OUR MISSION
BotangRecords is dedicated to enriching African lives in America and beyond by promoting African art, culture, and music. We empower communities through artist mentorship, cultural education, and youth development programs that celebrate our heritage while building brighter futures.
IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS
We foster cultural exchange through art and music between African communities the USA, and beyond.
Artist mentoring:
50+ supported young artists across America and Africa
Festival Partnerships:
Collaborating with One Tikar One People and other cultural organizations
Global Reach:
From Minnesota’s Twin Cities to communities across Africa
Equipment Donated:
Musical instruments to deserving artists in Cameroon (2024)
Cultural Events:
Monthly gatherings building community connections
Youth Programs:
Traditional instruments, drone certifications, cultural education
RECENT EVENTS
We are committed to fostering community engagement through monthly cultural events and targeted outreach programs in the US and Africa
BotangRecords Shines at National Veterans Tournament 2025 in Cincinnati
BotangRecords, partnering with Vetstar Club Minnesota, took part in the National Veterans Tournament (NVT) 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio, from August 28 to September 1. Representing their community on a major stage, they joined an international gathering of over 10,000 participants and guests, cultural excellence throughout the event.
NEW RELEASE ALERT: August 15th, 2025
Three talented young artists mentored by BotangRecords are releasing their collaboration project this Friday! This represents the culmination of months of mentorship, production, and cultural exchange. We will keep you posted with updates of the realises in due time.
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR PERFORMANCE - 2025
BotangRecords achieves major milestone at Minnesota State Fair! Our 45-minute African cultural music showcase not only celebrated our heritage but fulfilled our core mission – providing a stage for our artists to shine while preserving and sharing authentic African musical traditions. This platform allowed our talented performers to connect with diverse audiences, advancing our vision of cultural bridge-building through music
Educational Support Grant - Academic Year 2025
