‘FULL TIME ARTIST’ - meet umafricana
Sandra, professionally known as UMAFRICANA, is a DJ, writer, and cultural promoter of Guinean heritage, born and raised in Portugal.
Her artistic universe is deeply influenced by Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afrohouse, Afrotech, R&B, Dancehall, Gumbé, Zouk, and other sounds rooted in the African diaspora.
She made her debut as a DJ in 2021 and has since been building a steadily evolving career, performing across Portugal and internationally in cities such as Lisbon, Porto, Paris, Funchal, Algarve, and Bissau.
Her work includes appearances at festivals and cultural platforms such as NOS Alive, Festival Iminente, Coala Festival, FMM Sines, Jardins de Verão by Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Back2Black, MIL, and Kanta na Kasa.
Throughout her journey, she has shared stages with artists including Pongo, Soluna, KADY, and Bia Ferreira, while continuing to expand her artistic presence internationally.
Alongside her DJ career, she actively contributes to the cultural landscape through event production, artist curation, and multidisciplinary storytelling, creating connections between music, identity, and community.
Her sets are intentional, emotionally driven, and focused on creating immersive dancefloor experiences that move between familiarity and discovery.
Available for bookings across Portugal and internationally: festivals, club nights, corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations. For event enquiries, use the contact form on the homepage or reach out directly at hi@umafricana.com.