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12 Band Profiles
 
The Expensives of Kaduna
The Expensives of Kaduna
Inactive | English | Nigeria
The Expensives of Kaduna was a Nigerian rock band formed in Kaduna. Nigeria’s northern region is typically identified with Islamic conservatism. Still...
Downfall
Downfall
Inactive | English | United States of America
The Downfall Band is an American ska punk band formed in 1989 following the disbandment of the popular band Operation Ivy. Their brief existence saw e...
The Funkees
The Funkees
Active | 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 ...
Sterling EQ
Sterling EQ
Active | Afrikaans | South Africa
Sterling EQ is a renowned all-woman classical crossover music group hailing from South Africa. The group was formed in 2007 and is comprised of three...
MonoMono
MonoMono
Inactive | Yoruba | Nigeria
MonoMono was an African all-men band that performed Afro-rock. They were formed in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1971 by Joni Haastrup (lead vocals, keyboards), ...
London Lucumi Choir
London Lucumi Choir
Active | English | United Kingdom
Though formed 2006 but with 14 years of performance, the London Lucumi Choir is the first non-audition community choir whose primary focus is singing ...
Les Wanyika
Les Wanyika
Active | Swahili | Kenya
Les Wanyika is a musical ensemble based in Nairobi, Kenya, with members from Tanzania and Kenya. The band was established in 1978 by Rasheed Juma, Oma...
Kakaiku's Band
Kakaiku's Band
Inactive | Akan | Ghana
Kakaiku's Band, also known as Kakaiku's Guitar Band, was a popular Ghanaian band in the 1970s, led by Moses Kwaku Oppong (a.k.a Kakaiku). The initial...
Ogene Udo Boyz
Ogene Udo Boyz
Active | Igbo | Nigeria
Ogene Udo Boyz, also known as Ogene Peace, is an Ogene indigenous music band from the eastern part of Nigeria. The all-boys music ensemble usually p...
Rico Gang
Rico Gang
Active | Swahili | Kenya
Rico Gang is a Kenyan gengetone group consisting of three members: Harrycraze (Harry Adoyo) and Triand Rands (Wilson Raburu). Known for their catchy a...
Freedom's Children
Freedom's Children
Inactive | English | South Africa
Freedom's Children is a pioneering South African rock band formed in 1966 that played a crucial role in the nation's rock music evolution. Their music...
Les Pro Du Zouglou
Les Pro Du Zouglou
Active | French | Ivory Coast
Les Pro du Zouglou, an Ivorian Zouglou music ensemble, consists of eight members, including three vocalists and five instrumentalists. Their diverse b...