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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: Meddy

Meddy

23/01/2021 GMT

BBC World Service - This Is Africa, Meddy

A romantic Rwandan who scored one of East Africa's biggest hits in 2020

Rwandan singer Meddy talks to DJ Edu about his journey from a computer engineering degree in the USA to creating one of East Africa's biggest hits in 2020.

Meddy’s smooth vocals have seduced a legion of fans thanks to love songs like Slowly and Up All Night. Last year the Rwandan scored one of East Africa’s biggest hits by teaming up with Otile Brown on Dusuma. It’s a far cry from the computer engineering degree he started in the USA a decade ago. Speaking to TIA from his base in the States, Meddy takes DJ Edu through his journey so far, covering topics such as lockdown, the healing power of music and his recent engagement – including how he popped that all important question!

To keep up the romantic theme, DJ Edu’s classic track is a vintage love song from the DRC, and TIA also provides your weekly selection of fresh new bangers courtesy of the 10-in-10 mix.

Image: Meddy (Credit: Burnett Taylor)

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