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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: Ayra Starr and Black Sherif

Ayra Starr and Black Sherif

06/11/2021 GMT

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Ayra Starr from Nigeria and Black Sherif from Ghana are both just 19 years old, yet already have success and popularity many older artists can only dream of.

It’s a teenage takeover! Ayra Starr from Nigeria and Black Sherif from Ghana are both just 19 years old, yet already have success and popularity lots of older artists can only dream of. 

Ayra’s talent was spotted by none other than legendary producer Don Jazzy, and she has already released a full album.

Black Sherif has caused a sensation in Ghana with his freestyle ‘sermons’, and counts Sarkodie, MzVee and Burna Boy among his many fans.

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