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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.

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This Is Africa: Barakina and Trina South

Barakina and Trina South

05/12/2020 GMT

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Rapper and producer Barakina talks about Niger's rising music scene, and Zambian star Trina South reveals how a promise made to her late mother gave her the drive to succeed.

Barakina headlines as TIA makes its first ever trip to Niger. He’s a rapper and producer hoping to turbo-charge and drive forward the country’s music scene, which he says is just at the beginning of its journey.  He’s certainly been busy, having put out two albums in two years, tackling tough subjects including the barriers put up by religion, environmental issues and the pandemic.  He says Africa has become trapped by such problems, but hard work and love can set it free.
 
Trina South is a rapper, singer, songwriter and actress from Zambia. Her talents have been spotted by none other than Mr Eazi, who has been mentoring her as part of his emPawa programme. Trina grew up in the ghetto and tells TIA why a promise made to her mother before her death has given her the drive and determination to succeed.

Image: Trina South (Credit: Richshots Photography) and Barakina (Credit: Zed Pikaron/Kptal Team )

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