All in artists to watch
Pumajuma has an enigmatic swagger. The kind that elevates your self-esteem when you dap him up and compels you to recite every word that leaves his mouth when put over a beat. While the 21 year old Tanzanian-Ugandan songster is still on the come up, the musical breadth of his releases in the past year is a testament to his immense promise and versatility.
Brian Msafiri is not in any way new to the creative scene in Nairobi. He is however on a fast rise to his true icon form as a visual extraordinaire not only in East Africa, but around the world. He has styled, directed, photographed and produced work for some of the best artists around including: Blinky Bill, Karun, Oshun, and Nneka, just to name a few.
Natasha Ayoo is a visual director from Nairobi, Kenya, and a great one in the making. Having only been in the game for about 2 years, she is already making waves and leaving a remarkable stamp in the Nairobi scene with her keen eye and love for different aesthetics.
Upcoming rapper Malkizy (aka Malcolm Axel Willmann) opens up about breaking into the music scene, staying true to himself and upcoming projects.
The Tanzanian R&B and Bongo Flava singer is part of a generation of artists spurring the evolution of the country’s music scene, and that of East Africa at large. Despite not having a multitude of solo music out yet, Naomisia has been making a name for herself within the music industry through her features. With a debut project on the horizon, Naomisia is on her way to becoming a household name in Tanzania’s music scene.
Afamefuna is a producer from Nairobi, Kenya who releases nothing but saucy beats and I bet you’ve bopped your head to some of them. He’s worked with some of Nu Nairobi’s most promising musicians and is set on making a global mark with his sound through both local and international efforts in collaboration.
Not one to lock himself into a box, MR. LU* creates music that spans across the sonic spectrum: from bouncy Hip-Hop, to wavy electronica, and woozy R&B.
The three comrades at Bahati Bookings are something like fresh mint and lavender to the music scene here in Nairobi. They offer fresh melodic sounds, funky flows and lyrics to match.
