Genre Spotlight: Singeli Music in TanzaniaBy Kosiso NwachukwuThu Oct 09 2025Photo courtesy of CanvaSingeli is one of Tanzania’s most electrifying contemporary sounds.Share to:
Rapcha: Dont Take God s Credit - Album ReviewBy | 5/6/2025 | ReviewsTanzanian rapper Rapcha releases a 17-track project blending sharp storytelling with brilliant production. The album, primarily in Swahili, features collaborators like Banana Zorro and Lydia Marley, addressing personal growth, experiences and societal issues.
African Female Hip-Hop PioneersBy | 9/17/2024 | PeopleIn recent years, the hip-hop scene in Africa has witnessed the rise of several female talents who are challenging this male-dominated genre. Some female pioneers include Sasha P, Sister FA, Weird MC, Nadia Nakai, Kween G, and others. The legacy of these female pioneers has paved the way for future generations of African female hip-hop artists to continue empowering and inspiring audiences.
Ali Kiba: STARTER - EP ReviewBy | 9/27/2024 | ReviewsAli Kiba the multi-talented Tanzanian artist sometimes known as King Kiba, unveils a 7-track EP, Starter, featuring Marioo, Nandy, Jay Melody and Geniusjini X66.
Malagasy JazzBy | 5/8/2025 | GenresJazz started to take shape in Madagascar around the 1950s, driven by a wave of passionate musicians like the Rabeson brothers, Georges Rahoerson, Famille, Arnaud Razafy, and Ramboatina Étienne.
Genre Spotlight: Kadongo KamuBy | 11/28/2025 | GenresKadongo Kamu is oldest mainstream genre from Uganda. It blends rich Ganda storytelling with its signature single-guitar style. Rooted in Bakisimba rhythms, it remains culturally powerful through pioneers and modern artists who are keeping its tradition alive across generations.
