A LIST OF AFRICAN GUITARIST NAMES AND COUNTRY /BAND NAME

Alphabetical

Barthelemy Attisso - lead guitarist of Orchestre Baobab, of Senegal.
Golden Soko Zimbabwean Guitarist upcoming...
Afel Bocoum - Malian guitarist, Ali Farka Touré's noted protégé
Henri Bowane - A crucial figure in the development of Congo rumba, early mentor to Franco.
Henry Karis - Lead, rhythm ; Kenyan guitarist and producer based in Los Angeles, CA; Milele, Milimili, Badaue, Reggae Motion, Umojah, Sojourn.
Sekou Diabaté (aka "Diamond Fingers") - lead guitarist of Bembeya Jazz, of Guinea.
Diblo Dibala - a Congolese soukous musician, known as "Machine Gun" for his speed and skill on the guitar.
DanSatch Emeka Opara - World-class guitarist of Oriental Brothers International Band
Nico Kasanda (aka "Dr. Nico") - one of the pioneers of soukous music.
François Luambo Makiadi (aka "Franco") - Congolese musician, founder of the seminal group OK Jazz.
Marks Mankwane - South African lead guitarist of Makgona Tsohle Band
Shiko Mawatu - Congolese lead guitarist and composer, played with several Soukous Bands including Soukous Stars.
Nico Mbarga - lead guitarist and famous composer of the hit song "Sweet Mother."
Oliver Mtukudzi - Best known guitarist in Zimbabwe and leader of the 'Black Spirits'
Lokassa Ya Mbongo - Lead guitarist of the famous Congolese band, Soukous Stars.
Jean-Bosco Mwenda - Pioneer of African fingerstyle in 1950s, Congo
Samba Ngo - Lead guitarist of the international band, M'bamina and solo artist.
Jonah Sithole Zimbabwean guitarist, played with Thomas Mapfumo
Jack Mumba - (Zambia) Lead guitarist of Salty Dog
Norman Muntemba - (Zambia) Bass guitarist of Salty Dog
Lokito Ngouma - Bazz guitarist of the famous Congolese band, Soukous Stars.
Kabaaka Godwin Opara - Lead guitarist for the famous Oriental Brothers International Band
Smilin' Osei - highlife guitarist from Ghana
Dr Sir Warrior - Vocalist and Guitarist of Oriental Brothers International Band
Djelimady Tounkara, lead guitarist for the Super Rail Band of Bamako, Mali.
Ali Farka Touré - world-famous singer and guitarist from Mali.
Vieux Farka Touré - son of Ali Farka Touré, young rising star from Mali.
Oliver De Coque - Ogene Sound Super of Africa
Kibisi Douglas -Kanda Bongoman Bass player and Baka beyond, Author of African bass Bible (African tutorial DVD)
Sir Victor Uwaifo- Maestro guitarist from bini/Edo speaking people, based in Benin City Edo State Nigeria.
Flamme Kampaya- Solo guitarist wenge music from DRC Congo Kinshasa.
Ray Phiri- Lead guitarist from Mpumalanga,South Africa best known for his exhilarating lead guitar sessions in Paul Simon's Graceland Album.