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Lila Iké

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Lila Iké (born Alecia Tameka Grey; January 23, 1994) is a Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter. After releasing multiple singles, Iké released her debut EP The ExPerience in May 2020. Her debut album Treasure Self Love, released in August 2025, was nominated for a Grammy in the Reggae category. She performed at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

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Lila Iké (born Alecia Tameka Grey; January 23, 1994) is a Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter. After releasing multiple singles, Iké released her debut EP The ExPerience in May 2020. Her debut album Treasure Self Love, released in August 2025, was nominated for a Grammy in the Reggae category. She performed at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

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Magixx

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572.3K Followers
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Mahalia

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Teni

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Elton Mulenga, popularly known as Yo Maps, is one of Zambia's biggest modern music stars. Rising from humble beginnings in Lusaka, he captured national attention with the breakout hit "Finally" featuring Macky 2. Known for emotional love songs, smooth vocals, and intuitive storytelling, Yo Maps has built a reputation for creating music that connects deeply with everyday Zambians.

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Elton Mulenga, popularly known as Yo Maps, is one of Zambia's biggest modern music stars. Rising from humble beginnings in Lusaka, he captured national attention with the breakout hit "Finally" featuring Macky 2. Known for emotional love songs, smooth vocals, and intuitive storytelling, Yo Maps has built a reputation for creating music that connects deeply with everyday Zambians.

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Chef 187, born Chimwemwe Kalota, is widely respected as one of Zambia's greatest lyricists. With sharp wordplay, intelligent punch lines, and deep storytelling, he became a household name in Zambian hip hop. His music addresses social issues while maintaining relatable experiences, earning him admiration from both fans and fellow artists.

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Chef 187, born Chimwemwe Kalota, is widely respected as one of Zambia's greatest lyricists. With sharp wordplay, intelligent punch lines, and deep storytelling, he became a household name in Zambian hip hop. His music addresses social issues while maintaining relatable experiences, earning him admiration from both fans and fellow artists.

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Xaven

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KB is a singer, producer, and founder of Afro Music known for modern Afro-fusion and emotionally rich songwriting. He is respected for both his artistry and production work.

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KB is a singer, producer, and founder of Afro Music known for modern Afro-fusion and emotionally rich songwriting. He is respected for both his artistry and production work.

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Triple M is a rising rapper recognized for emotional lyrics, melodic rap flows, and relatable storytelling that resonates strongly with young listeners.

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Triple M is a rising rapper recognized for emotional lyrics, melodic rap flows, and relatable storytelling that resonates strongly with young listeners.

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JC Kalinks

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JC Kalinks is an energetic singer and performer whose music blends Afrobeat, dancehall, and local Zambian sounds into a youthful modern style.

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Mordecaii is a youthful singer and songwriter admired for emotional vocals, smooth melodies, and heartfelt songwriting.

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Mordecaii is a youthful singer and songwriter admired for emotional vocals, smooth melodies, and heartfelt songwriting.

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Victoria Wezi Mhone (born 25 May 1992), known in music circles as Wezi or Wezi HeartSound, is a Zambian singer and songwriter. She rose to fame in 2016 after releasing her debut EP Uhai which won her the 2016 new artist of the year at the Zambia Music Awards.

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Victoria Wezi Mhone (born 25 May 1992), known in music circles as Wezi or Wezi HeartSound, is a Zambian singer and songwriter. She rose to fame in 2016 after releasing her debut EP Uhai which won her the 2016 new artist of the year at the Zambia Music Awards.

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Chewe is a Zambian singer and songwriter known for contemporary Afro-pop music, youthful creativity, and smooth melodic sounds.

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Chewe is a Zambian singer and songwriter known for contemporary Afro-pop music, youthful creativity, and smooth melodic sounds.

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Rustar

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Rustar is a Zambian artist recognized for energetic performances, youthful consistency, and modern Afro-fusion music influenced by contemporary street culture.

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Rustar is a Zambian artist recognized for energetic performances, youthful consistency, and modern Afro-fusion music influenced by contemporary street culture.

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F Jay

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F Jay is a singer and songwriter celebrated for smooth R&B vocals and emotionally driven Afro-pop music.

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F Jay is a singer and songwriter celebrated for smooth R&B vocals and emotionally driven Afro-pop music.

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Kanina Kandalama

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Kanine Kandalama is a bold female rapper known for confident delivery, youthful energy, and strong presence in Zambia's modern hip hop scene.

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Kanine Kandalama is a bold female rapper known for confident delivery, youthful energy, and strong presence in Zambia's modern hip hop scene.

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Styve Ace

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Iamwaters

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Gideon Emery (born September 12, 1972) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Deucalion in Teen Wolf and starring as himself in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. His career also includes providing voice-over work in video games, television series and films, notably as Fenris in Dragon Age II.

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Gideon Emery (born September 12, 1972) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Deucalion in Teen Wolf and starring as himself in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. His career also includes providing voice-over work in video games, television series and films, notably as Fenris in Dragon Age II.

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Mag44

born Magnus Mando

33K Monthly Listeners
5 Studio Albums
22K Spotify Followers
2013 Solo Debut
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Magnus Mando, professionally known as Mag44, is a prolific Zambian music producer and singer. He is a pioneer in the Zambian hip-hop and gospel scene, known for his signature production style that blends heavy beats with lyrical precision.

Beyond his own solo releases like Jijue, Brave Only, and Mr Mando, Mag44 is the creative force behind many of the region's biggest hits. His recent work on The Way (2025) continues to push the boundaries of sound and spirituality in African music.

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The Way
Album · 2025
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Bwana
Album · 2019
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Album · 2021
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Jijue
Album · 2013
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Mag44 is widely recognized as the architect of modern Zambian gospel hip-hop production. His ability to fuse heavy basslines with spiritual messages has influenced a generation of artists under the Brave Only Music movement.

From producing multi-award-winning albums to his own solo artistic evolution, Magnus Mando remains a central pillar of the Zambian music industry.

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