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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: Qing Madi

Qing Madi

04/05/2024 GMT

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A 17-year-old Nigerian who's making a splash on TikTok

Nigerian 17-year-old Qing Madi already has a string of hits to her name, and has worked with Afrobeats stars BNXN and Joeboy. How has she built her career at such a young age?

Qing Madi is only 17 but she’s creating a lot of buzz. The young Nigerian already has a string of hits to her name, including See Finish and American Love, both of which went viral on TikTok, as well as collaborations with Afrobeats stars BNXN (Ole) and Joeboy (Adenuga).

In January this year Qing Madi was inducted into Apple Music's Rising Class of 2024.

In this episode Qing Madi reveals her musical influences, and how she’s had to fake her age for years to allow her to forge her career in music.

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