OUR ARTISTS
Zzero Sufuri
Zzero has been rapping for quite a few years but his breakthrough
came about two years ago (2018).
Hailing from Nairobi's Dagoretti area, his music is a reflection of youth culture in Kenya's capital and beyond. So much so that he has quickly become an iconic
figure within and outside of his target demographic.
Wondaboy
Wondaboy, is far from a novice to Nigeria’s Music Industry. In 2008, he and his former band, The Diamondz, were crowned the winners of the prestigious Star Quest Singing Competition. In Lagos, Nigeria. In 2012, Wonda embarked on a solo career as a singer/songwriter/producer.
Teejay Kere
Sub Sahara Entertainment is a music label dedicated to discovering and showcasing new talent from the African continent. Our artists bring unique sounds and stories to the world, and we are proud to introduce them to you. Click here to learn more about each artist and listen to their music.
Neema Ntalel
Neema Ntalel discovered her love for music while in high school and following that discovery, was in every club and group associated with music – choir, drama, musicgroups – many garnering her school awards. Neema recorded her first single, “Impressions of Love” after high school. The single was nominated for an American Gospel Music award for Best international act in 2003.
Marcus Kibucosya
A 29 year-old artist and music producer in Nairobi, Kenya. He
currently works as a studio producer at Sub Sahara Limited. His professional music career started back in 2008, when he confounded and produced a group called Camp Mulla. He coined the phrase – 254low – that popularized the Nairobi and Kenyan music identity all over Africa and the world.
Kayamba Africa
Kayamba Africa has been described as Kenya’s most listened to group. This choral pop
group shot to the limelight in 2000, receiving accolades for its adaptations of traditional
folk songs into pop urban renditions, now enjoyed by Kenyans from all spheres.
Camp Mulla
First East African artists to top charts on MTV Base, Trace TV and BET. Scooped two award at the Chaguo la Teeniez (CHAT) Awards Kenya’s premier youth awards. An even more exciting moment was their nomination for the prestigious world famous BET Awards in the best International act - Africa category. Although they did not win, the group is more than content to have been recognized internationally.
Kanja
Born in London to a Kenyan family and raised in the DMV (DC/Maryland/Virginia) area, where he developed his sound, KANJA has been touring
the world since the age of 15 sharing his unique sound. Known for blending hip-hop, R & B, reggae and African polyrhythmic music, KANJA infuses his native languages of Kikuyu and Swahili into his lyrics.
Abbas
Born in the 70's Abbas, grew up in the ‘hood of kariobangi south, a neighborhood in the outskirts of Nairobi city. His father was a painter, his mother was a housewife. Abbas got interested in music in the 90’s,back then he would regularly perform at Florida 2000 Jam session where youth would showcase their talent on Sunday afternoons. It eventually became a stepping stone to his establishing his hip hop career of rapping.
Ulopa
In 2009 Ulopa composed and produced the Copa Coca-Cola theme song for a regional
soccer tournament. Ulopa has since released his debut album “Cheza Nami” (Dance with me) which is an Afro-pop album with hit singles such as “Lady” and “Take you there” Ulopa is an artist,
sound engineer and producer at Ulopa Ngoma productions and Sub Sahara limited.
Margaret Waitherero
Formerly known as “African Woman”, Margaret Waitherero had a successful fifteen year career in the world of pop music as a benga artiste. This all changed in 2008 when she accepted Christ as her personal savior but her love for music did not end here. Waitherero’s first gospel album ‘Ndiinagira Ngai wakwa’ (I will song for my God), was released in 2008 followed by ‘Fungua roho yako’ (Open your Heart), released in 2009.