Category: Emerging Artists
Showcase rising stars and emerging talents within the African music scene.
The Artistry of Clothing: LADY DONLI —The Art of Blending Identity and Fashion
Born Zainab Elizabeth Donli, Lady Donli is a genre-blurring force in contemporary African music. The American-born, Nigerian-bred artist has carved a lane that seamlessly fuses alternative jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and the pulse of neo-African sounds, making her one of the most compelling voices in the Alté movement. Her breakthrough moment came in 2016 with Wallflower,…
Nairobi Grooves: Mordecai Dex Headlines This Week’s Playlist Update
Nairobi’s sonic landscape is ever-evolving, and this week’s update to our Nairobi Grooves playlist captures the freshest, most dynamic sounds shaping the city’s music scene. Leading the charge as our cover star is none other than Mordecai Dex, whose latest single “Safari” cements his status as a force to watch in Kenya’s alternative and Afro-fusion…
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…