BIGSONG: Portia was born in Lusaka, Zambia in 1990. Her father was a member of a South African anti-apartheid movement and was killed under unclear circumstances when she was one year old. A Zambian born Portia Thanjekwayo grew up in Lusaka, the capital and largest city of Zambia.She started singing when she was just 8 … Read more
BIGSONG: Onyeka Onwenu (born 31 January 1952) is a Nigerian singer/songwriter, actress, human right activist, social activist, journalist, politician, and former X Factor series judge. Dubbed the “Elegant Stallion” by the Nigerian press, she is a former chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture. In 2013 she was appointed the Executive Director/Chief … Read more
BIGSONG: Ohemaa Mercy is a Ghanaian contemporary gospel singer with several awards to her name. Early life and education Mercy Amoah popularly known as Ohemaa Mercy was born in Weija, Accra to Fantis parents, Mr and Mrs Amoah, from Abakrapa and Elmina respectively. She lived most of her young life in Koforidua. Ohemaa Mercy undertook … Read more
BIGSONG: Oyenike Laoye, known professionally as Nikki Laoye, is a Nigerian recording artist, singer, humanitarian, songwriter, dancer and occasional actress, renowned for her musical expressions and stage performances. As a recording artist, Laoye’s music has earned her several awards including The Headies Award in 2013 for Best Female Vocal Performance and the All African Music … Read more
BIGSONG: Mirriam Mukape (born 4 August 1986) is a Zambian pop and R&B singer, actress and songwriter who performs under the stage name Mampi. Her music is kwaito and reggae inspired. She is one of the most viewed Zambian female artists on YouTube. Early life Mampi was born in Lusaka on 4 August 1986. She … Read more
BIGSONG: Elisa Lisete James Humbane, popularly known as Lizha James, is a Mozambican musician. Born in the capital of Mozambique, Maputo her style of music includes a mix of rhythms such as Marrabenta, Ragga, R&B and Hip hop. She is also notorious for her Mozambique style Dzukuta Pandža. For two consecutive years she was nominated … Read more
BIGSONG: Khadyjah Fofanah (born 21 June 1980 in Koidu Town, Sierra Leone) better known by her stage name Khady Black is a Sierra Leonean rastafarian and Roots reggae musician. She is Sierra Leone’s first international female reggae artist. Khady Black sings mainly in English, Krio and in her native Mandinka language. Because of her style … Read more
BIGSONG: Judith Babirye is a Ugandan gospel musician and politician. She is a senior pastor at “New Life Deliverance Church”, in Makindye Division, in the southeastern part of Kampala, Uganda’s capital city. She also served as the elected Member of Parliament representing Buikwe District Women Constituency in the 10th Parliament (2016–2021). Early life and education … Read more
BIGSONG: Early background Janet Manyowa is a Zimbabwean gospel musician. She was born in Harare and resided in Chegutu. Her parents identified her passion for music and they sent her to music school at the age of ten. Her career started when she was leading praise and worship in her hometown church. Career Janet Manyowa … Read more
BIGSONG: Hadiza Blell, now Hadiza Blell-Olo, better known by her stage name Di’Ja, is a Nigerian singer. She is currently signed to Mavin Records. In 2009, she released her first single “Rock Steady”, which was nominated for Best Urban/R&B Single at the 2009 Canadian Radio Music Awards. Moreover, she won the Best New Artist award … Read more