alifchief

Originally from Brunei and based in France, Alifchief has performed in Brunei, France, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. His music is a fusion of African and Nusantara music with roots in rock and blues.

 His 2020 EP, ALIFCHIEF, was pressed to vinyl and enjoyed favourable reviews, including from the prestigious British magazine The Arts Desk, which compared his guitar playing to Santana. Boda Boda,  one of the tracks from the EP, featured on Apple Music's Sho't Left playlist, showcasing the best of new experimental African music.

  His debut album, nusantarafrika, was released on November 19th 2021 to widespread acclaim from several online radio stations in Europe, North America and Oceania, praising the fusion of various elements explored earlier with the EP.

Alifchief's latest EP, Eh Banange! , is now available on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms