BBC World Service - This Is Africa

Phillbill

Phillbill from Cameroon is succeeding despite the odds

Davido says African artists need to stop obsessing about US success and remember Africa

How L’Oiseau Rare went from imprisonment to becoming one of Gabon's biggest stars

Odumodublvck is one of Nigeria's most exciting - and controversial - talents

Stonebwoy is a legend in Ghana and beyond

Gemma Griffiths has become a much-loved star in her native Zimbabwe

How Momo Hayek went from restaurateur to pop star in Ivory Coast

Sarkodie is a giant on the Ghanaian music scene

Dieg follows in the footsteps of Cabo Verde's musical giants

Dancer-turned-urban music star Ans-T Crazy is flying the flag for Guinea