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Algeria
1. Ahmed Arfa Frontman of multiracial rai outfit Ludomix

Cameroon
Coco Mbassi Intricate and expansive afro-jazz singer

DR of Congo
2. Koko Kanyinda Conga pioneer, vocalist and djembe drummer extraordinaire
Baby Sol Jazzy soul singer
Kasai Masai Formidable afropop-folk five-piece lead by soukous stalwart Nickens Nkoso
Grupo Lokito Salsa-rumba fusionists. Play in London June 27, 8pm, Canary Wharf

Eritrea
Kahsay Berhe Tigrigna singer
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Ghana
3. Tawiah UK soul lady. Plays in London June 12 , 7pm, Jazz Café
Sway Hip hop heavyweight
Osibisa Legendary ’70s afro-rock funk band. London-based members include guitarist Gregg Kofi Brown
Lethal Bizzle Grime pioneer turned grindie flag bearer. Plays in London July 3, 4pm, Wireless Festival, Hyde Park and July 19, 8pm, Lovebox Weekender, Victoria Park
Iron Braydz Hip hop producer, formerly half of Blind Alphabetz (see Mozambique). Plays in London June 4, 8pm, Coronet Theatre
Tuggstar Poet, rapper and one quarter of spoken-word collective Best Kept Secret

Kenya
4. Dave Okumu Guitarist maverick with Jade Fox/The Invisible/Future Sounds of Jazz
DJ Edu BBC 1Xtra DestiNation Africa DJ. Every Friday @ Club Entyce, SE18

Madagascar
5. Modeste Hugues Malagasy folk singer/songwriter/guitarist. Plays in London May 31 , 7.15pm, BP Lecture Theatre, British Museum

Malawi
Esau Mwamwaya Malawi folk popster
Dziko Afro broken-beat soul

Mali
6. Maya Jobarteh Afro-jazz singer, cousin of Toumani Diabaté and Kora player of eminent griot lineage

Mozambique
7. Mohammed Yahya Formerly half of prolific Muslim hip hop duo Blind Alphabetz (see Ghana). Plays in London June 5, 7pm, Inn on the Green, Ladbroke Grove; July 3, 7pm, Inn on the Green, Ladbroke Grove; July 13, 12pm, Rise Festival, South East London

Nigeria
8. Afrikan Boy Naija MC and nu-rave darling who, according to one of his biggest hits, wants to know who stole his visa. Plays in London June 20, 8pm, Bardens Boudoir, E1
Ben Onono Classically trained, Ivor Novello-nominated remixer-turned-solo artist. Plays in London June 10, Soho Review Bar
Ty UK hip hop pioneer. Plays in London June 14, 8pm, The Barbican Hall; July 12, 4pm, Albany Stage Theatre, SE6
Kele Okereke Frontman for indie pop-rockers Bloc Party
Skepta/JME Grime MC brothers and Boy Better Know entrepreneurs
SO Simple/Smokey (419 Squad) African hip hop/Naija-beat/urban music artists currently working with Moby
Dele Sosimi Former Fela Kuti/Egypt 80 band member and pioneering afrobeat percussionist and keyboardist
D’Banj Naija pop artist
Tunde Jegede Composer and multi-instrumentalist

Rwanda
Eric Soul Global beats DJ and son of legend Cécile Kayirebwa

Senegal
9. Estelle Hip-pop superstar recently number one with ‘American Boy’. Plays in London June 12, Shepherds Bush Empire
Taara Funky, rootsy group led by Seyni Diop
Kadialy Kouyate Mande griot and kora player. Plays in London May 11 , 7.30pm, The Loft, N8; 16 May 8pm St Ethelburga’s, Bishopsgate
Dou G Former Dakar hip hop stalwart now based in London

Sierra Leone
Abdul Tee-Jay King of palm wine guitar and Rokoto frontman
Gerald Pino & The Heartbreakers Singer/guitarist/bandleader Pino is a major influence on Fela Kuti. Plays in London with Seun Kuti & Egypt May 28, Barbican

Somalia
10. Maryam Mursal Jazz legend
Hudaydi ‘King of the Lute’
Aar Eclectic and popular young R ’n’ B and hip hop popster
Said Hussein Traditional oud player
Abdi Yare Up-and-coming Somali pop singer

South Africa
11. Mpho Skeef Brixton broken beat vocalist, daughter of Eugene Skeef (composer, poet, multi-instrumentalist and assistant to Steve Biko)
Pinise Saul Old-school afro-jazz singer
Doreen Thobekile Proponent of Kwaito soul and self-proclaimed ‘London Zulu’
Brian ‘Temba’ Makiwane Lion King star and R ’n’ B soul crooner
DJ Mo-Laudi Eclectic DJ. Plays every Thursday 6pm-2am at Senzai, Camden

Sudan
12. Emmanuel Jal Former child soldier turned rapper. Plays in London May 23, 10pm, Club Afrique, E16; May 26, Africa Day Celebration, Trafalgar Square; May 29, Rising Styles and Afrolution, Cargo EC2A; June 3, Berooted and Sonic 360, Vibe Bar E1; June 27 Nelson Mandela 90th Birthday Concert, Hyde Park
Ayak Hotly tipped singer, songwriter and MC

Uganda
Papa Paul Collaborated with Ugandan superstar Ragga Dee, now frontman of Afro-Antillean eight-piece Monkfish

Zambia
13. Hilary Mwelwa Lead singer of neo-soul outfit Hill St Soul

Zimbabwe
14. Shingai Shoniwa Lead singer/ bassist of rockers The Noisettes. Plays in London June 15, 8pm, Sanctuary Event, South Bank; July 5, 8pm, Clapham Common
Eska Mtungwazi Pianist, arranger and awesome vocalist working on a long-awaited debut album
Vula Sweet-voiced soul singer best known for her work with Basement Jaxx
Netsayi Chimurenga soul songstress
Harare Dance group with ex-Bhundu Boy Kenny Chitsvatsva. Plays in London May 29 , 7.30pm, Walkabout, Temple Street WC2R; June 12, 8pm, Battersea Barge, SW8; June 22, 8pm, NNLS, The Manor House, N3; July 11, 10pm Notting Hill Arts Club