Umzulu Phaqa, Baby S.O.N, Phonikz Among 14 Artists From South Africa & Denmark Selected for The 2025 AmaGroove Residency

One Groove, in partnership with the Riky Rick Foundation, AUTOR, Nirox Foundation, Koda Kultur, the Danish Foreign and Cultural Ministries, recently announced the 14 artists from South Africa and Denmark (7 from each country) who have been selected to participate in the 2025 AmaGroove Residency in SA.

The seven-day exclusive Residency, which will take place from April 26th to May 3rd at the Kromdraai Impact and Co-Creativity Hub in the Cradle of Humankind, will offer these artists an intensive, generative space for co-creation, growth, and artistic exchange. 

The programme will also include immersive writing sessions where producers, vocalists, and songwriters come together to co-create new music, as well as panel talks, mentoring, and industry exposure. Artists will leave with new music, meaningful connections, and artistic momentum.

Below are the 14 selected artists:

1.     Ivee Soul (SA)

2.     Nikolaj Pellegrini (DK)

3.     Miči (SA)

4.     TMI Tammi (DK)

5.     Day 35 (SA)

6.     Elijah Kashmir (DK)

7.     Baby S.O.N (SA)

8.     Theresa Rex (DK)

9.     Umzulu Phaqa (SA)

10.  Zania (DK)

11.  Craig Lucas (SA)

12.  Elijah Okello (DK)

13.  Phonikz (SA)

14.  Karen Mukupa (DK)

Designed for emerging musicians, songwriters, and producers, the AmaGroove Residency offers a unique space to collaborate, innovate and grow artistically while immersed in cultural exchange. 

The 2024 edition sparked the creation of 20 original songs. One standout from last year’s residency is ‘SAID I DO’ by Chipego, a soulful track born from a late-night studio session with Danish producer Mark Fosnæs. 

Chipego’s upcoming track ‘All Yours’ featuring uBeyond, Elias Njovu & Pilfinger, was also crafted during the 2024 residency. Pre-save the song HERE.