Art And Activism in Africa
These are probably the first names that come to your mind after reading the topic: Fela Kuti or Angelique Kidjo. Art and activism are not strange combinations in Africa. Throughout Africa's history,...
Category: Music
Fela Kuti
Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti is better known as Fela Kuti. Fela was a musician and political activist. He was one of the most influential African musicians of the 20th century. He is the...
K’naan
K’naan – Keinan Abdi Warsame is a top Somali – Canadian rapper. He was born in Somalia and moved to the US, where his father lived, before permanently relocating to Canada after the civil war...
Davido
David Adedeji Adeleke, also known as Davido, OBO, is a Nigerian - American born singer. The musician has topped charts, had sold out events not only in Africa but London and the US and collaborated...
Salif Keita
Salif Keita is a Malian-born singer. Here is all you need to know about him. Salif Keita Early Life Salif Keita born 25th August 1949 in Djoliba, Mali. Born a prince, he can trace his lineage to...
Tems
Tems-Temilade Openiyi, stage name Tems is one of Africas latest music sensations. She was born on the 11th of June 1995 to a British father and a Nigerian mother. Tems discovered her love for music...
Adesua Etomi-Wellington
Adesua delved into the music world with her first single on February 11th, 2022 So Natural. Here is a little background on the award actress. Adesua Etomi Early Life Tolulope Adesua...
Fally Ipupa Profile
Any Rhumba fan must be slacking if they missed the musical stylings of Fally Ipupa N’simba. Most notable among them are ‘Likolo,’ ‘La vie est belle,’ or ‘Associe’ for lovers in the...
Yemi Alade – A Girl With A Mission
Yemi Alade sings to unite Africa. Her full name is Yemi Eberechi Alade. She's a native of Ondo State, born in Abia State, which is in the Eastern part of the country. Yemi Alade has a penchant for...
Diamond Platnumz
When he was just 17, Diamond Platnumz had big dreams. He sold secondhand clothing and pumped gas to achieve his goal, but it was never enough. Eventually, he sold his mother's gold ring! "I told her...
Tiwa Savage – Africa’s Song Bird
Tiwatope Savage, known as Tiwa Savage, is a Nigerian singer, actress and songwriter. She was born on the 5th of February 1980 in Lagos State, Nigeria. She discovered her passion for music at a...
African Music Giants: Angelique Kidjo and Burna Boy
African Music Giants, Angelique, and Burna Boy have impacted the African music scene locally and internationally. We came from when the rest of the world thought all African music sounded like the...
Africa Day Benefit Concert with Idris Elba
Last night's Africa Day Benefit Concert was lit! - but short. African Artists from 25 countries came together to raise funds for African communities that will be affected by Covid-19. We were...