Idd Aziz First Kenyan Artist to perform at the Coachella
At the 2025 Coachella history was made. Idd Aziz became the first Kenyan and East African artist to perform at the Coachella. He joins the likes of other African artists such as Tems, Burna boy, Seun Kuti (who made history as the first Nigerian act), Burna Boy, Black Coffee, Tyla, Rema, Amaarae, and others For…
At the 2025 Coachella history was made. Idd Aziz became the first Kenyan and East African artist to perform at the Coachella. He joins the likes of other African artists such as Tems, Burna boy, Seun Kuti (who made history as the first Nigerian act), Burna Boy, Black Coffee, Tyla, Rema, Amaarae, and others
For those who don’t know Idd Aziz, he is is a celebrated Kenyan musician, vocalist, songwriter, and producer. He is renowned for his dynamic fusion of traditional African rhythms with contemporary Afro House and Afro-Fusion sounds.
Born in Nairobi, his musical journey began at the age of five. His parents sent him to Rabai in Kenya’s coastal region to immerse himself in the rich musical traditions of the Mijikenda people. This early exposure deeply influenced his artistry, blending indigenous rhythms, Kiswahili language, and modern production techniques.
By age 15, he was touring internationally. He is a multi-instrumentalist, proficient in instruments such as the kalimba, traditional and modern drums, and various coastal musical instruments.
After high school, Aziz joined several prominent Kenyan music and dance groups before forming his own musical group, Radi. In 2003, he moved to Europe, where he taught African rhythm at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s Trondheim Conservatory of Music. During this period, he collaborated with legendary artists such as Angelique Kidjo, Salif Keita, Alpha Blondy, and Youssou N’Dour.
Idd Aziz returned to Kenya in 2014. He quickly established himself as a leading figure in the local and international music scenes. He released hit singles such as “Come Dada” and “Kiswahili,” which celebrated Swahili language and culture. His performances at major festivals, including the Lamu Art Festival and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C., cemented his reputation as a top Afro House artist.
In 2017, Aziz embraced the Afro House genre more fully, releasing the single “Africala” and collaborating with world-renowned DJs like Black Coffee and Diplo. His creative approach blending Mijikenda rhythms, Kiswahili lyrics, and modern house music set him apart on the global stage.
He has achieved great heights in his music career such as collaborations with international stars and performances at major music festivals worldwide and more recently surpassing over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify, making him one of the most streamed Kenyan artists globally.
