Based: Cape Town
CODA Africa is a South African fusion band known for combining electric strings, saxophone, African vocals and DJ-driven beats into a high-energy live show that feels both stylish and contemporary. The group’s core concept brings together electric violin and cello with saxophone, live vocals and electronic production, creating a performance format that moves easily between sophisticated background music and full dance-floor energy.
Fronted in its best-known line-up by vocalist Zami Mdingi and featuring musicians including Carol Thorns, Renate Riedemann, Judy Brown and DJ LuvChild, CODA Africa has built a strong reputation as a premium entertainment act for product launches, fashion shows, gala events, corporate functions and large-scale celebrations. Their repertoire and performance style span classically inspired ballads, electro-swing, reggae, hip hop and dance-driven crossover material, which is part of what makes the act so versatile in a live event setting.
The group has also released original music, including the album Disclosure, which received All Africa Music Awards nominations for Most Promising Artiste and Best Afro-Electro Act. Across both live entertainment and original material, CODA Africa presents a glamorous, high-impact show with strong musical identity and broad audience appeal.
