Fresh off a star-studded release with Busiswa and Monique Bingham
UK-based artist Charisse C, with South African-Zimbabwean roots, touches down in Southern Africa this May and June following the release of her latest single ‘man2man’ — a collaboration with South African music giant Busiswa and house music icon Monique Bingham.
Africa Rising and MTN Bushfire Set to Host the Global Tastemaker
Supported by PRS Foundation’s International Showcase Fund
Charisse C is scheduled to perform at the Africa Rising Music Conference and MTN Bushfire Festival, with a string of studio sessions also lined up across her trip — all made possible through support from the PRS Foundation’s International Showcase Fund.
A Multifaceted Powerhouse: DJ, Artist, Singer-Songwriter, and Cultural Architect
Founder of Abantu: A Label, Event Series, and Global Community
Known for her genre-blending sound and cultural consciousness, Charisse C is the founder of Abantu, a record label and community-driven event series. Her music and artistry are deeply influenced by her South African and Zimbabwean heritage, filtered through her UK upbringing.
Pushing the Pulse of South Africa’s Electronic Evolution
Amapiano, 3-Step, Gqom and Beyond
Charisse C is at the forefront of South Africa’s electronic music movement, championing sounds like Amapiano, 3-Step, and Gqom on global stages. With a taste that is curious, soulful, and bass-heavy, her sets reflect both intention and playfulness.
From Journalist to Genre Authority
A Vessel and Storyteller in Every Medium
Once a music journalist, Charisse C brings a layered approach to her work — describing herself as a vessel and storyteller. Whether on stage or behind the scenes, her events and performances are immersive explorations of identity and sound.
International Acclaim and Sold-Out Shows
Mixmag and Benji B Endorse Her Cross-Continental Impact
Dubbed the “authority on Amapiano” by Benji B and praised by Mixmag for her “spiritual storytelling,” Charisse C has played an eclectic range of shows worldwide — including selling out her ‘Abantu’ nights at Village Underground twice.
A Homecoming Rooted in Rhythm and Identity
Charisse C’s Africa Month Promise: Authenticity, Energy, and Soul
As she returns home for Africa Month, Charisse C invites audiences to experience her transformative energy and global sound — reaffirming her place as a bridge between continents and a force in the future of African electronic music.
