Skinflint is a heavy metal band hailing from Botswana, renowned for their distinctive blend of metal with African culture and traditional sounds. Formed in the early 2000s, the band is at the forefront of the African heavy metal scene and has carved out a niche for themselves with their unique thematic content that draws on African mythology, history, and folklore. Their music not only offers blazing riffs and pounding rhythms that are the staples of metal music but also incorporates elements of their cultural heritage, creating a sound that is both fresh and deeply rooted in their identity.

Over the years, Skinflint has gained a reputation for their stirring live performances and a growing discography that showcases their evolution as artists. Some of their most recent releases include "Hate Spell," "Sasabonsam," "Adze," "Eyan," and their self-titled album "Skinflint," all of which have solidified their standing in the metal community. In 2021, they released "Iklwa," a single continuing their exploration of African stories, which reflects their dedication to forging a sound that is unmistakably their own. Through their innovative music, Skinflint serves as ambassadors for the burgeoning metal scene on the African continent, gaining international recognition and a dedicated fan base drawn to their powerful combination of genre and heritage.