As “Vimbada” Kenyan hitmaker Moji ShortBaba will be making his Coke Studio Africa debut alongside Naiboi, currently riding high on his smash hit single “2 In 1'' Kenyan hip-hop heavyweight tKhaligraph Jones, recently crowned Best rapper in Africa at 2018 AFRIMMA Awards will be making a return to the show for the second time. From Tanzania, BET award-winner Rayvanny and top bongo balladist Nandy will grace the show for the second time. Some exciting newcomers on the show from Tanzania includeHarmonize of the “Kwangaru'' hit fame and Juma Jux, the celebrated bongo R&B sensation and Mdee Music signee Mimi Mars.
Uganda will be represented by top award-winning diva, Sheebah, returning on the show for her second time. She will be joined by popular Ugandan music acts such as Fik Fameica and KingSaha.
A roaster of first timers on the show from Ethiopia includes celebrated songstress Mahlet, to seasoned crooners: Bisrat, Abush Zekele, Yared Negu andRophnan Nuri.
The West African flavour on the show this season will be injected by celebrated music producer GospelOnDeBeatz and Nigerian music stars Skales and Rudeboy (formerly of P Square) as they light up the stage with groundbreaking performances and hit records. Production of Coke Studio Africa 2019 is ongoing, with artist duos and music producers creating music that will flavour across the continent. It will include over 10original compositions and a unique Coke Studio Africa Christmas playlist set for Dec 2018.
Winky D will be representing Zimbabwe on the show paired with Messias from Mozambique – produced by Nigerian producer GospelOnDeBeat. The anticipated new season will be a ground-breaking performances different musical genre
