afro tech

The name is in direct symmetry with Afro house whereas in frame of reference the prefix 'afro' defines anything relating to African culture as well as Africa.{{Cite web |author-link=Collins Dictionary |title=Afro- |url=https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/afro |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120608162529/https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/afro |archive-date=8 June 2012 |access-date=23 December 2023 |website=Collins Dictionary}} The suffix 'tech' appeared to be designated on account of the evident immediate connection to techno.File:Maud Cuney Hare-55-Zulu Singers in London.jpg singers in London"|left]] Vocals or lyrics are predominantly delivered in Xhosa and Zulu.{{Cite web |last=Mohlomi |first=Setumo-Thebe |author-link=Mixmag |date=6 December 2023 |title=Journey Music: South Africa's Afro Tech sound travels globally and transports spiritually |url=https://mixmag.net/feature/afrotech-afro-house-south-african-dance-music-amapiano-interview-scene-report |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213085030/https://mixmag.net/feature/afrotech-afro-house-south-african-dance-music-amapiano-interview-scene-report |archive-date=13 December 2023 |access-date=23 December 2023 |website=Mixmag}}

Afro-tech is a combination of Afro house and techno sounds inclusive of various African percussion.{{Cite news |last=Kidman |first=Jerome |date=28 February 2023 |title=CROSSOVER AND COLLECTIVITY: WHY LONDON'S HOUSE UNDERGROUND IS EVOLVING |work=Mixmag |url=https://mixmag.net/feature/london-afro-house-underground-movement-evolving-south-africa-amapiano-afro-tech-funky-interview |url-status=live |access-date=11 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111012535/https://mixmag.net/feature/london-afro-house-underground-movement-evolving-south-africa-amapiano-afro-tech-funky-interview |archive-date=11 November 2023}}{{Cite web |author-link=Mixmag |date=3 November 2023 |title=UKÄRÄ, AFROKILLERZ release debut album |url=https://mixmagde.com/read/ukaerae-afrokillerz-release-debut-album-music |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205212952/https://mixmagde.com/read/ukaerae-afrokillerz-release-debut-album-music |archive-date=5 December 2023 |access-date=6 November 2023 |website=Mixmag DE}}

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The genre emerged in the 2010s, when record producers started exploring a distinct sound, reminiscent of afro-house but characterized by a stronger techno influence. Presumed precursor examples, being McLloyd's "Tembisa Funk", Blackwhole's "1000 seconds", DJ Tira's Ezase Afro Vol.1 "Won't Let Go", Bekzin Terris' ',"The Calling" (Woza Madala), Punk Mbedzi's "6th Sense" as well as Black Coffee's "We Dance Again".{{Cite web |last=Maneta |first=Rofhiwa |date=25 July 2017 |title=10 Classic South African House Songs You Need to Hear |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/south-african-house-songs-10-best/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011070515/https://www.okayafrica.com/south-african-house-songs-10-best/ |archive-date=11 October 2017 |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=Okay Africa}}{{Cite web |last=Mbayimbayi |first=Asanda |author-link=The Citizen (South African newspaper) |date=29 August 2023 |title='Malume Way': DJ Tira celebrates 47th birthday with new album |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/dj-tira-birthday-new-album-malume-way/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231202050859/https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/dj-tira-birthday-new-album-malume-way/ |archive-date=2 December 2023 |access-date=23 December 2023 |website=The Citizen}}{{Cite web |last=Orlov |first=Piotr |author-link=NPR |date=2 September 2016 |title=Songs We Love: Black Coffee, 'We Dance Again (Feat. Nakhane Toure)' |url=https://www.npr.org/2016/09/02/492100974/songs-we-love-black-coffee-we-dance-again-feat-nakhane-toure |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214030646/https://www.npr.org/2016/09/02/492100974/songs-we-love-black-coffee-we-dance-again-feat-nakhane-toure |archive-date=14 December 2023 |access-date=23 December 2023 |website=NPR}}{{Citation needed|date=May 2024}} Additionally, gqom was prevalent during the period.{{Cite web |title=Here's Your Essential Gqom Playlist From DJ Lag & Rudeboyz - Okayplayer |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/gqom-playlist-dj-lag-rudeboyz-select-their-essential-tracks/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=OkayAfrica |language=en |archive-date=21 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240221023435/https://www.okayafrica.com/gqom-playlist-dj-lag-rudeboyz-select-their-essential-tracks/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Pareles |first=Jon |date=2017-05-03 |title=Red Bull Music Academy Festival: Gqom and Patrick Adams |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/03/arts/music/red-bull-music-academy-festival-gqom-and-patrick-adams.html |access-date=2024-06-10 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}

