ARTISTS: BANGER DRUMS
CITY & COUNTRY: WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA
VENUE: OAS1SONE
Banger Drums joins forces with Wild Africa and OAS1SONE and over 100 African singer-songwriters in a historic first-ever a world tour series of Music for Wildlife Concerts, to lend their voices in support of wildlife conservation, raise awareness for climate change and plastics pollution, and have their messaging, voices, music and live performances broadcast across several Pan African and global platforms.
Banger Drums, a rising star in theNamibian music scene, is renowned for his unique blend of traditional African rhythms with modern electronic beats. Skilled in drumming, producing, and DJing, his music fuses afro house, techno, and tribal rhythms, creating a sound that is energetic and deeply rooted in Namibian culture. Born and raised in Namibia, Banger Drums developed a passion for music early on, inspired by traditional drumming in his community.
As a teenager, he began merging his drumming skills with electronic music production, crafting a distinctive style.His live performances, characterized by energetic drumming and infectious beats, quickly gained him recognition, making him a sought-after DJ at local clubs and festivals and earning him an online following. Influenced by artists like Black Coffee, Culoe De Song, and Da Capo, Banger Drums' music combines traditional African drumming with modern electronic elements, resulting in hypnotic melodies and driving beats.
His innovative DJ sets often feature live drumming, adding an organic touch to his electronic soundscapes. Actively releasing music and performing live, he has built a growing fanbase, with his EPs and singles receiving praise from fans and critics alike. Collaborations with Namibian artists have further cemented his reputation as a versatile musician. Looking ahead, Banger Drums plans to release more music, collaborate with international artists, and mentor young musicians, aspiring to become a leading figure in the African electronic music scene and celebrating Namibia’s rich musical heritage.
ABOUT WILD AFRICA X OAS1SONE
Wild Africa and OAS1SONE are bringing together artists and musicians from across Africa by lending their voices to support wildlife conservation and have their messaging and music broadcast across several African and global platforms. Thank you for joining us in raising awareness of this important cause.
ABOUT WILD AFRICA
The Wild Africa employs mass communications – such as the Music for Wildlife Concerts and Poaching Steals From Us All campaigns – to raise awareness of poaching, habitat loss and human wildlife conflict. It promotes wildlife tourism and carbon offset as sources of conservation and sustainable development funding. It promotes and directly supports local wildlife programs from offices in Cape Town, Lagos, Harare and Kigali and is running the programs previously under WildAid in South Africa, Nigeria and Zimbabwe.
