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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: Patoranking

Patoranking

26/06/2021 GMT

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A Nigerian dancehall artist who has become one of Africa's biggest musical names

Nigerian dancehall artist Patoranking is one of Africa’s biggest musical names, and he’s also been embraced in Jamaica, home of the sound he’s made his own.

Nigerian dancehall artist Patoranking is one of Africa’s biggest musical names. He’s popular across the continent, and he’s also been embraced in Jamaica, home of the sound he’s made his own. He tells DJ Edu about his new track Celebrate Me, and about his passion to communicate his truth. The message of Celebrate Me is do the right thing now and appreciate people while they’re alive, instead of ignoring them and spending loads of money on their funeral.

Image: Patoranking (Credit: Bolaji Odukoya)

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