Today’s program features an amazing collection of current and classic tunes by artists like Burna Boy, Boj, and Tiwa Savage (Nigeria), Reniss (Cameroon), Soolking (Morocco), Vaudou Gang (Togo), Oliver Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe), Toto ST (Angola), Macky 2 ft Yo Maps (Zambia), M.anisfest (Ghana), and MORE! Song of the week is “Emergency” by Wendy Shay (Ghana) and at the back end of the show, you’ll meet Kenyan R&B singer and songwriter Steph Kapela. He’s just come out with his debut album Vikky Secrets. We listen to some samples of that and a great interview with the artist by reporter Bill Odidi in Nairobi. Finally, we pay tribute to the tragic loss of Hachalu Hundessa. The 34-year-old Ethiopian singer and activist was shot dead in Addis Ababa June 29th. We listen to one of his signature songs and get the latest news on how his death has triggered deadly protests and arrests in Ethiopia.
Episodes
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March 24, 2024
Music Time in Africa
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March 17, 2024
Music Time in Africa
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March 10, 2024
Music Time in Africa
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March 03, 2024
Music Time in Africa
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February 25, 2024
All Time Greatest African Hits -Music Time in Africa
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February 18, 2024
Deep Dive on Dabo DaProf with Kahli Abdu (Nigeria)