About

Shakara is an online platform that supports the increasing presence of African music and artists globally through a range of services including digital promotion, retail and marketing. With over 50 countries on the continent and dozens of musical styles in any one region, African music keeps growing in popularity, yet is still difficult to discover and purchase. In addition, many African artists create music that doesn’t fall under the title of world or African music in the traditional sense. Founded by Zak Akhimien, co-founder of Amplified and digital media entrepreneur, Shakara is focused on providing access to the true diversity of music from the African continent and diaspora.

As part of our continual development, the full scale Shakara digital store will be launched in 2011 with even more functionality and features including digital distribution, merchandising and ticketing. Shakara is based in London with representatives in all major international music markets and content providers from across Africa.

We welcome all feedback and see user interaction as the core of our service. Please contact us with any queries.

Shakara in the Yoruba language of Nigeria means to flaunt. To us Shakara is a celebration of the amazing musical creativity of the African continent. We invite you to share in the unique experience.

Zak and the Shakara Team