This Week's Episode Features a Conversation With Kwesta, the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week, Africa Rising and Dadaboy Ehiz’s Favourite Track of the Week!
Cover Star Interview
South African hip-hop icon Kwesta and DJ and producer Kabza De Small are this week’s cover stars, and Kwesta joins Dadaboy Ehiz via FaceTime on Apple Music 1 to talk about their latest track, “Mrholo Wayizolo (feat. Masterpiece YVK & Papta Mancane).” He also discusses their new collaborative album, ‘Speak N Vrostaan,’ what he appreciates most about working with Kabza De Small, and why South African rappers should embrace Amapiano.
The Big 5
Dadaboy Ehiz shares the 5 hottest new African tracks of the moment. This week’s selection includes new tracks from Mayorkun, DarkoVibes, G Nako feat. Femi One, MaWhoo & Sam Deep, and Wanitwa Mos, Master KG & Omah Lay feat. Nkosazana Daughter & Lowsheen.
Africa Rising
Kenyan stars Ukweli & Xenia Manasseh are the latest artists featured from Apple Music’s Africa Rising playlist, a campaign which shines a light on the next generation of African superstars, and this week’s show features their singles, “Love Me or Leave Me” and “Maybe,” from their new EP, ‘Maybe.’ Listen HERE.
Dadaboy’s Song of the Week
Each week, Dadaboy Ehiz chooses his favourite track from one of Apple Music’s African playlists. This week he spotlights Nigerian singer-songwriter Timaya and his track, “Sweet Us,” from Apple Music’s Afro-Soul Mix playlist. Listen HERE.
Kwesta on working with Kabza De Small
Kwesta on the energy of Speak N Vrostaan
Tune into Africa Now Radio with Dadaboy Ehiz below:
https://music.apple.com/za/curator/africa-now-radio-with-dadaboy-ehiz/1494794631
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