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Active | Wolof | Senegal

Jigeen Ñi, translated as "The Women" in Wolof, is an all-female orchestra based in Dakar, Senegal. Formed by five young Senegalese women, this unique ...

Inactive | Afrikaans | South Africa

Romanz was a premier South African vocal quartet that redefined the "pop-opera" genre through a series of landmark releases. Formed in 2008, the group...

Moss Mogale Unit I

Active | Zulu | South Africa

The Moss Mogale Unit, founded in the late 1970s in Mamelodi, South Africa, is led by acclaimed guitarist Moss Mogale. Rising during a vibrant period o...

Inactive | English | South Africa

Crossingpoint was a South African-based hardcore punk band formed in 1998 with band members Ross Turpin, Richard Phipson, Raymond Douglas and Brandon ...

Roots Of Youth I

Active | 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 ...

Ramblers International

Active | Twi | Ghana

Ramblers International Band is a popular Ghanaian dance band formed in 1962 as the highlife boom in Ghana instigated by E.T. Mensah continued to sprea...

Soul Brothers II

Active | Zulu | South Africa

The Soul Brothers, founded in 1975, are the legendary "Kings of Mbaqanga," a genre they revolutionized by fusing traditional Zulu soul with modern ins...

Active | French | Senegal

Originating from Thies, Senegal, Waflash is a long-standing band known for its diverse musical styles and thought-provoking lyrics. Formed during the ...

Active | Sesotho | Lesotho

Starting out as "Anti Antiquities" when Frank Leepa formed the band in high school, then later changed the moniker to "Uhuru", before eventually settl...

The Survivals Band

Active | English | South Africa

Established in 1991 by Franswa Mentoor, The Survivals Band has become a well-known presence in the Eastern Cape music scene. Renowned for their perfor...

Active | English | Botswana

Metal Orizon, what started in 1990 as a bold idea by the late Jarona "Spencer" Sekwababe and Bophelo "Santos" Thabakgolo turned into a movement. Mixin...

Active | English | South Africa

Four was a South African pop and R&B group formed during the first season of The X Factor South Africa. Made up of Jethro Tait, Steven Lee Lewis, and ...