{{Blockquote|text=But although it seemed to have appeared from some alien reality, gqom was actually a kind of feverish hardcore reimagining of kwaito, afro-house and what was known locally as 'broken beat'.|author=Matthew Collin|title="Rave On - Global Adventures in Electronic Dance Music", 2018}}

In 2015, Grammy award-winning artist Black Coffee received the Breakthrough of the Year award at the DJ Awards, primarily due to the song "We Dance Again" featuring Nakhane.{{Cite news |last=RDM |first=NEWS WIRE |date=30 September 2015 |title=DJ Black Coffee Scores Award in DJ Capital Of The World |work=Sowetan Live |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2015-09-30-dj-black-coffee-scores-award-in-dj-capital-of-the-world/#google_vignette |url-status=live |access-date=11 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111012809/https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2015-09-30-dj-black-coffee-scores-award-in-dj-capital-of-the-world/#google_vignette |archive-date=11 November 2023}}{{Cite news |last=Vikilahle |first=Luthando |date=28 April 2023 |title=Award winning Afro-tech DJ Rabs Vhafuwi returns with yet another enchanting music |work=GQ |url=https://www.gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/award-winning-afro-tech-dj-rabs-vhafuwi-returns-with-yet-another-enchanting-music-f0e37393-fe90-4b70-8e23-dde61a2500ff |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=3 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231103124111/https://www.gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/award-winning-afro-tech-dj-rabs-vhafuwi-returns-with-yet-another-enchanting-music-f0e37393-fe90-4b70-8e23-dde61a2500ff |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Mphande |first=Joy |date=26 June 2023 |title=Gwara gwara originator DJ Bongz embarks on his Afro Tech journey |work=Times Live |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-06-26-gwara-gwara-originator-dj-bongz-embarks-on-his-afro-tech-journey/ |url-status=live |access-date=6 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230911174338/https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-06-26-gwara-gwara-originator-dj-bongz-embarks-on-his-afro-tech-journey/ |archive-date=11 September 2023}}

File:Nakhane live at Omeara.jpg.|left]] In 2018, Punk Mbedzi recorded a live Afro tech mix for Redbull.

Gqom, DJ and producer, DJ Lag released a song titled, "3 Step Culo".{{Cite news |last=Bruce-Jones |first=Henry |date=10 August 2018 |title=Gqom king DJ Lag drops new single from forthcoming EP Stampit |work=FACT Magazine |url=https://www.factmag.com/2018/08/10/dj-lag-drops-new-single-from-stampit-ep/ |url-status=live |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810145920/https://www.factmag.com/2018/08/10/dj-lag-drops-new-single-from-stampit-ep/ |archive-date=10 August 2018}} Some of DJ Lag's work showcases the fusion of afro tech with other genres such as gqom, amapiano and Afro house.{{Cite web |title=Interview: DJ Lag is Firm on Taking Gqom To The Rest of the World - Okayplayer |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/dj-lag-firm-taking-gqom-to-the-world/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=OkayAfrica |language=en |archive-date=17 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217171053/https://www.okayafrica.com/dj-lag-firm-taking-gqom-to-the-world/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |date=15 May 2023 |title=Six More Artists You Have to See Right Now |work=Redbull |url=https://www.redbull.com/za-en/six-more-red-bull-unlocked-artists |url-status=live |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112152007/https://www.redbull.com/za-en/six-more-red-bull-unlocked-artists |archive-date=12 November 2023}}

{{Blockquote|text=Obviously they're hearing Black Coffee and all that Durban house sound with the drones, the reverb and the mental syncopated shakers, but they're taking away it's smoothness, Jones explains. They go "fuck it" and they strip out the vocals, take out that four-on-the-floor kick drum and start giving it that broken rhythm. Then they add that drone and that one-note repetition that goes on for about six minutes.|author=Matthew Collin|title="Rave On - Global Adventures in Electronic Dance Music", 2018}}

