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Artiste Profile: Meet Bongo Riot, South African’s Most Prolific Reggae Dancehall Artiste
Multiple award winning and most vibrant reggae cum dancehall artiste, Bongo Riot, born Mphikeleli Zungu, took a bold step with his solo career channeling his love for music through a music genre that isn’t so popular in South Africa amongst the youth in comparison to House; Kwaito, Amapiano and Hip Hop.
However, with his leading single “Saka Leyena” receiving positive feedback in the form of radio plays, it has proven to be a step in the right direction for the innovative musician who is setting to embark on a country-wide tour to promote his upcoming album.
It would be an unfair assumption to state that Riot’s career started when he joined Gang Of Instrumentals, a musical group in South Africa. The truth is, that’s where we all got to know the kwaThema resident after his voice reverberated over Teargas’ “Champions”, a song that took South Africa by storm and put Riot on the map.
Crowned ”Mzansi’s Finest” after he won a Castle Lager Hip Hop competition that required him to battle Hip Hop performers around South Africa, Riot
boldly stood out with his Ragga/Reggae rhymes as a member of SAMA winning urban-pop group from Johannesburg, Gang Of Instrumentals, whose members included the songstress (Tumi) and
rapper Mandla N.
In the shedding of his dreadlocks, he emancipated himself and aptly dropped the “Bongo” from his stage name. Bongo Riot is the king of the Southern Africa Reggae Dancehall fraternity.
In the quest for independence and to further showcase his skills, Riot signed with TS Records with a licensing deal from EMI Music/CCP Records and released a 14-track album that kicks off with a nostalgic intro that flows into the second track – “Far Away Bride” and you will certainly know that you’re in for a treat with the Reggae/Ragga album. The bulk of the production is from the legendary Robbie Malinga as well as fellow stable mate at TS Records, Lungelo and also boasts a feature from Lungelo on “Life” and Zahara on a track called “Thetha Nami”. The album, which is suitably titled “I Am an African”, is a melting pot of Reggae/Ragga/Hip Hop and Afro-Soul sounds.
Bongo Riot is currently working with Bantu Media Productions and in 2019, he released a new album titled “Next Levels” His Music will be distributed through Powertainment Reggae Sound.
“Bongo Riot” aka Dancehall Wakanda, is one of the greatest South African vocalists who does not excel only in Dancehall/Reggae genres but also does House, Afrobeat, Amapiano and Pop.
Bongo Riot has won several awards during his career span, the most recent being Best Reggae Dancehall album at South African Music Awards, 2020/2021.
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Ghanaian music duo A4, also known as Everclean and Chilly, have returned with a new hit song called “SLOW DOWN.”
A4 is recognized as a successful music duo that has been active in the industry for a long time, delivering timeless tracks such as “Atemuda” featuring Bisa Kdei, “Hot Dog,” “My Baby” featuring C2C, and “Gye Wani” featuring Kweku Darlington.
In their latest release, they collaborate with Ghanaian Female Afro pop artist Adepa Broni.
Stream the song using the link provided below.
Ghanaian rising music producer, singer, songwriter, and artists manager known as NAY RIDDIMS, previously Prince Of Beatz, has released a new song titled ‘Gizella Tsasso’ for Awutu Senya West MP.
In a caption seen by Riddims Ghana, the hardworking producer, who also owns ‘The God Records’, celebrated after being contacted by the MP for a campaign song.
Here is what he wrote:
History has repeated itself.
The young business man stated – I am not a politician, I mean business.
I am a young growing business man… I shall work for any party… I shall promote the good works of any party because Ghana is mine as well, and as a good citizen, it’s my responsibility to support anyone with similar interests.
NAY (Nay Riddims) is a young music producer formerly known as Prince Of Beatz since 2016, and has recently signed a contract in 2024 with our Honorable Gizella Akushika Tetteh Agbotui – the Sitting Parliamentary Candidate for Awutu Senya District constituency. This is a huge achievement for The God Records Label.
At present, this is not his initial experience collaborating with a politician. He previously collaborated with Honorable Hannah Serwaa Tetteh in 2016.
During the year 2016, he competed with various artists and secured the contract.
He expressed, “I am a musician and a young entrepreneur striving to make a positive impact.” Music is like a spouse to me; I value it greatly. I intend to take this seriously.
Still, I respect the courage and braveness of our only Mother, our MP Hon Gizella Akushika Tetteh Agbotui.
Listen to the song below
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