Author Archives: Nnunu Ramogotsi

Afro Jazz Around the World

100 Visitors from Around the World—Thank You! Wow! In just a few days since I launched this blog, I’ve already welcomed 100 visitors—and what makes this milestone truly special is where you all come from. From USA, Canada, Brazil, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Belgium, Thailand, South Korea, Botswana, India, Jamacia and South Africa, your presenceContinue reading “Afro Jazz Around the World”

Sephonono is just a Click Away

Hello friends, I have to confess—I’ve been so caught up in the excitement of creating and living with Sephonono that I almost overlooked sharing it with you! This album has been my world for months and years and now it’s finally ready for yours. Every track carries a piece of my heart, and I’d loveContinue reading “Sephonono is just a Click Away”

A Simple Life as an Afro Jazz

People often think my life is all about music, lights, and glamour. And yes, there are those magical moments on stage when everything feels alive—the band is tight, the audience is vibing, and the energy is electric. But most of my days? They’re simple. Ordinary. And I love that. I start my mornings quietly. NoContinue reading “A Simple Life as an Afro Jazz”

Afro Jazz and the Silver Screen

2016 was a defining year for me as an artist. After the success of my first major project, I felt an unstoppable drive to create something even more impactful. Music has always been my heartbeat, but I wanted to go beyond sound—I wanted to tell a story through visuals. That’s how my second big projectContinue reading “Afro Jazz and the Silver Screen”

Sunday Reflections From Kenya to

Six years ago, on this very day, I stood in a small church in Malindi, Kenya, listening to a choir whose voices seemed to touch the heavens. Their harmonies were pure, soulful, and filled with grace. That moment stayed with me—it was more than music; it was a spiritual awakening. The way those voices blendedContinue reading “Sunday Reflections From Kenya to”

Sephonono: A Journey Through Dreams, Loss and Truimph

Before Sephonono had a name, before the melodies found their voice, there was a dream—a quiet, persistent dream that had been with me since Mmasonoko my debut album which  began to crystalise in 2019. I remember sitting in a recording studio in Johannesburg, notebook open, scribbling ideas that felt more like whispers than songs. AtContinue reading “Sephonono: A Journey Through Dreams, Loss and Truimph”

A Breath Before the Music

There’s a moment I’ve come to cherish — that quiet pause before the first note leaves my lips. I can feel the audience holding its breath, and in that silence, I sense the weight of history. For me, music has never been just about sound; it’s about lineage, memory, and the stories that shaped whoContinue reading “A Breath Before the Music”

A Chance Encounter That Changed Everything: My Journey with Toto’s Jean-Michel Byron

Sometimes, life writes the best music. Years ago, Jean-Michel Byron—South African-born vocalist and former lead singer of Toto—was passing through Botswana on his way to South Africa. By pure chance, he walked into a venue where I was performing in Gaborone, Botswana. What happened next changed my life. After the show, Jean-Michel came up toContinue reading “A Chance Encounter That Changed Everything: My Journey with Toto’s Jean-Michel Byron”