Euphonik{{Cite news |last=Seemela |first=Masego |author-link=TimesLIVE |date=24 October 2019 |title=Black Coffee commends DJ Themba for starting 'afresh' |work=Times Live |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-10-24-black-coffee-commends-dj-themba-for-starting-afresh/ |url-status=live |access-date=24 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191024163140/https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-10-24-black-coffee-commends-dj-themba-for-starting-afresh/ |archive-date=24 October 2019}} changed his stage name to "DJ Themba".{{Cite news |last=Kekana |first=Chrizelda |author-link=TimesLIVE |date=20 July 2018 |title=Euphonik bags a DJ Award nod as DJ Themba! |work=Times Live |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2018-07-20-euphonik-bags-a-dj-award-nod-as-dj-themba/ |url-status=live |access-date=24 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180720113742/https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2018-07-20-euphonik-bags-a-dj-award-nod-as-dj-themba/ |archive-date=20 July 2018}}

File:MJC3 (By Mike Massaro).jpg, most famed for techno collaborated with Culoe De Song, in 2018. ]]

Culoe De Song released the album Black which featured British-Japanese techno musician, Maya Jane Coles as well as Da Capo. The album was especially curated for the event "Black NYC" in New York City which was headlined by De Song and German, DJ Dixon.{{Cite web |last=Holbrook |first=Cameron |author-link=Mixmag |date=20 March 2018 |title=Culoe De Song reveals his rhythmically distinct mix album 'Black' |url=https://mixmag.net/read/culoe-de-song-reveals-his-rhythmically-distinct-mix-album-black-news |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180703123210/http://mixmag.net/read/culoe-de-song-reveals-his-rhythmically-distinct-mix-album-black-news |archive-date=3 July 2018 |access-date=23 December 2023 |website=Mixmag}}

In 2019, Holly Rey was the first woman in 20 years to win the South African Music Awards, Record of the Year, award for her single "Deeper". Holly Rey had taken over from Brenda Fassie who won the award in 1999 for "Vulindlela".{{Cite news |author-link=East Coast Radio (South Africa) |date=5 June 2019 |title=Holly Rey becomes first woman to win SAMA 'Record of the Year' in 20 years |work=East Coast Radio |url=https://www.ecr.co.za/music/music-blog/holly-rey-becomes-first-woman-to-win-sama-record-of-the-year-in-20-years/ |url-status=live |access-date=23 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202100949/https://www.ecr.co.za/music/music-blog/holly-rey-becomes-first-woman-to-win-sama-record-of-the-year-in-20-years/ |archive-date=2 December 2020}} In 2023, she collaborated with Kenyan musician, Blinky Bill on the song "25 To Life".{{Cite web |last=Choge |first=Peter |date=27 September 2023 |title=Holly Rey teams up with Blinky Bill on 25 To Life track |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/holly-rey-teams-blinky-bill-25-life-track |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222013027/https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/holly-rey-teams-blinky-bill-25-life-track |archive-date=22 December 2023 |access-date=24 December 2023 |website=Music in Africa}}

In 2020, DJ Shimza became the first DJ, ever to play a set on Robben Island.{{Cite news |last=Kekana |first=Chrizelda |author-link=Sowetan LIVE |date=20 July 2020 |title=Siya Kolisi and DJ Shimza make music and history |work=Sowetan Live |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/pic-of-the-day/2020-07-20-siya-kolisi-and-dj-shimza-make-music-and-history/ |url-status=live |access-date=23 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813002113/https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/pic-of-the-day/2020-07-20-siya-kolisi-and-dj-shimza-make-music-and-history/ |archive-date=13 August 2020}} During the apartheid regime, Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on the island for 18 years.{{Cite web |last=Diaz |first=Jaclyn |author-link=NPR |date=7 January 2022 |title=The key to Nelson Mandela's Robben Island prison cell is returning to South Africa |url=https://www.npr.org/2022/01/07/1071278075/nelson-mandela-robben-island-prison-cell-key-auction |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230714115417/https://www.npr.org/2022/01/07/1071278075/nelson-mandela-robben-island-prison-cell-key-auction |archive-date=14 July 2023 |access-date=23 December 2023 |website=NPR}}

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DJ Clock, NaakmusiQ and DJ Tira released "SuperHero", described as "an old techno flavour and a strong kwaito feel". The song's music video was filmed solely using the mobile phones of DJ Tira and NaakMusiQ.{{Cite web |last=Shumba |first=Ano |date=9 July 2020 |title=Top SA house songs of 2020 |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/top-sa-house-songs-2020 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011070515/https://www.okayafrica.com/south-african-house-songs-10-best/ |archive-date=11 October 2017 |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=Music in Africa}}

