Witch Prophet

Witch Prophet is a Toronto-based, queer, East African singer-songwriter whose genre-blending artistry has captivated audiences worldwide. Who, In collaboration with her producer and wife SUN SUN, crafts a powerful fusion of neo-soul, trip-hop, and jazz that pays homage to her Ethiopian and Eritrean roots, with lyrics sung in English, Amharic, and Tigrinya. Her work has earned widespread acclaim, described by Clash Magazine as “a genius of soulful abstraction,” and praised by Billboard as “a warm slab of neo-soul.” Bandcamp even recognized her for having one of the “Best Albums of 2023.” Set to release her new album, ‘Words Are Spells, Thoughts Are Magic,’ in the summer of 2025, Witch Prophet will embark on a supporting tour. Her live band performances are mesmerizing and vibrant, featuring a DJ, drummer, and guitarist. With a sound that resonates deeply with fans of Erykah Badu, Greentea Peng, Lauryn Hill, and Portishead, she is an ideal addition to any festival lineup seeking soulful, boundary-pushing artistry. She has shared stages with renowned artists like Tash Sultana, Sudan Archives, JPEGMAFIA, Shabazz Palaces, Lido Pimienta, THEESatisfaction and Begonia, further cementing her reputation as an artist who can hold her own on any stage. Her critically acclaimed discography includes The Golden Octave (2018), DNA Activation (2020), DNA Activation [Deluxe] (2021), Gateway Experience (2023), and Gateway Experience [Club Mix] (2024). These projects have garnered her multiple accolades, including a Polaris Music Prize shortlist for DNA Activation and a Polaris Music Prize longlist for Gateway Experience. Her music video for “Tesfay” was a finalist in the SXSW Music Video Competition and was nominated for a Prism Prize, the UK Music Video Awards (Best International R&B/Soul), and the Rhode Island International Film Festival.