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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: Ami Faku

Ami Faku

29/01/2022 GMT

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A South African star tells DJ Edu about finding confidence and overcoming her fears

Ami Faku is one of South Africa's most successful singers, but, as she tells DJ Edu, she has had to overcome fears and a lack of confidence to become the artist she is today.

Ami Faku’s sublime vocals have graced songs by South Africa’s best, including Kabza da Small and DJ Maphorisa, but she also has powerful songs of her own, and was named female artist of the year at the South African Music Awards in 2020.

But, as she tells DJ Edu, she didn’t start out confident at all. She had to overcome her fear, and even now, despite her success, she finds many aspects of being an artist daunting. What she loves is the music itself and when her songs touch others emotionally.

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