...Zakia Abul Gassim Abu Bakr, the wife of Sharhabil Ahmed, contributed immensely to his music by playing the Oud instrument and later went on to play the guitar, putting herself out there as the first Sudanese woman to play an instrument live on stage.

One significant aspect of chimurenga music was its fusion of traditional African music with Western influences, resulting in a distinctive and impactful sound that appealed to audiences in Zimbabwe and worldwide.

Rwandan Pop is a mélange of distinctive musical elements ... sweet sounds of the inanga, a traditional Rwandan instrument, alongside modern instruments like guitars and synthesizers in Kinyarwanda.

One defining characteristic of Alté music is its unconventional and avant-garde soundscapes. Artists experiment with different production techniques, incorporating elements of lo-fi, atmospheric textures, unconventional instrumentations, and electronic effects.

Several iconic artists have played pivotal roles in shaping Wassoulou music, breaking from the norms of only traditional hereditary griots singing to women leading the sounds and introducing it to global audiences