Category: Emerging Artists
Showcase rising stars and emerging talents within the African music scene.
Custodian Gems: Unearthing Africa’s Finest Sounds
OluwaMillar Leads This Week’s Custodian Gems Playlist Update At Music Custodian, we believe in discovering, amplifying, and celebrating the next wave of musical brilliance across Africa and its diaspora. Through our Custodian Gems playlist, we shine a light on emerging artists whose artistry deserves a global audience—those crafting sounds that are raw, authentic, and full…
Tuphy: Tanzania’s Hidden Gem Redefining the East African Soundscape
Born on October 30, in the picturesque town of Bukoba, Tanzania, Tuphy—whose full name is Tumaini Francis has always been destined for greatness in the world of music.
Njerae Named In Apple Music’s Africa Rising Class of 2025
Indie Afro-soul singer Njerae has made her mark as the second East African artist, following Nikita Kering in 2021, to represent Kenya and the region as part of Apple Music’s Africa Rising Stars.
Vallerie Muthoni Teams Up With Lil Maina and Kahvinya For A Powerful Collab On “Shake”
Kenyan-American singer-rapper, dancer, and award-winning creative director Vallerie Muthoni, is thrilled to announce the release of her new track “Shake,”
Kinj K.A.D.E Closes the Year with IAAG2: A Sonic Journey Through Love’s Complexities
Kinj K.A.D.E, affectionately known as Nigeria’s “Toxic Kinj,” wraps up the year with the release of his genre-defying, seven-track project It’s About A Girl Too (IAAG2).
Blankets and Wine: Historic End-Year Celebration
As December 22nd approaches, anticipation for Blankets and Wine at Moi Stadium, Kasarani , is reaching a fever pitch.
Ladé Joins Forces with Olamide for Sizzling New Single ‘1 by 1’
The Nigerian music scene is alight as rising Afrobeats star Ladé unveils her new single, ‘1 by 1,’ featuring Olamide, a dynamic lead-up to her upcoming six-track project, MORPH.
AFRO-INDIE ARTIST NJERAE NOMINATED IN PRESTIGIOUS AFRICA CHOICE AWARDS IN NIGERIA
On the heels of a trail-blazing year, Afro-Indie sensation Njerae has earned a nomination for the Africa Choice Awards in the highly competitive “Underground Artist of the Year” category, alongside upcoming favorites like Chirose (Nigeria), Moliy (Ghana), Andrea Fortuin (South Africa), Gdzilla (Nigeria), Taves (Nigeria), Smada (Nigeria), Tariq (Nigeria), Raebel (Nigeria) and tg.blk (Kenya) “This…
East Africa’s Rising Stars: Kenya’s Hidden Gems & Tanzania’s Musical Dominance
East Africa is a rich tapestry of musical soul and cultural heritage, with Kenya embodying a vast, untapped well of artistic expression. Beneath the surface lies a host of Kenyan musicians whose work rivals that of any mainstream act.
Afrobeats Meets Country: Teswess Unveils New Musical Pathways
Afrobeats is embracing yet another fresh twist as Teswess, a known Afrobeats artist and rising star in country music, introduces a bold fusion of genres.