A testament to Pan-African creativity, culture, and community, Music Custodian, the fast-rising Pan-African media platform dedicated to documenting and amplifying African music, culture, and creativity, is thrilled to announce it has reached 15,000 followers on Instagram. This milestone marks a significant moment in the platform’s journey to becoming a global force in music journalism and…
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’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…
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…
Lanky Makaveli is a dynamic and emerging force in the Afro-fusion music scene. With a personal background marked by resilience and a relentless pursuit of his goals, Lanky embodies the spirit of an artist with a lot of love to give despite the challenges he’s faced.
