Rocky Dawuni is one of Africa’s most influential international recording artists. A four-time GRAMMY® nominee, his signature Afro Roots sound blends African traditions, reggae, soul, highlife, Afrobeats, and global rhythms into music that inspires hope, unity, and social change Named one of CNN’s Top 10 African Global Stars, Rocky has spent more than two decades building bridges between cultures through music while serving as a global advocate for environmental sustainability, education, and youth empowerment.
Four-time GRAMMY®-nominated musician, humanitarian, and global activist Rocky Dawuni has become one of Africa’s defining musical voices. His Afro Roots sound reflects the interconnected rhythms of Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas, creating music that is both deeply rooted in tradition and unmistakably contemporary.
Rocky’s songs celebrate resilience, hope, love, and social consciousness while drawing from reggae, highlife, Afrobeats, soul and traditional African music. His artistry has resonated with audiences around the world, earning recognition not only for his musicianship but also for his commitment to using music as a force for positive change.
As a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment for Africa and Ghana’s Cultural Ambassador, Rocky’s work extends beyond the stage into education, diplomacy, environmental advocacy, and youth leadership.
Whether performing before thousands at international festivals or speaking at global forums, Rocky represents a new generation of African artists shaping culture on a worldwide scale.
Music has always been the foundation of Rocky’s work, but his mission extends far beyond performance. As a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment for Africa, he advocates for environmental stewardship, climate awareness, and sustainable development. As Ghana’s Cultural Ambassador, he promotes African creativity and international cultural exchange.
Through the Rocky Dawuni Foundation, he is transforming the historic Tuff Gong Africa Studios into the Sankofa Africa Center—a multidisciplinary campus dedicated to music, education, entrepreneurship, innovation, and cultural preservation. The Sankofa Africa Center represents Rocky’s long-term vision of empowering future generations of African creatives while honoring the continent’s rich artistic legacy.
“Africa Till I die” is a musical success. It blends the native sound of Ghana, itself the product of a melting pot, with reggae born in Jamaica and claiming its African roots. The highlife rhythm has been slowed down and, by letting the bass flourish, the organ and the horns place their punctuations, offers a perfect backdrop for the reggae vocals, without even a skank guitar. This is the finest demonstration of a successful encounter, and it could only take place in Africa.”
“African reggae star Rocky Dawuni continues to demonstrate he’s one of the most exciting artists coming out of Africa. His style goes beyond traditional roots reggae by incorporating other genres such as highlife, ear friendly Afropop, seductive global beats and more.”
“The unspoken guarantee with any Rocky Dawuni song is that it will take you higher, that it will move your heart and body in equal measure.”
“Sometimes you don’t know what you’ve been craving ‘til it’s served up on your plate….Shade Tree is a buffet of meaningful and joyful influences, crowned by an inspiring message to set the tone for a weekend of coming together.”
Cary Sullivan
afrofunke@yahoo.com
+13106637227
France:
Keep on Moving Agency
Keeponmovingagency@gmail.com
+33670089882
Reggae Gone Viral
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United Kingdom:
Harry Fowler
Director & Booking Agent
Diplomats of Sound CIC
https://diplomatsofsound.org/artists/
+44 (0) 7957 772791
Europe:
Walter Laurer
Georg Leitner Productions GmbH
Hütteldorferstrasse 259
A – 1140 Vienna
Tel: +43 1 914 86 15 / Fax: +43 1 911 1661
Cell: +43 664 111 5177 / whatsapp
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