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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Ladysmith Black Mambazo sprung to global fame after collaborating with Paul Simon on his multi award-winning album, "Graceland." The South African choral group have since ... Full story
Salif Keita
Another popular Malian export, Salif Keita is credited with being one of the founders of the Afro pop genre. He was also the first African ... Full story
Cesaria Evora
Grammy award-winning singer, Cesaria Evora, is the most famous musical export from the Cape Verde Islands. She has sold millions of records worldwide and is ... Full story
Youssou N'Dour
Senegal's Youssou N'Dour (right) has been one of Africa's leading and most recognizable musicians for more than two decades. Here he performs alongside rock legends ... Full story
Amadou et Mariam
Amadou et Mariam have come a long way since meeting at Mali's Institute for the Young Blind in the 1970s. The musical duo have received ... Full story
Rocky Dawuni
Dubbed "Ghana's Bob Marley," Rocky Dawuni has performed to audiences across the world as well as working with musical legend, Stevie Wonder. ... Full story
2Face Idibia
Another of Nigeria's most popular contemporary musicians. 2Face Idibia found global fame with his hit single, African Queen, in 2006. He has since been recognized ... Full story
Nneka
Nigerian singer songwriter, Nneka, says she only started singing in 2005. She has since made up for lost time; winning a MOBO award in 2009 ... Full story
K'naan
Somalia born rapper K'naan received international acclaim for his 2006 album, The "Dusty Foot Philosopher." He has since toured with Lenny Kravitz and collaborated with ... Full story
Chukwuemeka Okwuosa
Chukwuemeka Okwuosa, legal practitioner, consultant, managing partner, Chancery Associates, 49, June 7. A native of Oguta, Oguta local government area, Imo State, he was educated ... Full story
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