Hamilton Sílvio Mutaleno (born May 30, 1995), who is professionally known as V8BAKARI, is an Afro-pop singer, songwriter and record producer. He is regarded as an independent international artist who began his career in 2011 in South West Africa with the aim of blending different African musical Genres/Rhythms, namely Congolese Soukous in a fusion with Afrobeat, Amapiano, Reggaeton and Dancehall.

He also participated in the Be A Living Icon Talent Reality Show by PPB in South Africa, where he conquered the Award of "Best Act" Stage Performance.

In 2023, he released his first EP on all streaming platforms, titled "In the Name of Music" - a tribute to African musicians and recognition of African sound taking over the world, who have influenced his career. With this EP he has been touring the PALOP and Anglophone markets, both in Africa and Europe, to expand his music. © 2023 BAKARI UBUNTU RECORDS, Inc. All rights reserved.