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This Is Africa

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The Afroboss, DJ Edu, brings the biggest guests and hottest sounds from all over Africa

The Afroboss, DJ Edu, brings the biggest guests and hottest sounds from all over Africa.

With the hot new tunes from every corner of the motherland, This Is Africa is a weekly showcase of all-Africa musical talent.  
 
DJ Edu brings his rich musical knowledge of the African music scene.  
And each week there’s a big interview with star name from music, fashion, football, and more – they’ll be sharing what excites them in music right now. 

This Is Africa also each week features DJ Edu’s Ten in Ten: 10 tracks from 10 different countries in 10 minutes. 
And there’s a focus on new talent every time – the programme will always be introducing up and coming artists from a different African country.

This Is Africa: Valentine's Day with Awilo Longomba and CIC

Valentine's Day with Awilo Longomba and CIC

15/02/2020 GMT

BBC World Service - This Is Africa, Valentine's Day with Awilo Longomba and CIC

Romantic songs from across the continent, plus Congolese star Awilo Longomba

To mark Valentine’s Day, DJ Edu spices up his regular 10 in 10, bringing 10 love songs from 10 African countries in 10 minutes, and chats to Congolese star Awilo Longomba.

This is Africa this week is filled with romance. To mark Valentine’s Day, DJ Edu spices up his regular 10 in 10, bringing 10 love songs from 10 African countries in 10 minutes.
 
Edu’s guest is a legend of Congolese music, Awilo Longomba, who’ll be talking about his new single Bissou.

And the week’s spotlight artist is CIC, a romantic gentleman from Liberia who is devoting himself to making women feel special.

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