Born in New Orleans, Lil Wayne is a prominent hip-hop artist and former member of the Hot Boys. Known for his witty rhymes and massive catalog, he won three Grammy Awards for his triple-platinum 2008 album Tha Carter III, featuring the hits Lollipop and A Milli.
Raised in Benin and Nigeria, Afrosoul artist Ayra Starr debuted with a self-titled EP featuring the number one single Away. Her album 19 and Dangerous spawned multiple chart-toppers, followed by the major hit Rush. She has earned nominations at the Headies and BET Awards.
Nigerian singer and songwriter Adekunle Gold has released six albums, including Gold and Fuji, and surpassed 2.5 billion streams. Known for hits like Sade, he has collaborated with Pharrell and Davido, toured globally, and headlined London’s OVO Wembley Arena.
Jamaican singer, rapper, and songwriter Shenseea is known for her dancehall hits and toasting rhymes. She has collaborated with artists like Christina Aguilera, Major Lazer, and Kanye West on the Grammy-nominated album Donda. Her debut album Alpha debuted at number two on Billboard's Reggae chart.
Omah Lay is a Nigerian Afro-fusion innovator whose music blends West African highlife percussion with classic rap and Afro-beats. Known for his darkly sparkling vocals, evocative storytelling, and lush, soulful instrumentals, he shares vivid, introspective, and romantic tales.
DBN Gogo is a South African DJ, musician, and music producer born in Durban. She spent part of her childhood in Pretoria and part of her life in France, and is fluent in English and French.
Ruger, a Lagos-born Afrobeats star, blends dancehall and R&B with Nigerian swagger. Known for hits like “Bounce” and “Toma Toma,” he’s worked with Tiwa Savage and Zlatan.
British-Ghanaian producer, DJ and songwriter shaping modern Afrobeats, blending African rhythms with R&B, house, amapiano, jazz, soul and electronic. Known for Mr Eazi collabs “Bankulize” and “Skin Tight”, plus projects Leap of Faith and Colour.
Detroit-born rapper and actress known for confident, unapologetic delivery. Broke through with “For Everybody” and “Ice Me Out,” and released sophomore album The Last Doll with Tee Grizzley, Yung Bleu, and Tink. Appears on Starz’s BMF.
Benin-born Afrobeats star Rema rose to fame with viral freestyles, signed by Don Jazzy. Known for hits like “Dumebi” and “Calm Down” feat. Selena Gomez, he earned a Grammy nod.
Lungelihle Zwane began her music journey in 2021 during the COVID-19 lockdown. Using social media, she reached millions of viewers and kick-started her career. She’s also interested in fashion and dance.
Lagos Island, Nigeria singer-songwriter Ahmed Ololade (Asake), aka Mr Money, blends Afro-Fusion. Former dancer and Obafemi Awolowo University Theatre Arts grad. Broke out in 2020 as Lady went viral; won 2 City People Music Awards, incl. Most Popular Song.
Born in Accra, Ghana, King Promise is a 'vibe supplier' known for his storytelling in afrobeats, highlife, hip hop, and R&B. He rose to fame with hits like "Oh Yeah" and has built a loyal fanbase since debuting on Soundcloud in 2017. Inspired by diverse genres, his music captures themes of love, hustling, and family.
Amaarae, born Ama Serwah Genfi, is a Ghanaian-American singer blending alternative, pop, R&B, and Afrobeats. Raised in Atlanta, New Jersey, and Accra, she's known for bold, boundary-pushing music celebrating personal freedom and youth culture.
Musa Keys, born in Giyani, South Africa, is an award-winning producer, singer, and songwriter known for hits like "Vula Mlomo" and Grammy-nominated "Unavailable" with Davido. Nicknamed the Tsonga Michael Jackson, he’s famed for his unique style and global tours across 30+ countries.
