Chacha Imfurikeye & Ella Rings.
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AP Dhillon & Ayra Starr, Minsili, Sosey, Chacha Imfurikeye & Ella Rings, Alicia Aylies, Sarkodie & Victony and finally Chako theGreat & Minkata are in the Afro Club on October 31, 2024.
Cameroonian singer Tzy Panchak reveals his new name Chako theGreat with the song Romantic, on which Minkata places his voice
Cameroonian singer Chako theGreat, also called Tzy Panchak, released a new single a few months ago, Romanticin collaboration with Minkata. This love song is one of two releases that Tzy Panchak uses to announce his new name and brand. The second single being the title Jah. This name change is a surprise for the general public, not only in terms of image and name, but also in terms of music. In the space of seven months, this is a second new beginning for Tzy Panchak, after his second studio album God’s People, available in stores since last March.
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie teams up with Nigerian Victony for the track Jailer
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie makes his comeback with Jailer. This time, he teams up with Nigerian singer Victony for this new hit composed by the famous producer JAE5. Jailer is a title that explores the complexities of friendship and love. During the press conference to launch this single, Sarkodie declared: “Sometimes the right person is right next to you, but we keep looking elsewhere… Jailer is a very profound story, and I know many people have experienced it or had something similar.” With the help of Victony and JAE5, Sarkodie creates a track that touches the listener’s heart through the universal themes of love and friendship.
Martinican Alicia Aylies, Miss France 2017, has converted to singing and reveals For Wahala
Alicia Aylies’ journey is truly very unique. A model from Fort-de-France, in Martinique, she obtained a scientific baccalaureate in June 2016 before participating in the Miss Guyana beauty contest which she won the same year. She then enrolled at the University of Guyana in law to become a lawyer, but before she could go further, she would be elected Miss France in 2017. Her victory made her the first Miss Guyana to obtain this title . And since then, the young woman has committed herself to social causes, continued modeling and launched her career in music. In 2021, she offered the single Mojo. Since October 11, 2024, Alicia Aylies has unveiled the rhythmic clip of For Wahalahis new single. The sunny refrain is easy to remember.
In Rwanda, the young Chacha Imfurikeye continues her rise by revealing Riding High, shared with Ella Rings
Chartine Imfurikeye is conquering the hearts of music lovers in her country with her compositions full of soul and love. Born in the Kayonza district, Chartine grew up in Kigali in a family deeply rooted in music. Her path to the limelight began in 2018 at the renowned Nyundo School of Arts and Music, a breeding ground for many talents, where she honed her musical skills and nurtured her passion for singing. She truly goes solo in 2023 with her first single Let Him Livewhich literally means “let the baby live.” The song tells the true story of a young student girl who became pregnant by accident and chose to have an abortion, which led to her tragic death. A song perceived by the public as a warning, encouraging people to think about the consequences of such a decision. “I believe music has the power to heal and bring positive change. As an artist, I want to use my platform to inspire people to embrace their uniqueness and work together for a better world“, declared Chartine. Today, it’s with the piece Riding Highin a duet with Ella Rings, which she hopes will reach the public.
Direction Brazzaville where the singer Sosey makes the Congolese public dance with the song You imitate me
That’s it! Sosey is back. The Congolese artist hits a big blow with the release of his new single You imitate me. Known for his unique look and his particular voice, Sosey continues to mark the Congolese scene with his urban compositions. He had already set the bar very high with the successes Faya, Two by two, or even Athena. He reiterates with You imitate me and its catchy melody. In this song, Sosey evokes backbiting, slander and the negative influence of loved ones or enemies. Sosey also denounces people who shamelessly copy, while asserting his own style and aura as a pan-African singer. To be continued.
The Gabonese Minsili continues with her second afropop single, Removal
It’s with the single Cocorico that the public discovered Minsili last May. The singer evoked disappointments in love in this first piece which seduced the listener. Minsili seems to have finally woken up from this adventure and she continues with Removal. A more daring and more advanced single than the previous one. A sort of continuation of the story to the advantage of his character. Minsili changes pace and launches into the coupé-décalé to make her loved one understand that he should not leave her because of a mistake, or rather a temporary weakness. On the contrary, the romance continues and becomes even more beautiful. Let’s hope that the new Gabonese voice of Afropop will find its audience.
Indian singer AP Dhillon invites Nigerian Ayra Starr has Bora Bora
Punjabi music sensation AP Dhillon released the video for Bora Boraa song from his nine-track EP The Brownprint. With warm urban scenes as a backdrop, the clip, directed by Michelle Parker from Los Angeles, features Ayra Starr and AP Dhillon surrounded by dancers in a spirit of shared community celebrations. “With Bora Borawe wanted to create a musical experience that brings people together. It’s about embracing the energy of the present moment and inspiring others to do the same.”, said AP Dhillon before Ayra Starr added: “Work on Bora Bora was an extraordinary experience. The song embodies the spirit of freedom and expression that music brings to our lives. It’s about breaking down barriers and finding common ground through music“.
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