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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: Samantha Mogwe

Samantha Mogwe

15/06/2024 GMT

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Samantha Mogwe, one of Botswana's most played artists, fuses soulful RnB with African and jazzy vibes, singing about love, loss and societal issues.

Born in Botswana to a Zambian mother and a Motswana father, Samantha Mogwe is a singer-songwriter, producer and radio host. She fuses soulful RnB with African and jazzy vibes, singing about love, loss and societal issues such as violence against girls and women. 

Mogwe has a degree in theology and also studied music. She started singing when she was just eight years old – first in a church youth group, then in competitions, winning the Gabz Karaoke Idols in 2004 and making it to the top 24 in East African Idols. She released her debut album, Transitions, in 2015. 

Mogwe is one of Botswana’s most played artists. In the 2023 Botswana Music Awards she scooped two prizes: best collaboration for her song Marang, featuring Mpho Sebina, and best RnB album for her latest EP VII.

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