MC Connect & Sr. Malakai are one of Sydney’s most exciting emerging duos, blending Afrobeats, RnB, soul, and hip hop into a vibrant, rhythm-driven sound that gets crowds moving. Their music celebrates love, joy, and heartbreak while channeling the energy of the new African wave.

Sr. Malakai, an exciting and fresh 20-year-old singer from Nairobi, arrived in Sydney in October 2023. With his bilingual edge — moving fluidly between Swahili and English — he brings a unique global voice to Australia’s music scene. He linked with Sydney-based producer, singer, and rapper MC Connect, and together they have released a string of smooth, vibey tracks including Karma, Soon As I, and Tufurahiane. Their music has already received airplay on CADA FM, Hope FM, Koori Radio, and 2RRR, cementing their reputation as rising voices in Australian hip hop and Afrobeats.

Their live résumé already includes major festivals and venues: supporting East African mainstays H_ART the Band at the Metro Theatre, performing at Africulture Festival at Sydney Olympic Park, Sawa Sawa Festival at Addison Road Community Centre, as well as regular slots at Marble Bar (CBD), Moshpit (Newtown), Insitu (Manly), Hamilton Station Hotel (Newcastle), and O’Malley’s (Kings Cross).

With a modern, rhythm-driven take on Afrobeats and hip hop, MC Connect & Sr. Malakai are quickly becoming known for their irresistible energy, global sound, and commitment to the communities they perform in. The music scene is there — so they are there.

Catch them now, before they become household names in Australia and beyond.