TKB takes Kavango sound to Africa

Kavango East duo TKB is taking the sound of their region beyond Namibia with their latest release, I Wish You Knew, featuring Zambian superstar Yo Maps and award-winning Namibian musician Lioness.TKB comprises Kandere Josef, known professionally as SAI, and Kavara Abiouth, known as B-Zo. The duo said they came together through a shared love of music and a desire to put Kavango on the musical map.“Our journey started from our love for music and our desire to represent Kavango. We came together with one goal: to make good music and take the Kavango sound beyond our region and Namibia,” the duo told tjil.I Wish You Knew explores emotions, relationships and the things people sometimes struggle to express. TKB said the song encourages listeners to communicate, understand one another and appreciate the people in their lives.The collaboration with Yo Maps and Lioness came through relationships TKB has built within the music industry.“Working with Yo Maps was a big opportunity for us because he is a major Zambian superstar,” the duo said, adding that Lioness is “our sister and one of the great superstars of the Namibian music industry”.Yo Maps contributed his Zambian flavour, while Lioness added her Namibian identity and experience. TKB brought its own style to the track.For the duo, representing Kavango alongside artists from outside the region carries a deeper meaning.“We are proud to come from Kavango, and this collaboration shows that artists from our region can reach bigger platforms,” they said.TKB hopes the collaboration will inspire young artists from Kavango to believe their ambitions are within reach and to forge connections with artists across Africa.Together we are ‘bigger and better’The duo also credited Millennium Julinho FC for supporting them from the outset.“They have supported TKB from the beginning and have always had our backs,” the duo said, describing the organisation’s involvement as a sign of its belief in their music.TKB said I Wish You Knew also marks a new phase for the duo, giving them room to explore new sounds, delve into deeper emotions and collaborate with artists beyond Namibia.“The response has been amazing,” they said, noting that the song and its visual components have gained attention across social media and music platforms.For Lioness, the collaboration represents the importance of stronger connections between African artists.“We need to focus on Pan-African collaborations. That's the way we will get stronger,” she said.Lioness believes collaboration can help artists from less prominent African markets gain greater visibility.“If we collaborate, we'll be even bigger and better,” she said.TKB said its goal is to continue releasing quality music, building international relationships and creating opportunities for other artists from Kavango.“I Wish You Knew is not the end; it is another step towards taking TKB to the next level,” the duo said.

TKB takes Kavango sound to Africa

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Namibian Sun 2026-10-09

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TKB takes Kavango sound to Africa

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