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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: Rophnan

Rophnan

06/08/2022 GMT

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A driving force in Ethiopia's electronic music scene

Rophnan is a musician, DJ and singer/songwriter from Ethiopia. He's pioneered the rise of electronic music in his country, combining it with the use of traditional instruments.

Rophnan is a musician, DJ and singer/songwriter from Ethiopia. He started making waves on the club scene in Addis Ababa at the age of 16, and he's pioneered the rise of electronic music in his country, combining it with the use of traditional instruments. He's just signed to Universal Music and his second album, Sidist VI, is out now.

Image: Rophnan (Credit: Mikiyas Melesse)

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