Coke Studio Africa is back, this time bigger and better. This project has been the talk of the town for the last one month and a half with great social media hype around it.It has brought together well known producers and A-list musicians from various parts of Africa. There will be 16 countries participating as compared to the last season where they were 11. This particular edition will broadcast in more than 30 countries across Africa which now includes artists from South Africa, Rwanda, Angola, Zimbabwe, Togo, Madagascar, Mauritius, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, DRC, Ethiopia and Cameroon. The last season featured Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, DRC, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Cote d’ Ivoire, & Togo since South Africa had its own edition. As seen in previous shows, Coke Studio inspires and introduces Africa’s greatest music talents to a new and wider audience through interaction, collaborations and cooperation amongst musical artists, while also building a strong brand connection with Africa’s young and growing population. The African continent is known for its amazing music talent in communities, cities and countries, and Coke Studio Africa gives these musicians more exposure, while enabling, collaborating and cooperating to create inspirational new sounds. The main artists for this particular season are as follows: Bruce Melodie from Rwanda, Tanzanian artists: Rayvanny, Izzo Bizness and Nandy, Ugandan artists Bebe Cool, Eddy Kenzo, Ykee Benda and Sheebah, Khaligraph Jones & Band Becca from Kenya, Sami Dan from Ethiopia, Nasty C, Busiswa, Mashayabhuqe from South Africa, Youssoupha from Democratic Republic of Congo, Runtown and Yemi from
Nigeria. Adding to the list are Dji Tafinha from Angola, Laura Beg from Mauritius, Jah Prayzah and Slapdee from Central Africa Republic, Bisa Kdei and Worlasi from Ghana, Betty G from Ethiopia, Bruce Melodie, Shellsy Baronet & Mr. Bow from Mozambique, Denise from Madagascar and Ozane from Togo, Freeda from Namibia. Key names in this year’s production are reputable producers such as Yuvir Pillay Nivedan a.k.a Sketchy Bongo and DJ Maphorisa from South Africa, Kiff No beat from Ivory Coast, Nahreel from Tanzania amongst others including American International superstar-Jason Derulo. Coke Studio Africa 2017 is expected to air in September in South and Central Africa markets and from September onwards in East and West Africa. We look forward to a great season named ‘The Global Fusion Edition’.