Four Rising Stars, One Continent: Apple Music Unleashes the Next Wave of African Talent – HYPE Magazine

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Tanzanian singer-songwriter HEVI is a rising force from Njombe, Makambako. With Afrobeat, R&B, and Bongo Flava influences, her emotionally rich storytelling and hit singles like “My Rider” signal the rise of a powerful voice in East African music.

As part of the Up Next program, these artists will be featured on Apple Music’s Up Next playlist, a genre-agnostic showcase of rising stars hand-picked by Apple Music editors from across the globe. With global heavyweights like Burna Boy, Tems, Rema, and Victoria Monét as alumni, this…