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Lekompo artist Shandesh leads the chart, landing at number 4 on the Local Discoveries chart. Mordecai and Issa Sisdoh recorded 1 200% and 900% growth, respectively, in the breakthrough year. A new ...

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By CHARLOTTE KRAMON A new wave of artists is transcending traditional notions of Christian music, drawing young global audiences to faith-based rap, Afrobeats and R&B. Often boosted by social ...