Charisse C (GB)

Charisse C can best be described as a multi-faceted powerhouse; DJ, Artist, Singer/Songwriter, and Producer. She is also the founder of Abantu, a people-first cultural hub and record label, connecting Southern Africa to the world through music, events, and storytelling.

Rooted in her Zimbabwean and South African heritage, raised in the UK, Charisse C has been acclaimed by Mixmag as “building a bridge between continents.” Her sound is curious, soulful and bass-heavy; commanding international dance floors with a playful and intentional demeanor.

Previously a Music Journalist, she describes herself as both a vessel and storyteller. Charisse C has long stood in the vanguard of South African dance music, carving a unique space in the global electronic music landscape.

Described by Mixmag as “building bridges between continents” with her "spiritual storytelling,” The multifaceted tastemaker plays a wide and eclectic span of shows internationally. Charisse C’s mixes can be found on Boiler Room, Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, BBC 1Xtra, NTS, Rinse FM and No Signal.

Abantu, which she started as a radio show and podcast in 2020, has since evolved into a record label and party curated and headlined by Charisse C herself. Known for its unparalleled curation and unique experience, sold out shows at iconic venues like London’s Village Underground, booking South African artists such as Dlala Thukzin for his European debut, alongside local heroes.

2024 saw Charisse C championed by Beatport’s Next up programme; as she released her debut EP ‘EVERGREEN’ under her own label, adding singer/songwriter to her already illustrious belt.

2025 welcomes a second EP called ‘Abantu Means People,’ born out of a recording camp Charisse C hosted with 10 handpicked African artists in the British diaspora.