BIGSONG: Wes Madiko (15 January 1964 – 25 June 2021), better known as Wes, was a Cameroonian musician. He is probably best known among Western audiences for his cover of “Upendi”, from The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride, as well as work with Deep Forest and his own 1997 hit “Alane” produced by Michel Sanchez. … Read more
BIGSONG: Humberto Carlos Benfica, known as Wazimbo (born November 11, 1948), is a Mozambican vocalist considered one of the greatest voices of Mozambique and one of the most famous marrabenta singers. Born in Chibuto, in Gaza Province, Mozambique he moved to the capital — Lourenço Marques (present-day Maputo) — where he grew up in the … Read more
BIGSONG: Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe (born 18 October 1985), popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer. and songwriter. Early life Wande Coal was born on 18 October 1985 in Lagos Island, Lagos state, Nigeria, to Chief Ibukun Olufunto and Omolara Oluwayemisi Ojosipe. The first of two children, Education Wande Coal began his primary school education at Staff Nursery and Primary … Read more
BIGSONG: Waliou Jacques Daniel Isheola “Wally” Badarou (born 22 March 1955) is a French musician. Born in France with ancestry from Benin, West Africa, Badarou is known for his close association with the English group Level 42, and for his prolific work as a session musician with a wide variety of performers from around the … Read more
BIGSONG: Enoch Nana Yaw Oduro- Agyei, known by his stage name Trigmatic, is a Ghanaian musician, composer and songwriter from Accra, Ghana. On March 18, 2022, he hosted the debut edition of the Africa Music Business Dialogue at the SIlverbird Cinemas in Accra. Early life Enoch Nana Yaw Oduro-Agyei was born on the streets of … Read more
BIGSONG: Tokollo Tshabalala was born on October 14, 1976 (age 45) in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a celebrity singer. His successful albums are Longest Time, Heist, Guz 2001, Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album. He is a member of music group TKZee (Since 1996). His popular songs are Sgub’ Sam’Heist · … Read more
BIGSONG: Timi Dakolo (born January 20, 1981) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and music producer. He emerged winner of the inaugural season of Idols West Africa in 2007.Accompanying his victory was a recording contract with Sony BMG, in addition to other prizes. Childhood and Early career Timi Dakolo was born in Accra, Ghana to a … Read more
BIGSONG: Inetimi Timaya Odon (born 15 August 1980), better known by his stage name Timaya, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He hails from Odi, Bayelsa state. He is the founder of DM Records Limited. His solo career began in 2005 with the release of “Dem Mama”, which also appeared on his debut album, True … Read more
BIGSONG: Tim Godfrey is a Nigerian gospel singer. He is best known for his song Nara in collaboration with Travis Greene. He is the founder and owner of the record label Rox Nation and also the Founder of Xtreme Crew. Career Early life and career beginnings Timothy Chukwudi Godfrey was born on the 26th day … Read more
BIGSONG: Temilade Openiyi (born 11 June 1995), known professionally as Tems, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Tems is best known for her feature alongside Drake on Future’s 2022 single, “Wait for U”, which debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100, making her the first African artist to debut at number one and the … Read more