This Week's Episode Features a Conversation With Tyler ICU, the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week, Africa Rising and Nandi Madida’s Favourite Track of the Week!
Tune in to Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida this Friday, August 18th at 9a Lagos/London / 10a Johannesburg/Paris / 1a LA / 4a NYC on Apple Music 1 and broadcast on YFM Accra every Sunday at 2pm, YFM Kumasi on Saturdays at 3pm and YFM Takoradi on Saturdays at 6pm.
Cover Star Interview
South African amapiano DJ and producer Tyler ICU joins Nandi Madida via FaceTime on Apple Music 1 to talk about his latest No. 1 single, the Tumelo.za collab, “Mnike (feat. DJ Maphorisa, Nandipha808, Ceeka RSA & Tyron Dee).“ He also discusses his journey, creating unforgettable moments, and what makes his hometown special.
The Big 5
Nandi Madida shares the 5 hottest new African tracks of the moment. This week’s selection includes new tracks from Reminisce feat. Oxlade, Harmonize feat. Ruger, Mellow & Sleazy feat. Tman Xpress, Londie London, DJ Maphorisa & Yumbs, and Major League DJz, Elaine & Yumbs.
Africa Rising
Tanzanian Bongo Flava singer-songwriter Platform—Apple Music’s latest Up Next: East Africa artist—is the latest artist featured from Apple Music’s Africa Rising playlist, a campaign which shines a light on the next generation of African superstars, and this week’s show features his singles, the Tommy Flavour collab “Te Amo,” and the Marioo collab, “Ananipenda.” Listen HERE.
Nandi’s Song of the Week
Each week, Nandi Madida chooses her favourite track from one of Apple Music’s African playlists. This week she spotlights South African amapiano star Kelvin Momo and his track, “Fool Me (feat. Nanette, S.O.N & Jay Sax),” from Apple Music’s Mzansi House playlist. Listen HERE.
Tune in and listen to the full episode this Friday, August 18th at 9a Lagos/London / 10a Johannesburg/Paris / 1a LA / 4a NYC on Apple Music 1 at apple.co/_AfricaNow and broadcast YFM Accra every Sunday at 2pm, YFM Kumasi on Saturdays at 3pm and YFM Takoradi on Saturdays at 6pm.
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