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Jose Chameleone

Uganda |1979| Swahili

Joseph Mayanja, with music sobriquet Jose Chameleone, is a multi-award-winning Ugandan musician and songwriter. Chameleone began his music career in the late 1990s, singing in bars and clubs around Kampala. He released his debut album, "Bageya," in 2000, which featured the hit single "Mama Mia." His musical style incorporates a mix of reggae, dancehall, and afrobeat. Chameleone has released several successful albums, including "Kipepeo," and "Shida Za Dunia," which won the All Africa Music Award for Best East African Artist in 2014. In addition to his music career, Chameleone is also involved in various philanthropic activities, supporting causes such as HIV/AIDS awareness and youth empowerment. He's also an ambassador for the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, working to promote education and poverty reduction in Africa.

Qdot

Nigeria |1988| Yoruba

Qdot Alagbe, also known as Fakoya Qudus Oluwadamilare, is an award-winning Nigerian indigenous singer and composer known for his blend of hip-hop, afro-beat, and pure afro music. He rose to fame with his hit song "Alomo Meta" in 2013 and has won the City People Music Award for Best Indigenous Artist of the Year. Qdot has worked with many producers and collaborated with Nigerian musicians like Olamide and Patoranking. He has released hit songs like "Ibadan," "Turn Up," and "Gbese."

Douzi

Morocco |1985| Arabic

Abdelhafid ad Douzi, popularly known as Douzi, is a Moroccan pop singer and songwriter. Douzi's musical career began when he was just three years old, singing in his father's band. He later pursued his passion for music and began writing and performing his songs. Douzi's music is a fusion of traditional Moroccan music and modern pop, creating a unique and distinct sound. He has collaborated with several renowned artists, including French Montana. In 2019, he released his album "Amar," which features popular songs such as "Lmouja" and "Fahmini." He has also been recognized for his contributions to music, winning several awards, such as the Murex d'Or award for Best North African Artist in 2019. Douzi has become a prominent figure in the Moroccan music industry.

Avril

Kenya |1986| Swahili

Avril, with real name Judith Nyambura Mwangi, is a singer-songwriter, actress, and entertainer from Kenya. She began her music career in 2008 after being signed by Ogopa Deejays. She released her debut album, "Friday," in 2009, which featured the hit single "Mama," and quickly rose to fame in the Kenyan music scene. Avril's musical style incorporates a mix of R&B, pop, and dancehall, and she has collaborated with several notable artists, including Amani, Victoria Kimani, and Yemi Alade. She's also an actress with main appearances in several Kenyan television shows and films. Throughout her career, Avril has won several awards, including the Kisima Award for Best Female Artist in 2010 and the Nzumari Award for Best Collaboration in 2017. She's also involved in various philanthropic activities.

Mr. Bow

Mozambique |1982| Portuguese

Salvador Pedro Maiaze, popularly known as Mr. Bow, is a Mozambican artist, record label boss, producer, and proponent of jango music (a fusion of marrabenta, Afro-beat, R&B and zouk). Mr. Bow started his music career as a member of a now-defunct hip hop group before going solo. In 2008, he released his first album, "Meo sonho" with hit singles such as "Anaha-Gwente," and "Txova-Xitaduma." He has since released other works. Mr Bow sings in Portuguese and Xichangana.

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255

Active | German | Germany

255 (TWOFIFTYFIVE) are three brothers and artists from Cologne, Germany. Charles, Guy, and Louis....

Sugar Drive

Active | 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...

Super Eagles

Inactive | Wolof | Gambia

The Super Eagles band started as a high school group and evolved into one of West Africa's most influential musical groups in the late 1960s and early...

Qkumba Zoo

Inactive | English | South Africa

Qkumba Zoo was a South African dance duo formed in Johannesburg in 1994 by Owl and Levannah, who had just their keyboard and bold aspirations for the ...

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African Musical Migrations and the Shaping of Global Sound

By Josplay | 4/29/2025 | General

From the heart of the African continent traveled the very DNA of rhythm and melody to the Americas and back to Africa and to the Latin world.

Headies Awards 2025: Nigeria Biggest Music Night Returns Back to Base

By Josplay | 4/28/2025 | General

Tems, Davido, Odumodublvck, Mohbad, Rema, Flavour, Shallipopi and others win big at the 17th Headies Award held on April 27, 2025.

Olufela Sowande: Nigerian Classical Music Pioneer

By Josplay | 4/25/2025 | People

Olufela (Fela) Sowande, a music legend and not the same as Fela Kuti, was a musician and composer of African music in the classical European style.

MIDNIGHT IN DIEPKLOOF - Album by MELLOW and SLEAZY x TMAN EXPRESS

By Josplay | 4/23/2025 | Reviews

South African music duo Mellow and Sleazy collaborates with amapiano front man Tman Xpress to release a joint project titled, Midnight in Diepkloof.

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