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Ne-Yo, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B hitmaker, iconic songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has sold a cumulative 20+ million adjusted albums worldwide. His debut single, 2005’s “So Sick,” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified quadruple Platinum. Since then, the Motown Records/Compound Entertainment recording artist has racked up a collection of hits including “Sexy Love,” “Closer,” “Because of You,” “Miss Independent,” and “Push Back” [feat. Bebe Rexha and Stefflon Don]. Three of his albums have entered SoundScan’s Top Current Albums chart at No. 1. Ne-Yo has also proven to be as powerful with his pen as he is in the studio and on stage. The Las Vegas native quickly became known as a go-to hitmaker, penning bangers like Rihanna’s “Unfaithful,” “Russian Roulette,” and “Take a Bow,” along with Beyoncé’s 2006 breakup anthem “Irreplaceable” and songs for such artists as Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Carrie Underwood, and Celine Dion, among others. Ne-Yo’s film and television credits include NBC’s World of Dance, Empire, Stomp the Yard, Save the Last Dance, Battle: Los Angeles, George Lucas' Red Tails, The Wiz Live!, and Starz’ Step Up: High Water. Most recently, Ne-Yo released a slew of new singles – “Stay Down” [feat. Yung Bleu], “Don’t Love Me,” and “You Got the Body” – paving the way for his anxiously awaited eighth album, Self Explanatory, due out July 15, 2022

BIO
Sauti Sol is an award-winning afro pop group from Kenya. The winners Best African Group at African Muzik Magazine Awards (2015 AFRIMMA) also won an MTV EMA Award for Best African Act in 2014. Comprising of Bien-Aime Baraza, Willis Austin Chimano, Polycarp Otieno and Savara Mudigi; the group mixes their soulful voices with vocal harmonies, guitar riffs and drum rhythm. Sauti Sol blends warm resonant pop with traditional Kenyan inuences. Their mélange of energetic rhythms has promoted the group to become one of Africa's most celebrated and East Africa's pioneers of a fresh sound that has inspired the sprouting of many other bands from East Africa. 

Sauti Sol's two albums, Mwanzo (2008) and Sol Filosoa (2011) have received high acclaim on Kenyan charts and gained international attention with shows in Africa (including their 2011 celebrated concert performance in Kenya with Ladysmith Black Mambazo), Europe and the US, as well as television appearances and various nominations. In June 2012, Sauti Sol released Sauti Sol, self-titled EP and collaborative effort with South African avant-garde innovative rapper/producer Spoek Mathambo. 
The band has produced their brand new third album, Live and Die in Afrika - Released in Novemeber 2015.

 RECOGNITION
Sauti Sol has steadily built their professional international experience. In 2015 Sauti Sol's notable tours and performances include the Las Vegas Sauti Sol Valentines Show at Hard Rock Café, Kenya's Koroga Festival, Tanzania's Jembeka Party and Dubai's Industry Nite, among others. In 2014, they performed at Blankets & Wine at 50 Festival (Kenya), Zanzibar International Film Festival, among shows in Europe. In 2013, they also headlined at Boombaataa Festival (Kenya) and City of Stars festival (Malawi). 
A tour through Europe in 2010 took Sauti Sol to Sweden where they made a television appearance and recorded their sophomore album, Sol Filosoa. In February 2012 they debuted at the Festival sur le Niger in Mali where they were performed alongside some of their African idols: Habib Koite, Salif Keita and Lokua Kanza. In 2011 and 2012 the band performed at the South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. In June same year, they performed at the Kalorvy Vary International lm festival and Colours of Ostrava 2012, Czech Republic's biggest music festival. Between Sept-Dec 2012, Sauti Sol signed with Kenya's Niko Na Safaricom Live Tour transporting their renowned electric live performances to their fans in major Kenyan towns and cities. 
Sauti Sol has also performed at widely televised events including: the MTV Africa Music Awards (2014), Kenya's 51st Independence Day (2014), inauguration of Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta (2013), Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards held in Nigeria (2013) and at Big Brother Africa Reality Show in South Africa (2012). 

AWARDS/ACCOLADES
In 2015 BBC's 1Xtra named Sauti Sol among 5 Top African Acts to Watch. The BBC also interviewed Sauti Sol for the 2015 BBC Club Africa series and documentary - part of the BBC's 'A Richer World' season for BBC World Service Radio, World TV and 1Xtra. Winners Best Video in Kenya for Sura Yako at 2015 Bingwa Music Awards. In 2014, Sauti Sol made history as the rst Kenyans to win Best African Act at 2014 MTV Europe Awards (EMA). “Nishike” Sauti Sol music video was declared the Most Watched Video in Kenya by Google, while receiving numerous nominations including East Africa's Most Gifted Music Video at the 2014 Channel O Music video Awards (CHOMVA14). Winners SOMA 2014 for Best Use of Social Media in Entertainment. Winners SOMA 2013 Artist of the Year Award. Winners East Africa's Most Gifted Music Video at 2012 CHOMVA with “Shukuru” featuring AY.  

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TehN Diamond, the stage-name that the young singer/songwriter/rapper says is a combination of his ﬁrst name "Tendai" and the nickname "Diamond" which he takes to mean, "Be grateful, but shine."

"I picked up my nickname from the friends I had over in Brisbane, who heard me sing for the ﬁrst time after a night out where I found myself trying to woo one unexpecting young lady with a little Sinatra in the streets...the impromptu performance impressed my friends and from then on I became known as the diamond in the rough..."

Having grown up in middle-clas suburban Harare and raised by hardworking parents, TehN had the blessing of being able to attend some of the city's best private schools. Throwing himself into all the extra-curricular activities on offer, he soon found his calling in the choir and drama departments. This hunger and passion to perform grew with him right up until upper 6. However after completing his A' Levels in 2003, he found himself in Brisbane,Australia studying a Commerce degree.

"I knew it really wasn't for me because honestly my heart was never in it, but I guess as the case would be with most parents a career in singing & acting just seemed too much of a gamble...I opted for the realistic option as it were."

Despite his misgivings about the course, the young man persevered but kept singing and writing on the sidelines in an effort to keep his passion alive, the turning point came in mid-2006. Having worked with a high-school friend on various projects as a singer, TehN decided to try his hand at rapping.

"I'd been writing a lot of R'n'B just outside of my university commitments and one day decided to try writing hip-hop verses as a way to hone and ﬁne tune my songwriting skills....I really didn't expect to become any good at it but after a few months I'd fallen in love with the art form"

For the next two years the aspiring musician put in work for a reputable entertainment & promotions company in Brisbane and found himself building up contacts and rubbing shoulders with a number of local urban artists in the club scene, and writing hooks and guest verses that left many impressed.

"The more I learnt about the music business the more I knew I was doing the wrong thing by studying and not pursuing music full-time. I kept getting good reviews for my features on other people's songs.....while at the same time getting a lot of bad reviews from my university lecturers, needless to say one of the two had to go"

So after struggling through the expectations of his degree whilst battling the growing desire to follow his dream, in 2007 he wrote home and told his parents he'd dropped out of his course and would take a shot at his true passion.

"Needless to say mum and dad weren't too pleased, so I was on my own but really excited about the challenges ahead....I had to learn a lot about life and myself in that year but I feel it all made me a more complete artist and person...it was worth it because now I have something that is mine that I can share"

After a year of performing, recording and writing in the Australian scene TehN made the decision to return home and try to replicate the success he'd tasted overseas.

"Most people who've heard my stuff think I'm silly to want to try and make something of myself where everyone thinks there's no hope....but I see the world a little different and besides its home and I'm just happy to be back"

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