Thiae, the singer from Madagascar, comes out of the shadows with Anzarahis second single of the year
The talented Thiaé comes to close her year 2024 with her afro-zouk song Anzara. An Afropop gem that celebrates the meeting between its Malagasy roots and its Western heritage. Anzara which means “destiny” in Malagasy, is a song that does not lack spice and tells an unexpected love story. An event which disrupts Thiaé’s daily life, who shows self-deprecation and lightness to express her amazement at falling in love when she least expected it, wondering in the chorus if this man would ultimately not be the one. love of his life. Anazara is carried by a catchy melody which invites you to escape and travel towards warmer and sunnier horizons. The chorus has the power to inevitably stay in your head. Thiaé gently warms hearts and opens the door to a world of sensations, where each note is a promise of sensuality and freedom.
The Guadeloupean singer T-Stone takes his courage in both hands to send a Text
T-Stone is back five months after his hit Alchemy which had met with much more confidential success than the previous one BB attends. This time, it’s the turn of Text to conquer the public. Hopefully this latest track will follow the same trajectory as his hit collaboration with Keblack, Life (2019), or even its duet black heart (2023) with the queen of zouk Fanny J. It must be said that the Guadeloupean artist is recently signed to the Polydor France label. In TextT-Stone accepts the lack of courage that overcomes him when it comes to ending his romantic relationship and prefers to do it through a message. T-Stone jokes about the “courage” of certain men and takes on the role of the toxic boy. It was by staging a fictitious breakup on social networks that the singer promoted his new single, making his audience believe that personal text messages had leaked.
In Niger, Barakina and the MDM duo occupy the top of the rankings thanks to their collaboration Go Go Go
Barakina Bawan Allah, simply called Barakina, is back at the end of 2024 with a song that matches his talent. The son of the Niger River invited his compatriots from the MDM group to join him for the title Go Go Go. Very quickly, the song was acclaimed by the public and praised by critics. Between Tuareg rap, traditional Sahel rhythm and Afropop sounds, all the ingredients come together to Go Go Go wins the title of song of the year in Niger. Aware of being a voice that young people listen to, Barakina always wants to encourage his audience to pursue their dreams and not give up in the face of difficulties. Last August, he teamed up with legend Idi Sarki for the song Insider (Run) for the attention of the Nigerien people and in which Barakina broadcasts a message of peace in these times of political instability.
In Rwanda, rapper Angell Mutoni continues her rise with the song Protect
She is undoubtedly one of the best rappers in the history of Rwanda, but Angell Mutoni does not let herself be defined by a single style and therefore refuses to rest on her laurels. His versatility and ability to fuse rap with afrobeats and dancehall genres transcends the boundaries of East Africa. After shining during the summer with the title Bounce in the company of Kivumbi King, Angell Mutoni reinvents himself with Protecta song which is for her a return to the sources of hip hop and dancehall. Protect means “early” and tells the story of an artist who has perfected her craft and is ready to own every moment that awaits her. With sharp words, Protect is a celebration of perseverance and daring, enhanced with the inimitable confidence of Angell Mutoni.
South African superstar Tyla hits the mark for the end of 2024 Push 2 Start
Tyla keeps the audience in suspense since her global hit Water. The South African continues to increase the pressure with her first eponymous album, SILENCEpublished at the beginning of the year. The singer keeps her foot on the accelerator with the arrival of the music video for Push 2 Starttaken from the deluxe edition of his first album, renamed SILENCE+. Push 2 Start is one of the three unreleased songs found in this reissue of the album. The song oscillates between r’n’b and afropop inspired by amapiano. In Push 2 StartTyla refers to the automotive world both in the lyrics and in the visual directed by the talented Aerin Moreno who set the scene in a car wash. Tyla and her friends strut in front of flashy colored vehicles waiting to be cleaned before beginning a sulphurous choreography while bubbles swirl in the air.
In the DRC, singer Sarah Kalume unveiled the single i love you before the arrival of his EP on November 29
It was at the very end of October that Sarah Kalume announced the arrival in stores of her song i love you. The singer from the DRC is putting all the chances on her side for the release of her EP, soberly titled Sarah Kalumeon November 29. i love you is just the foretaste of what this new project will be. The singer promises a fusion of Congolese sounds and Afro-modern rhythms. We will find pieces sung in Lingala and French. Sarah Kalume, affectionately called Queenie, has hinted that her EP will be about love. She gives us a glimpse of it in the beautiful clip produced by FAJ Director. Sarah Kalume will make a brief tour of French-speaking Africa and Central Europe to defend her project in 2025
Malian Sidiki Diabaté responds to Sensey’s invitation for the song Chains
Very few people know it, but Sensey’, who comes from the town of Melun in the Paris region, has deep roots in Mali. Seydou Cissé, his real name, was born in France to Malian parents. In his first life, SenSey’ was destined to become a professional footballer. This was without counting on the music which stood in his way as well as his passion for the manga universe, more particularly the Naruto saga. SenSey’ was also inspired by it to choose his stage name when he launched it in 2015. As Sensey’s notoriety was growing, it was his collaboration with Joé Dwèt Filé on the song Honey Damoiseau who will open the doors to the summits for him. His collaboration with the Malian Sidiki Diabaté was only a matter of time. The song Chains is a return to basics validated for Sensey’
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