Chidinma Ekile (born 2 May 1991), referred to expertly as Chidinma, is a Nigerian gospel artist and musician. Many of Chidinma’s songs have become very popular and trendy online with great number of streaming and downloads on Boomplay. In 2010, she rose to fame subsequent to winning the third edition of Project Fame West Africa. … Read more
Busiswa Gqulu (born 8 November 1988), known mononymously as Busiswa or Busi, is a South African singer-songwriter and poet. Born in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, she gained public recognition for her feature on DJ Zinhle’s song, “My Name Is”, after being discovered by Kalawa Jazmee’s CEO Oskido. After a successful collaboration with DJ Zinhle, … Read more
South African producer/songwriter Cassper Nyovest was born Refiloe Maele Phoolo in 1990, growing up involved in sports and studies, but developing a love of rapping by age 12. By age 16 he dropped out of school to pursue a career in music, spending a few years flailing before he was noticed by Motswako rapper HHP. … Read more
With his fusion of dancehall, reggae, Afrobeat, and pop, Burna Boy emerged in the early part of the 2010s as one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising stars. The LeriQ-produced 2012 single “Like to Party” proved to be his breakout track and paved the way for his full-length debut, L.I.F.E, a year later. Over the next five years, … Read more
Busisiwe Nolubabalo Nqwiliso (born March 10, 1987) is a South African R&B and house singer. Her 2014 single titled “Easy to Love” peaked at number 9 on EMA. Early life She was born in Kimberley and grew up in Khuma where she led the choir at her parents’ church. Early career In 2007, while she was enrolled at the Central Johannesburg … Read more
Bukola Bekes (September 10, 1980) is a Nigerian Gospel singer and songwriter. She is a music minister at the RCCG City of David Parish. She is well known for composing songs for Redeemed Special Holy Ghost Services and conventions. Many of Bukola Bekes songs become very popular and trendy online . From a family with … Read more
Active since the mid-2000s, Nigerian songwriter/vocalist Brymo cultivated his unique style from a blend of R&B, rock, Afro-beat, and more. Brymo’s vibrant personality sat at the heart of his music as his career developed, candidly exploring matters of the heart as well as societal issues on albums like 2013’s Merchants, Dealers & Slaves. Brymo was … Read more
Brenda Nokuzola Fassie (3 November 1964 – 9 May 2004) was a South African singer, songwriter, dancer and activist. Affectionately called MaBrrr by her fans, she is also known as the “Queen of African Pop”, the “Madonna of The Townships” or simply as The Black Madonna. Her bold stage antics earned a reputation for “outrageousness”. … Read more
Boualem Boukacem (October 12, 1957, in Beni Amrane) is a singer of Kabyle music within Algerian music. He was born on October 12, 1957, under the name Boualem Boukacem in the Azela village within the actual Boumerdès Province. After completing his school studies, he began a teaching career in 1977 in the region of the … Read more
Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo (born in Ogwule, Agatu, Benue State, Nigeria), known by his stage name Blackface Naija or just Blackface, is a Nigerian dancehall, ragga, reggae singer, and songwriter. He is best known as co-writer of “African Queen” with 2Baba, a song made famous by the latter after it appeared on his debut solo album … Read more