Akoma is a South African band that formed with Buhle Mda on lead vocals, Siya Mthembu on guitar, Thato Motsieloa on bass, and Neo Molefe on drums. Their debut album 'Lost Forest' came out in 2019, followed by 'The Journey' in 2021 and a live recording from Johannesburg in 2022.
Their song 'Lost Forest' became a signature track, though it was later at the center of plagiarism allegations that the band denied. Other songs like 'Revangels' and 'Bittersweet Memories' show their range across Afrobeat, soul, and jazz influences.
Their live shows developed a reputation for energy and improvisation. Beyond music, they've been involved with social and environmental causes.
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