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Obert Dube
We celebrate Obert Dube and his Pan African spirit. In recent years, he composed moving eulogies and tributes to African leaders including Kenneth Kaunda, John P. Magufuli and Samia S. Hassan and others, as seen rapidly gaining followers on YouTube.
Obert Dube was born in 1984 in rural Matabeleland, in the read more
Sauda
Born in the foothills of [[[Tanzania’s majestic ]]]Mount Kilimanjaro, Sauda Jasmine Simba’s love for music began in her early years[[[, avidly listening to the legendary African American artists like Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight]]]. Studying in Ireland in her early 20s, Sauda naturally gravitated to read more
Ricky na Marafiki
Born Patrick Enos Lukhachi Nanjero, in Nairobi on 8 October 1980, Ricky is a bassist, arranger and a bass instructor. He comes from a family of eight with four brothers and three sisters. A few years ago Ricky began his solo career by forming a five-piece band called the Marafiki, read more
Hoba Hoba Spirit
The Moroccan musical phenomenon is back, stronger than ever! Between rock, funk and folklore, Hoba Hoba Spirit embody the avant-garde and contemporary Moroccan scene with songs that hit every time. From "Welcome to Casa" to "Blad Skyzo", their singles are firmly engraved in the Moroccan memory. Hoba Hoba Spirit read more
Jahazi Modern Taarab
Established in Dar es Salaam during December 2006, Jahazi Modern Taarab group is currently the leading taarab group in Tanzania, with more fans than any other. Their success story can be attributed to Mzee Yusuf, the manager and owner who is also one of the pioneer musicians read more
Lydol
Nwafo Dolly Sorel, aka Lydol was born in Yaoundé in 1994. She got involved with music and culture whilst at secondary school. In 2010 she won a national competition in the slam category. From there, she started performing at the Goethe Institut, the Centre Culturel Camerounais and other venues read more