Djembe Music Blog

Co-Written by; Elijah Munkombwe

Featuring new African music from Mordecaii, Jordan Mozzy, BLNDE, Nutty O, Jay Bahd and Maandy.

2022 was a remarkable year for African music. The year was filled with many significant moments that marked the dominance of genres like Amapiano and Afrobeats on a global stage. From groundbreaking Chart records to Sold-out shows, African musicians are making their mark in the world.

Here’s a full list of 6 underground artists taking up space in the new wave of African Music and their songs that should be on your playlist right now.

Mordecaii ZM (ZAMBIA)

Tiktok has become in a couple of years one of the top platforms for musical discovery, and this goes exactly for the 21-year-old Zambian singer who has taken social media by storm in the last one month with his debut single ‘FIRE’. And thanks to his #fireopenversechallenge the singer has gained massive support from fans as well as Zeds A-list celebrities with his groundbreaking song.

Jordan Moozy (BOTSWANA)

With his music layered, multilingual blend with R&B, Pop, Alte, Highlife and Hip Hop. This Botswanan eclectic sound is reflected in his sense of style and creative direction in his newly released single titled ‘Chasing Dollar’

BLNDE (NIGERIA)

If you enjoy listening to BrazyBlh, Ammarae,Darkoo, Blnde is next on that list. Into the year, the likes of Ayra Starr, TiwaSavage, Rema, Victony have released potential summer jams. Here comes BLNDE with Super Bad B!tch (S.B.B). With a flair of Afro Pop vibe S.B.B is surely a one go to song for your summer playlist.

Nutty O (ZIMBABWE)

Now referred to as ‘The Dancehall King’. This Zimbabwean musician is definitely one to look out for this year, with his new single ‘Makanonoka’ he’s undoubtedly taking Dancehall music by storm.

Jay Bahd (GHANA)

This Ghanaian born and bred rose to acclaim when he featured on Yow Togs ‘Sore’. The rapper gained popularity at the time when Ghanaian Drill Music picked steam, now with over 5 Million views on YouTube and his newly released single titled ‘ODO’ the 22-year-old is proving to be one of Africa’s most promising talents.

Maandy (KENYA)

Striving to distinguish herself from a male-dominated industry, Maandy is a steadfast Kenyan artist pushing against the grain. Starting off as a DJ she has consistently put herself in front of her audience by employing social media platforms to push her music forward. Now with her single titled ‘Tena’ she’s proving to be one of Africa’s underground artist set to leave her mark in the industry.