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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: Pongo

Pongo

18/04/2020 GMT

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The Angolan star tells DJ Edu how music saved her life

Angolan star Pongo emigrated to Portugal as a child, and, as she tells DJ Edu in a moving and uplifting interview, music pretty much saved her life.

Our guest this week is Pongo. Born in Angola, she emigrated to Portugal as a child, and, as she tells DJ Edu in a moving and uplifting interview, music pretty much saved her life. She’s just released a new EP of songs inspired by her childhood memories of Angola, and bringing Kuduro to a wider audience by mixing with other musical styles and rhythms.

Image: Pongo (Credit: Felix Dol Maillot)

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