BIGSONG: Cobhams Asuquo (Efik pronunciation: [ˈko̞bʱäms äsˈuːku:wo̞]) (born January 6, 1981) is a Nigerian musician, producer, and songwriter. In 2005, Asuquo was signed on with Sony ATV London as a songwriter. After working as Head of Audio Productions at a local label, Questionmark Entertainment, he set up his own recording facility in 2006. He is … Read more
BIGSONG: Pastor Chigozie Wisdom Anyanwu is a seasoned gospel singer-songwriter, worship leader, and producer of Christian worship music. His first album Bow Down & Worship Him & Praise Adonai, was released in 2010. It sold over 40,000 copies within 4months, and got free air play in different radio stations and music sites across the nations. … Read more
BIGSONG: South African producer/songwriter Cassper Nyovest was born Refiloe Maele Phoolo in 1990, growing up involved in sports and studies, but developing a love of rapping by age 12. By age 16 he dropped out of school to pursue a career in music, spending a few years flailing before he was noticed by Motswako rapper … Read more
BIGSONG: With his fusion of dancehall, reggae, Afrobeat, and pop, Burna Boy emerged in the early part of the 2010s as one of Nigeria’s fastest-rising stars. The LeriQ-produced 2012 single “Like to Party” proved to be his breakout track and paved the way for his full-length debut, L.I.F.E, a year later. Over the next five … Read more
BIGSONG: Active since the mid-2000s, Nigerian songwriter/vocalist Brymo cultivated his unique style from a blend of R&B, rock, Afro-beat, and more. Brymo’s vibrant personality sat at the heart of his music as his career developed, candidly exploring matters of the heart as well as societal issues on albums like 2013’s Merchants, Dealers & Slaves. Brymo … Read more
BIGSONG: Boualem Boukacem (October 12, 1957, in Beni Amrane) is a singer of Kabyle music within Algerian music. He was born on October 12, 1957, under the name Boualem Boukacem in the Azela village within the actual Boumerdès Province. After completing his school studies, he began a teaching career in 1977 in the region of … Read more
BIGSONG: Ahmedu Augustine Obiabo (born in Ogwule, Agatu, Benue State, Nigeria), known by his stage name Blackface Naija or just Blackface, is a Nigerian dancehall, ragga, reggae singer, and songwriter. He is best known as co-writer of “African Queen” with 2Baba, a song made famous by the latter after it appeared on his debut solo … Read more
BIGSONG: Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo (born 11 March 1976), better known by his stage name Black Coffee, is a South African DJ, record producer and songwriter. Coffee established his own record label Soulistic Music, released debut self-titled album Black Coffee (2005), which incorporated elements of R&B and jazz. His career began around 1994 and became prominent … Read more
BIGSONG: Benjamin Dube (23 January 1962) is a South African gospel recording artist who rose to fame in the early 80s. Over the years he has released several albums which have reached gold and platinum status in the South African music rankings. Dube is also a lead pastor of the High Praise Centre in Voslorus, … Read more
BIGSONG: Messaoud Bellemou (Arabic: مسعود بلمو) is an Algerian musician and one of the most influential performers of modern raï music. He is considered by some people like one of the fathers of Modern Raï Music. Messaoud began his career playing the trumpet but soon became known for adding foreign instruments like the saxophone, violin, … Read more