African musicians to add to your playlist this Africa Day

By Lerato Maimela

Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity on 25 May 1953.

It is celebrated with arts and crafts, dance, poetry, fashion and music by African musicians.

There are many African musicians who contribute to the celebration of the rich and diverse cultures we find on the continent of Africa.

We celebrate five African artists who you should be listening to and who have had an influence on African popular music. Make sure to add them to your list:

Sha Sha

Charmaine Shamiso Mpambiro, commonly known as Sha Sha is an amapiano singer who was born in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Sha Sha gained popularity for her collaborations with South African amapiano producers such as DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small.

Sha Sha was awarded best new international act at the 2020 BET Awards, and has released an impressive track list such as Tender Love, Love You Tonight, Something About You and Sing It Back.