Donovan Haffner, winner of the 'Jazz Newcomer' category at the Jazz Parliamentary Awards 2025 is a south-east London born and bred alto saxophonist.
Donovan's debut album Alleviate is a vitally exciting contemporary jazz recording, that reflects Donovan Haffner's burgeoning talent in a glowing light. This essential body of work will undoubtedly position the young musician as a rising jazz star and one of 2025's breakthrough artists.
Boy Nash is a creative writer and performer with Ghanaian heritage who grew up in both London and Accra, he specialises in the fusion of spoken word, rap, and poetry. The purpose of Boy Nash's music is to inspire, motivate and help people achieve their goals and aspirations.
M3NSA ( born Bondzie Mensa Ansah ), producer, musician, performer, and filmmaker.
Known for his recognizable sound and instinctual storytelling while still deeply rooted in his motherland, Ghana, he has grown into an international act because of his ability to navigate different languages, cultures, and artistic expressions through the years.
From his beginnings, designing the sound of Hiplife, to today reinterpreting Afrobeats with his unique touch.
His journey has been a testament to artistic evolution, coming back live on stages with different performances, from music curation to club experiences to big live shows.
As a true artisan of his craft, M3NSA utilizes electronic instruments to build an alternative and emotionally resonant musical tapestry. His performances are not mere concerts; they are immersive experiences, a fusion of artistry and technology that transport audiences into the heart of his creative universe.
It's an invitation to join him on a musical odyssey, where the boundaries between languages, cultures, and genres blur, and the magic of M3NSA's artistry comes to life in electrifying fashion.
Afolabi Lipede, also known as Flame, is a multifaceted artist, serving as a music producer, bass guitarist, singer, songwriter and founder of Afunja Music, a fusion of African funk and jazz, drawing from a diverse array of cultural influences from the world music spectrum.
Born in Mozambique during a 16-year war, MoYah was forced to flee his country as a political refugee & move to Lisbon at a young age.
Inspired by his parents broad musical taste & the impact of Rap music whilst living in Portugal, he quickly learned that music could be used not only for entertainment but also as a powerful tool for self exploration & social expression.
Gary Washington AKA “The Urban Cellist" is a Multi-disciplinary artist, whose roots come from playing professionally in New Orleans. Gary has created his own unique sound, interspersing his vocals, beatboxing and layering it all while playing cello at the same time.
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Zamar-Eden is a Jamaican/ Sierra Leonean Bassist, Singer, Producer and Composer born and raised in South-East London. Her sound is influenced mainly by Neo-soul, jazz, Afro-Beat/Highlife, More recently Dub, Brazilian sounds and other musics of the diaspora.
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Love Itoya is a Greek-Nigerian singer-songwriter based in London, creating Pop, Afro and R&B music that blends soulful vocals with powerful storytelling. Her songs focus on empowerment, representation, and personal growth, drawing from her multicultural background to inspire and uplift audiences.
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David Kayode talks to Sewor Okudzeto on British Jazz/Afrobeat & his New album |Afro Soul Stories: E6
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411 Silks talks to Sewor Okudzeto on Casa Polo Club & Visual Identity | Afro Soul Stories: E5
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Zoka The Author talks on lyricism & Identity to Sewor Okudzeto | Afro Soul Stories: E4
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Mack Jehu & Sewor Okudzeto talk Ghanaian legends and UK Hip Hop |Afro Soul Stories:E3
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@LEMZITV talks with Sewor Okudzeto on Creative Connections | Afro Soul Stories E2
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Kofi Debrah & Sewor Okudzeto on Sustainability & Music: OKO Forest & AsaBaako Music Festival | Afro Soul Stories E1
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