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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: Slapdee

Slapdee

28/08/2021 GMT

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Zambian hip-hop pioneer Slapdee talks to DJ Edu about rap battles, realising his difficult start was material, and tapping into young audiences.

Slapdee is a Zambian hip-hop pioneer. He started rapping back in 2006, but he is still one of the most popular in the country. His is an amazing story of overcoming the odds – he lost both parents in a car crash, and, as a teen, lived alone in one of Lusaka’s toughest neighbourhoods. He talks to DJ Edu about rap battles, realising his difficult start was material, and tapping into young audiences.

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