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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: Djodje

Djodje

29/06/2024 GMT

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A singer from Cabo Verde whose family has a rich musical heritage

Djodje is a singer, songwriter and producer who was born into a musical family in the island nation of Cabo Verde. He's now famed for his smooth, soulful blend of R&B and kizomba.

Djodje is a singer, songwriter and producer who was born into a musical family in the island nation of Cabo Verde. His father was the guitarist in Cabo Verde’s famous traditional music band, Os Tubarões (The Sharks), and his mother was a singer and composer from Guinea Bissau on the African mainland. 

Djodje is known for his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics - and for creating his own special smooth blend of RnB and Kizomba, the slow, sensuous musical genre that emerged in Angola in the late 1970s.

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