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Active | Xhosa | South Africa

Mafikizolo is an award-winning duo South African kwaito group, consisting of a female lead singer, Nhlanhla Nciza, and the composer, Theo Kgosinkwe. ...

Active | Zulu | South Africa

Pure Gold is a South African gospel group formed in 1973 in Mzimhlophe, near Soweto, by Freddy Gwala alongside his brothers and cousins. Blending trad...

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 ...

Active | English | South Africa

The Bala Brothers are siblings Zwai Bala, Loyiso Bala, and Phelo Bala, known for classical training with opera, gospel, pop, and Afro-soul. Raised in ...

Kawere Boys Band

Inactive | Swahili | Kenya

The Kawere Boys was a Kenyan band comprising Benga musicians led by Cheplin Ngode Kotula, Juma Charlie, and Otieno Ogor. For the band's four years re...

Active | Zulu | South Africa

Four-Forty is a South African instrumental jazz group from Daveyton in the East Rand, known for their blend of township jazz and contemporary rhythm. ...

Star Number One De Dakar

Inactive | French | Senegal

"Star Number One De Dakar" was a highly regarded Senegalese musical group in the 1970s. Formed after the disbanding of the renowned Star Band Group, t...

Active | English | South Africa

Just Jinjer also known as Just Jinger is a South African rock band that was formed in 1996 by Brent Harris, Denholm Harding, and Ard Matthews. The ban...

Gang Of Instrumentals

Active | Zulu | South Africa

Gang of Instrumentals is a multi-award-winning South African trio that redefined the country's urban music scene following their formation in 2002. Co...

Active | English | South Africa

Originally formed in 1984 as Jeraz, Shiraz is a South African group with its roots as a club band performing at Club 84 in Pretoria. After the departu...

Admiral Dele Abiodun & His Top Hitters International

Inactive | Yoruba | Nigeria

Admiral Dele Abiodun & His Top Hitters International is a renowned Nigerian music group celebrated for their significant contributions to the vibrant ...

Active | Afrikaans | South Africa

Die Antwoord is a South African rap-rave group formed in 2008, consisting of Ninja, Yolandi Visser, and producers God (formerly DJ Hi-Tek) and Lil2Hoo...