Akoth Jumadi

Akoth Jumadi is a visionary Sound Architect, educator, and culture researcher who has emerged as a definitive voice in the new decade of global music. Operating at the intersection of creative storytelling and community building , Akoth challenges the artistic status quo by addressing collective human liberation and offering sonic solutions for an unpredictable, shifting world. As a professional artist and a native of the Nam Lolwe region, Akoth’s work is deeply rooted in themes of Indigeneity ,healing, womanity, spiritual emancipation, political liberation and Cultural integration in the arts. Akoth’s sound is a sophisticated marriage of ethereal folk, contemporary tribal elements, and what Akoth describes as "Tribal Disco"—a fusion where rhythm and words ignite a "freedom torch" for the listener. This innovative approach has most recently been explored through her DJ/Producer moniker 'RATENG', pushing the boundaries of the EA Sound in the broader world music landscape. Akoth’s trajectory set in motion with the 2020 release of the debut Project 'ERE YO', establishing her as a force shaping the East African soundscape. This was followed by an extensive tour across EA and beyond, bringing the message of cultural integration to international festival stages. In Nov 2022, she released her debut album, YO NI KA (The Way is Here) On AUGUST 13th 2026 ,A much anticipated anthology 'BARUA ZA UNGUJA VOL.1' and SOPHOMORE Album made its waves to the world, A new Offering.