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Mukambo presents Global Afrobeat Movement 3

Heavyweights of the international Afrobeat scene. Mukambo and NYP Records unite again for the third volume of the Global Afrobeat Movement compilation. This initiative by Belgian DJ and music journalist Benjamin Tollet aka Mukambo aims to focus on up-and-coming Afrobeat bands from the four corners of the world, as the Afrobeat revival has been expanding globally since the beginning of the 21st century.

Yemi Alafifuni

Messenger. Yemi Alafifuni is a talented artist with a passion for gospel, pop and R&B. Hailing from Nigeria, this charismatic British singer and songwriter managed to combine stunning melodies with infectious grooves and great beats, in order to create a catchy, yet direct and edgy sound.

Beyond Love and Romance

A review of Abudebi Zonjon's 'I've Decided'. What the artist intends to achieve with their music is entirely up to them. It is probable that Abudebi Zonjon set out with the song ‘I’ve Decided’ to transport us to a human condition which we are all too familiar with, especially in this present time; the issue of LOVE.

Adjiri Odametey | Ekonklo

Strong, new impulses from West Africa. A warm, earthy voice is the trademark of West African singer-songwriter Adjiri Odametey. Combining this voice with the sounds of native African instruments, such as the kora (African harp), the balafon (wooden xylophone) and the thumb-pianos kalimba and mbira. His music captivates listeners.

Nilotika Cultural Ensemble | Nyabingi Resurrection

East Africa meets East Kingston. Working with Switchstance Recordings, Nilotika have achieved a milestone in musical history: the first ever African Nyabingi recording, which took place at East African Records studio in Kampala, Uganda. The session was captured over two weeks, using local instruments and the full ensemble of around 15 people, including friends and family. The results are extraordinary.

Nixon Omollo | Good Vibes Return

African flavoured roots reggae. Recorded & produced in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the EP contains seven tracks of irie, upful, African flavoured roots reggae.

Ancient Astronauts | "Zik Zak"

An African musical odyssey. Over three years in the making, ZIK ZAK is an African musical odyssey, featuring some of the freshest talents from nine countries on the mother continent. Tying this remarkable range of artists together are German production team ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS, weaving the vocal talents of the African singers into their distinctive “Boom Dub” sound. Drawing on Hip Hop, Dancehall, Roots Reggae, and Soul.

Rati | Looking Back

AfroPop singer Rati releases flirty single ‘looking back’ off her debut EP “Emotions”. Afro Pop Newcomer Rati is breathing new life into the afro pop genre with her fresh and uplifting new EP Emotions. Based in Botswana, Rati is now setting her sights further afield and is hoping to gain a new following in South Africa.

Abudebi Zonjon | Who We Are

Hate is such a heavy load to carry. Promising upcoming singer-songwriter ABUDEBI ZONJON shares his most personal material to date, which comes in the shape of his latest single ‘Who We Are’.

Dekumzy | Sochima

Typical Afro-Pop offshoot. Derek Osonwa, professionally known as Dekumzy, is a Nigerian record producer with many talents beyond just that! He’s also a musician, a composer, a pianist, and a songwriter.

SAVING MUNGO PARK

A humorous take on Mungo Park's arrival to Nigeria. Onyeka Nwelue and Ikenna Chinedu Okeh wrote the book, 'Saving Mungo Park' which is a humorous take on Mungo Park's arrival to the communities around the great river which he was to name River Niger.

SA_Rifa | 'The Heist'

A socially conscious song. SA_Rifa is a lyricist who has been honing her craft since 2016 while started songwriting at the age of 10. SA_Rifa is a breath of fresh air in the music industry, especially in hip hop. She hopes to catch the attention of listeners with her third single and hopes everyone has something that they take away from it. SA_Rifa is an introverted person who has found her voice as a hip-hop artist.