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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: Joshua Baraka

Joshua Baraka

08/06/2024 GMT

BBC World Service - This Is Africa, Joshua Baraka

The borderless sound of one of Uganda's most popular singers

Joshua Baraka is one of Uganda's most popular singers, but the 22-year-old is determined to reach listeners far beyond his country's borders too.

Joshua Baraka is a 22-year-old Ugandan singer-songwriter who is making waves outside his country with his soulful lyrics and borderless sound. He’s one of Uganda’s most-streamed artists and has joined the likes of Ayra Starr and Tyla on Spotify's list of most promising new talent from Africa. His voice is often compared to that of Nigerian superstar Tems, and he has already collaborated with big names in afrobeats including Joeboy, Simi, King Promise and Bien.

As he tells DJ Edu, he chose a more international sound than some of his Ugandan contemporaries because he’s always listened to and admired globally successful artists like Bob Marley, Chronixx and Nat King Cole, and wanted, like them, to appeal to people everywhere.

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