MaMan has just dropped his EP, Garamboza! This release marks the Sudanese artist’s powerful return after a three-year hiatus, showcasing a sound profoundly shaped by migration, resilience, and reinvention.
Forced to relocate from Khartoum to Cairo due to the war in Sudan, the artist has undergone a remarkable transformation. Formerly a rapper, MaMan has embraced a new direction as a singer, seamlessly blending traditional Sudanese rhythms with Afrobeats, reggae, and rich, percussion-heavy arrangements.
“The Sudanese language has a lot of expressions and a lot of melodies,” MaMan shared with SceneNoise, emphasising the need for ample percussion in his new sound. He also noted a stronger pull towards Afrobeats, driven by a deeper focus on rhythm and groove.
The Sudanese language has a lot of expressions and a lot of melodies so, it needs a lot of percussion. With a deeper focus on rhythm and groove. I think I’m gravitating more towards Afrobeats.
MaMan
Garamboza is more than just an EP; it’s a testament to personal and collective transformation. MaMan’s artistic journey, from the early rap circles of Khartoum to the spiritual urgency of his latest work, is a compelling narrative of survival woven into his evolving sound.