In 2021, Black Coffee collaborated with the singer, Cassie on a song titled, "Time".{{Cite web |last=Shabangu |first=Nobantu |author-link=OkayAfrica |date=5 February 2021 |title=Black Coffee drops highly anticipated album 'Subconsciously' |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/black-coffee-drops-latest-album-subconsciously/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601122537/https://www.okayafrica.com/black-coffee-drops-latest-album-subconsciously/ |archive-date=1 June 2023 |access-date=23 December 2023 |website=Okay Africa}}

"IMali" was released by Grammy-award-winning musician Zakes Bantwini, songstress Nana Atta and Karyendasoul. The song was certified platinum and debuted at number 1, on South African, charts.{{Cite web |last=Gusha |first=Anelisa |date=13 June 2022 |title=Karyendasoul's struggle for success rewarded with Sama nominations |url=https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/2022-06-13-karyendasouls-struggle-for-success-rewarded-with-sama-nominations/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613062143/https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/lifestyle/entertainment/2022-06-13-karyendasouls-struggle-for-success-rewarded-with-sama-nominations/ |archive-date=13 June 2022 |access-date=23 December 2023 |website=Dispatch Live}}

In 2022, Caiiro and Enoo Napa performed a back to back, set for Mixmag's, In The Lab Johannesburg.{{Cite web |author-link=Mixmag |date=14 July 2022 |title=Caiiro B2B In The Lab Johannesburg |url=https://mixmag.net/read/caiiro-b2b-enoo-napa-in-the-lab-johannesburg-dj-lab |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214030649/https://mixmag.net/read/caiiro-b2b-enoo-napa-in-the-lab-johannesburg-dj-lab |archive-date=14 December 2023 |access-date=24 December 2023 |website=Mixmag}}

Through German electronic music record label Get Physical Music, producer, vocalist and singer Thandi Draai released a compilation album titled Africa Gets Physical Vol. 4. The compilation showcased afro-tech musicians from various African countries such as Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and South Africa, among others. It was abundant in African percussion, vocals and rhythms. The album, comprised 17 songs and featured Thakzin, Atmos Blaq, Drega, Dawgpound and Kitty Amor.{{Cite web |last=Ingram |first=Niamh |author-link=Mixmag |date=22 January 2022 |title=COMPILATION ALBUM, 'AFRICA GETS PHYSICAL VOL.4' |url=https://mixmag.net/read/thandi-draai-new-compilation-album-release-news |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122091805/https://mixmag.net/read/thandi-draai-new-compilation-album-release-news |archive-date=22 January 2022 |access-date=9 April 2024 |website=Mixmag}}

In 2023, Spotify established the "AfroTech Now" playlist.{{Cite web |year=2023 |title=AfroTech Now |url=https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXb6pBzjNjXR1 |access-date=11 November 2023 |website=Spotify |archive-date=11 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231111012554/https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXb6pBzjNjXR1 |url-status=live }}

Karyendasoul released his debut album, We Live 4 Our Music. The album included other acclaimed afro house and afro tech artists such as songwriters and singers Ami Faku, Msaki, Simmy and Zakes Bantwini. The album was listed in DJ Mag's, top albums of 2023.{{Cite web |author-link=DJ Mag |date=13 December 2023 |title=DJ Mag's top albums of 2023 |url=https://djmag.com/features/dj-mags-top-albums-2023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214160825/https://djmag.com/features/dj-mags-top-albums-2023 |archive-date=14 December 2023 |access-date=24 December 2023 |website=DJ Mag}}

