This Is Africa
DJ Edu catches up with the biggest names in music from across Africa, and meets the stars of afrobeats, amapiano, afrohouse and more. The podcast features unmissable interviews and reveals the personalities behind the music, as well as the resilience, determination, and sometimes luck they need for success. It covers artists from francophone and lusophone Africa, from Somalia to Sao Tome, from Niger to Namibia, making music in genres ranging from kizomba to genge, afro soul and afro pop to hip hop and electro. Every episode includes DJ Edu's '10 in 10' playlist, mashing up ten hot new tracks from ten different countries in Africa.
Episodes
Ms Gideon
In the TIA house this week with DJ Edu the Afroboss is Ms Gideon, a rising star from Namibia. She was only 18 when she shared a New York City stage with afrobeats greats like Adekunle Gold and Patoranking, after winning the prestigious New Narrative Africa competition in 2024. Two years on, and she’s signed with Sony Music Africa, the first Namibian artist to join the global label.Ms Gideon tells
Phillbill
Phillbill from Cameroon is a talented producer and artist who is succeeding despite the odds. He comes from Buea, in Cameroon’s south-west region; it's part of the anglophone territory which has experienced awful violence since 2017, following a separatist uprising. Phillbill has had to relocate to Douala and, as he tells DJ Edu, navigate the complex social landscape of his country. His songs are
Davido
Davido sits down with DJ Edu to celebrate his 15-year career, and a new album, Oriadé, which he says is all about going back to his roots.Davido has been a huge player in taking Afrobeats to the next level, and in particular gaining visibility in the US and globally. He has sold out London’s O2 and New York’s Madison Square Garden, he is five-times Grammy nominated, and his 2019 hit Fall had the l
L’Oiseau Rare
From thief to music star whose greatest wish is to make money to help the poor – that’s the inspiring story of Gabon’s L’Oiseau Rare, DJ Edu’s featured artist this week.L’Oiseau Rare is now one of Gabon’s most successful artists. His numerous hits include Kati-K and Niamatos, as well as collaborations with Didi B from Ivory Coast and Shatta Wale from Ghana.As he tells TIA, L’Oiseau Rare originally
Odumodublvck
Odumodublvck is one of the most exciting talents to come out of Nigeria in recent years. He is also one of the most controversial ones. He has been involved in several music industry bust-ups - and his lyrics have prompted accusations of misogyny.
He broke through to the Nigerian mainstream in 2022 with his hit Picanto, and went viral globally with his hit Declan Rice, a tribute to the Arsenal a
Stonebwoy
Stonebwoy is a legend in Ghana and beyond. He is a king of Afro dancehall, combining Jamaican and African vibes to the delight of thousands of loyal fans. Stonebwoy won the BET award for best international act, Africa in 2015, and since then the accolades have kept coming, including Billboard plaques and Grammy nominations.What is not so well known is that Stonebwoy has achieved these heights afte
Gemma Griffiths
Gemma Griffiths has become a much-loved star in her native Zimbabwe, and has collaborated with many of the country’s most successful artists, including reggae dancehall musician Winky D. She grabbed the attention of music fans with her soulful cover of his song Musarova, leading to their collaboration on Mu Garden, which broke Zimbabwean records by reaching 1 million views on YouTube in just 13 da
Introducing...This Is Africa
DJ Edu catches up with the biggest names in music from across Africa, and meets the stars of afrobeats, amapiano, afrohouse and more. Tyla and Black Coffee from South Africa, Davido, Burna Boy, Rema and Tems from Nigeria, Sarkodie from Ghana and Diamond Platnumz from Tanzania are now international superstars selling out at major venues around the world. One of the most respected club DJs from Afri
