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KANG: The DMV Artist Making Global Waves with Room242
Back in 2023, we stumbled upon a gem on the internet Day 5—a track that had us locked in from the jump. That’s when KANG, Abo-Keze Kangndum Ewimbi first landed on our radar, and we’ve been keeping tabs on his journey ever since. Fast forward to 2025, and the DMV-based artist has been relentless in…
Kenyan-Nigerian Producer Afamefuna Announces Debut Single ‘Top’ Featuring Zowie Kengocha, Ahead of Highly Anticipated EP ‘i.r.l’
Rising producer Afamefuna is stepping into the spotlight with his debut single, ‘Top’, featuring the mesmerizing vocals of Zowie Kengocha. Released on March 13, 2025, this track is a vibrant fusion of infectious rhythms and high-energy dance beats. Drawing inspiration from the golden era of ‘80s and ‘90s club music, ‘Top’ brings back the thrill…
Cyani: The Rising Star Who’s Defining the Future of Afrobeats
We had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly talented Cyani, a rising Afrobeats star hailing from Cameroon’s English-speaking region and now making waves from Montreal, Canada. Our virtual conversation—bridging time zones between our West African team in Nigeria and Cyani in Canada—offered an intimate glimpse into her artistry and journey as a diasporic…
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.
South Africa’s Next Big SOUND: Exploring the Rise of 3-Step
During one of these sessions, I stumbled upon something that instantly stood out: 3-Step.
NIKITA KERING’ UNVEILS GROUNDBREAKING COLLABORATION IN KAMA HAUNA
Nikita Kering’, one of East Africa’s most celebrated voices, has officially unveiled her latest single, “Kama Hauna,”
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.