"iPlan" by gqom producer Dlala Thukzin ( known for fusing gqom with Afro tech and amapiano){{Cite web |last=Adimora |first=Makua |date=27 March 2023 |title=These are the most exciting gqom producers right now |url=https://djmag.com/features/these-are-most-exciting-gqom-producers-right-now |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240303203739/https://djmag.com/features/these-are-most-exciting-gqom-producers-right-now |archive-date=3 March 2024 |access-date=9 May 2024 |website=DJ Mag}} debuted at number 1 on Billboard South Africa songs,{{Cite magazine |last=Cusson |first=Michael |date=2022-02-15 |title=South Africa Songs |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/south-africa-songs-hotw/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US |archive-date=24 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824182351/https://www.billboard.com/charts/south-africa-songs-hotw/ |url-status=live }} and on The Official South African Charts,{{Cite web |title=Local & International Streaming Chart Top 10 Week 41-2023 |url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-10-week-41-2023/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=TOSAC |language=en-GB |archive-date=27 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027080214/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/local-international-streaming-chart-top-10-week-41-2023/ |url-status=live }} also surpassed 2 millions streams,{{Cite news |last=Moloto |first=Phehello |date=11 October 2023 |title=Dlala Thukzin's 'iPlan' hits top spot on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music Charts |work=Zkhipani |url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/dlala-thukzins-iplan-hits-top-spot-on-youtube-spotify-and-apple-music-charts/ |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=27 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231027080214/https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/dlala-thukzins-iplan-hits-top-spot-on-youtube-spotify-and-apple-music-charts/ |url-status=live }} and achieved double-platinum status in 2 weeks.{{Cite news |last=Pasiya |first=Lutho |date=6 October 2023 |title=Dlala Thukzin is taking the music industry by storm |work=IOL.Sunday Tribune |url=https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/dlala-thukzin-is-taking-the-music-industry-by-storm-d2f3282c-e1d5-49d9-98c8-302b3595c54a |access-date=12 November 2023 |archive-date=14 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231014190128/https://www.iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/dlala-thukzin-is-taking-the-music-industry-by-storm-d2f3282c-e1d5-49d9-98c8-302b3595c54a |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Darangwa |first=Shangai |date=2023-11-08 |title=Song of the summer 'iPlan' goes double platinum, continues to top several charts |url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/song-of-the-summer-iplan-goes-double-platinum-continues-to-top-several-charts-a9e2acaf-45bb-4e56-810d-2ae2cdf49a9f |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Independent Online |archive-date=10 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231110231921/https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/local/song-of-the-summer-iplan-goes-double-platinum-continues-to-top-several-charts-a9e2acaf-45bb-4e56-810d-2ae2cdf49a9f |url-status=live }}

DJ, DESIREE{{Cite web |last=Khalfe |first=Farah |date=16 August 2022 |title=Women in Charge: Meet afro-electronic DJ, Desiree |url=https://www.glamour.co.za/lifestyle/glamour-guides/women-in-charge-meet-afro-electronic-dj-desiree-15b30b2b-2f9e-4a26-8ceb-b910a6307979 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816121514/https://www.glamour.co.za/lifestyle/glamour-guides/women-in-charge-meet-afro-electronic-dj-desiree-15b30b2b-2f9e-4a26-8ceb-b910a6307979 |archive-date=16 August 2022 |access-date=12 December 2023 |website=Glamour Magazine}} was announced as the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Future Star, winner.

Lizwi{{Cite news |last=Bambalele |first=Patience |author-link=Sowetan LIVE |date=4 February 2022 |title=Lizwi uses her voice to make her mark globally |work=Sowetan Live |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2022-02-04-lizwi-uses-her-voice-to-make-her-mark-globally/ |url-status=live |access-date=23 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231109115035/https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2022-02-04-lizwi-uses-her-voice-to-make-her-mark-globally/ |archive-date=9 November 2023}} released "Prayer". The song's delivery is a Christian prayer in Zulu.

Portuguese, duo Afrokillerz released their 11 songs, debut album, "UKÄRÄ" featuring Angolan artist Irina Vasconcelos and singer, Szon.

Mörda (former Black Motion, member){{Cite news |last=Ngenyane |first=Andiswa |author-link=Daily Sun (South Africa) |date=14 June 2023 |title=In Motion: Morda finally finds his feet! |work=Daily Sun |url=https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/celebs/morda-opens-up-about-life-after-black-motion-20230613 |url-status=live |access-date=20 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230614131144/https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/celebs/morda-opens-up-about-life-after-black-motion-20230613 |archive-date=14 June 2023}} and musician Brenden Praise featured on The Color Purple(soundtrack). They remixed Tamela Mann's "Mysterious Ways". The compilation included other acclaimed artists such as Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Usher and Halle Bailey.{{Cite web |last=Kaelo |first=Goitsemodimo |date=2023-05-07 |title=Morda, Artwork Sounds' date for MaGaborone |url=https://www.mmegi.bw/lifestyle/morda-artwork-sounds-date-for-magaborone/news |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=Mmegi Online |language=en |archive-date=7 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507122644/https://www.mmegi.bw/lifestyle/morda-artwork-sounds-date-for-magaborone/news |url-status=live }}{{Cite news |last=Live |first=Tshisa |author-link=TimesLIVE |date=19 December 2023 |title=Mörda and Brenden Praise feature on 'The Color Purple' soundtrack |work=Times Live |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-12-19-mrda-and-brenden-praise-feature-on-the-color-purple-soundtrack/ |url-status=live |access-date=20 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231219130712/https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2023-12-19-mrda-and-brenden-praise-feature-on-the-color-purple-soundtrack/ |archive-date=19 December 2023}}

