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 Jumadi challenges the artistic status quo by addressing collective human liberation and offering sonic solutions for an unpredictable, shifting world. As 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 Rahteng, pushing the boundaries of the East African Sound identity and its place in the broader world music landscape.