ALL I NEED

Radio announcer and TV correspondent Brice Albin Yamedzeu runs his own production company, organizing concerts and various events, and is the director of programming for SweetFM in Douala. In each of those roles, he channels his passion for culture, music, sports and new technologies into innovative and diverse cross-media content

Award-winning songwriter, composer, and record producer Ayodele Basil — known professionally as Del B — built his reputation on a style of production that allows every artist he works with to showcase their unique vocal talents to the fullest.

A champion of contemporary South African culture and a popular TV presenter, Scoop Makhatini — born Siyabonga Ngwekazi — channels the latest news from the dynamic, ever-evolving street art scene to a broader “multiverse” audience.

The multiple award-winning rapper, songwriter, actress and poet Sho Madjozi — born Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif — is one of the biggest stars on the African pop scene today. As remarkable for her gqom beats and clever wordplay in multiple languages as she is for proudly highlighting Tsonga culture, she was named one of Forbes Africa’s “30 Under 30” in 2019.

Photographer and visual artist Thompson S. Ekong offers a thoughtful exploration of humanity, spreading Africa’s voice around the world by juxtaposing current issues and his immediate environment with the all-access omnipresence of the internet age.

Having started their career as muses and photographers, 2manysiblings have grown into the voice of the young generation. As the founders of Thrift Social — an enlightened twist on Kenya’s mitumba shopping, incorporating art, music, and street food — they are redefining how people look at, wear, and think about fashion, upcycling and circularity.