Bio

Francisco Alexandre Pedro – known to the world as MAKOI – is more than just a DJ and producer. He is a cultural force who is determined to carry the rhythms, flavours, and spirit of his motherland Angola onto global dancefloors. Blending deep-rooted African influences with European club energy, MAKOI's sound is both a medicine and a weapon of hope – unique, powerful, and designed to bring people together.

His journey is nothing short of remarkable. He grew up in one of the poorest areas of Luanda, making music with the little means available to him. By his late teens, he had risen to national recognition, producing hits for some of Angola's biggest names. He broke barriers working with Titica, now one of Africa's most influential trans women, and earned international acclaim in Portugal with rapper Bispo, achieving gold and platinum hits. Each step reinforced his mission to give voice, visibility, and rhythm to those too often overlooked.

Now based in the Netherlands, MAKOI is reinventing himself for the next chapter. Under his new moniker – meaning "protected by God, born to shine" in his native Kimbundu – he is set on introducing Angolan rhythms to Europe's club culture while building bridges between communities, genres, and generations. For MAKOI, music has always been more than just sound

"it's a force of healing, resilience, and cultural pride."