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Simba WanyikaInactive | Swahili | Kenya
Simba Wanyika, translated as "Lions of the Savannah," was formed in 1971 in Kenya by Wilson and George Kinyonga. The band initially played at nightclu...
Sugar DriveActive | English | South Africa
Sugardrive was a South African rock band that gained popularity for their dynamic music that evolved from riff-heavy alternative rock to a fusion of p...
The FunkeesActive | English | Nigeria
The Funkees is a Nigerian band formed in the 1960s and known for their unique blend of highlife, funk, and rock music. The band was an offshoot of an ...
Mi CasaActive | English | South Africa
Johannesburg-based house trio, Mi Casa, comprising Portuguese-born vocalist Joao da Fonseca, alias J’Something, DJ/producer Sipho Mphahlaza, aka Dr. D...
Just Jinger IActive | Afrikaans | South Africa
Just Jinjer, also known as Just Jinger, is a South African contemporary rock band formed in 1996, featuring frontman Ard Matthews, drummer Brent Harri...
Roots Of Youth IActive | English | South Africa
Roots of Youth is a pop-rock band from South Africa that performs in both English and Afrikaans. Originally established in 2002 under the name Buckle ...
Magic SystemActive | French | Ivory Coast
Magic System, an Afro-pop quartet from the Marcory district in Ivory Coast, was formed in 1996 by Asalfo, Goudé, Tino, and Manadja. Thanks to their hi...
Klipwerf Orkes IIActive | Afrikaans | South Africa
Klipwerf Orkes is an iconic South African band that has anchored traditional Boeremusiek and popular Afrikaans dance music since 1969. Formed in Calvi...
Die Kaapse Affodille Dames BoereorkesActive | Afrikaans | South Africa
Die Kaapse Affodille Dames Boereorkes is a pioneering all-female ensemble that redefined South African Boeremusiek. Based in Cape Town, the group brok...
Captain StuInactive | English | South Africa
Originally known as "Captain Stu and the Llamas" but shortened to fit promotional materials, Captain Stu was a South African quintet band whose music ...
Amaphoyisa Asolundi 1Inactive | English | South Africa
Amaphoyisa Asolundi, also known as the Ulundi Police Choir, is a South African gospel group recognized for their Zulu-language worship music. The ense...
Riddare av KodenActive | English | South Africa
Riddare av Koden is a South African all-men Heavy Metal band that was originally formed as Elegy in 2006. The band's debut album gained significant u...