mbeya, his passion for music began as a child, which led him to attend musical competitions in primary and secondary school. He launched into stardom after his hit song "Kwetu" received critical acclaim. He is currently signed to the WCB Wasafi label.
OyinkanadeNigeria |1988| YorubaOyinkasade, whose birth name is Oyinkasade Akande, is a prominent Nigerian artist, singer, composer and entertainment. The one time contestant of MTN Project Fame season 5 earned a name for himself with the release of his hit single "Adura" and its remix. He has released several singles, albums and EPs, and has collaborated with other renowned Nigerian Musicians. He has performed at major events in Nigeria including the All African Music Awards. Oyinkasade continues to share his music with the world.
Sheebah KarungiUganda |1989| LugandaSheebah Karungi is a multi-talented Ugandan artist and actress. Sheebah showed a deep passion for music and entertainment from a young age. In 2006, her journey in the music industry began when she joined the Ugandan music group Obsessions and gained recognition for her impressive performances. However, it was in 2010 that Sheebah emerged as a solo artist, releasing her debut single, "Kunyenyenza." Since then, Sheebah has continued to release hit after hit, including "Ice Cream," which propelled her to stardom. Beyond her musical endeavors, Sheebah is also an actress. She continues to push boundaries, experiment with different sounds, and collaborate with other talented artists.
J. MartinsNigeria |1977| EnglishMartins Okechukwu Justice, with music sobriquet J. Martins, is a multi-award-winning Nigerian musician, rapper, instrumentalist, producer and entrepreneur. J. Martins' interest in music began at a young age with influence from his mother, a choir leader. His break into the industry came after he produced a track for Mr. Patty Obasi, a leading gospel musician in the Eastern part of Nigeria. His big break came with his feature in P-Square's ‘Busy Body’ remix. He has several releases and has collaborated with other A-list artists.
RudeboyNigeria |1981| EnglishPaul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, first gained fame as one half of P-Square, a Nigerian music duo that became one of Africa's biggest acts with a unique blend of Afrobeat, R&B, and hip-hop. With six successful albums and several awards, P-Square went their separate ways in 2016. Rudeboy then embarked on a thriving solo career and produced chart-topping tracks while collaborating with prominent artists. His electrifying stage presence and considerable contributions to African music he's considered one of Nigeria's best acts.