In 2024, GIMC Afro Tech 5.0 was held in Botswana. The event was established in April 2022. Previously South African Afro tech acts such as Da Capo, Africa Da Deep, Darque, Mpho.Wav, Culoe De Song, Sun El Musician, Black Motion, Lemon and Herb amongst local acts Nurogroove and Raul Bryan were showcased. Event organizer, Fish Pabalinga stipulated that "the event has positively impacted the growth of Afro Tech in the country".{{Cite news |last=Boranabi |first=Kabelo |author-link=Mmegi |date=27 March 2024 |title=GIMC Afro Tech goes '6-To-6' on fifth edition |url=https://www.mmegi.bw/lifestyle/gimc-afro-tech-goes-6-to-6-on-fifth-edition/news |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240331001937/https://www.mmegi.bw/lifestyle/gimc-afro-tech-goes-6-to-6-on-fifth-edition/news |archive-date=31 March 2024 |access-date=2 April 2024 |work=Mmegi}}

American singer Aloe Blacc most noted as the songster on Avicii's, "Wake Me Up" collaborated with DJ Shimza for single "Darling" an afro-tech and soul interpretation of Ben E. King's 1961 single, "Stand By Me".{{Cite web |last=Mogkolo |first=Doreen |date=15 March 2024 |title=The darling of Afro-tech sound, DJ Shimza, goes global |url=https://scrolla.africa/the-darling-of-afro-tech-sound-dj-shimza-goes-global/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402093542/https://scrolla.africa/the-darling-of-afro-tech-sound-dj-shimza-goes-global/ |archive-date=2 April 2024 |access-date=2 April 2024 |website=Scrolla Africa}}

"Ode to Ancestors" by Black Coffee featured Benin actor Djimon Hounsou as presumed guest performance vocalist on Rebel Moon –Songs Of The Rebellion which was compiled for and inspired by Zack Snyder's Netflix sci-fi, space opera film series, Rebel Moon-Part 2. The extended play included other artists such as Tokimonsta and aespa. "Ode to Ancestors" was specifically inspired by the character, General Titus played by Hounsou.{{Cite magazine |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |author-link=Billboard (magazine) |date=20 March 2024 |title=Jessie Reyez, Tainy, aespa, TOKiMONSTA & More Featured on 'Rebel Moon – Part Two' EP |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rebel-moon-part-two-ep-tracklist-netflix-movie-zack-snyder-1235637084/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240320171707/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/rebel-moon-part-two-ep-tracklist-netflix-movie-zack-snyder-1235637084/ |archive-date=20 March 2024 |access-date=4 April 2024 |magazine=Billboard}}{{Cite web |last=Lane |first=Lexi |author-link=Uproxx |date=20 March 2024 |title=aespa, Jessie Reyez, Tokischa, And More Will Appear On A New 'Rebel Moon' EP Inspired By The Characters |url=https://uproxx.com/pop/rebel-moon-ep-tracklist-aespa-jessie-reyez/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240323234830/https://uproxx.com/pop/rebel-moon-ep-tracklist-aespa-jessie-reyez/ |archive-date=23 March 2024 |access-date=4 April 2024 |website=Uproxx}}

Emerging from a two-year hiatus, the Cape Town electronic music trio GoodLuck debuted their inaugural Afro tech-inspired collaboration with Frigid Armadillo on the song "Goodbye My Friend".{{Cite news |last=Valentine |first=Venecia |date=20 April 2024 |title=GoodLuck, Frigid Armadillo in Afro-tech collab |url=https://www.iol.co.za/weekend-argus/entertainment/goodluck-frigid-armadillo-in-afro-tech-collab-a4a8a522-2c85-49e4-94f2-407dcf552a79 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240420140242/https://www.iol.co.za/weekend-argus/entertainment/goodluck-frigid-armadillo-in-afro-tech-collab-a4a8a522-2c85-49e4-94f2-407dcf552a79 |archive-date=20 April 2024 |access-date=9 April 2024 |work=IOL}}

• Soul Candi{{Cite news |last=Owen |first=Therese |author-link=IOL (South Africa) |date=26 November 2014 |title=Get aural Candi from the famous five |url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/get-aural-candi-from-the-famous-five-1786754 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510075429/https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/get-aural-candi-from-the-famous-five-1786754 |archive-date=10 May 2024 |access-date=10 May 2024 |work=IOL}}

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