This week’s episode of Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida promises an exciting lineup, featuring a conversation with Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Joeboy, along with the five hottest tracks of the moment. Tune in this Friday, March 21st, at 8 a.m. London / 9 a.m. Lagos & Paris / 10 a.m. Johannesburg / 1 a.m. LA…
Apple Music has unveiled this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix, featuring none other than Nigerian DJ and music curator, DJ Phil. Known for his seamless fusion of Amapiano, Afrobeats, and Afro House, DJ Phil continues to push the boundaries of African music with this latest release. “I wanted to highlight the sounds shaping Africa’s…
In a groundbreaking moment for Afrobeats, Davido has been confirmed as one of the artists featured on King Charles III’s official Apple Music playlist. This historic collaboration comes as part of a special broadcast titled “The King’s Music Room,” set to premiere on March 10, 2025, in celebration of Commonwealth Day. The playlist, personally…
Afrobeats sensation Magixx is set to take center stage on this week’s episode of Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida, airing on Friday, March 7th on Apple Music 1. As Apple Music’s latest Africa Rising featured artist, Magixx will discuss his much-anticipated debut album, I Dream In Color, and his latest single, “Alchl”. In…
Seyi Vibez has once again asserted his dominance in the Nigerian music scene as his surprise EP, “Children of Africa,” skyrocketed to the top of the Apple Music Top Albums Chart just six hours after its release. This incredible feat ties it with Davido’s “Timeless” as the fastest project to reach #1 in Nigeria. …
Ghanaian singer-songwriter Fina Gh is back with a bang, dropping her latest single, “Vibrate”, on February 14, 2025. The track, produced by the talented Skillisbeatz, is now available across major streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, Boomplay, and YouTube. “Vibrate” is a high-energy Afrobeat anthem that highlights Fina Gh’s unique style and versatility. In…
Hip-hop icon Kendrick Lamar took center stage at the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Press Conference in New Orleans, where he shared insights on his journey, the evolution of rap, and the challenge of condensing 15 years of music into a 13-minute set. During the discussion with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden and…
Johannesburg, South Africa – South African amapiano sensation Khalil Harrison sits down with Nandi Madida this week on Apple Music 1’s Africa Now Radio, sharing intimate details about his journey, inspirations, and the making of his album, ‘Uzwile Bathini.’ The episode, airing this Friday, February 7th, also features a selection of the week’s hottest new…
Source: Africa Publicity Apple Music has announced its highly anticipated list of African rising stars to watch in 2025, with Nigerian sensations Fola and Kaestyle taking center stage. The two artists are part of the platform’s prestigious ‘Africa Rising’ initiative, which aims to amplify the continent’s emerging talents and offer them global exposure. Fola…
Cupertino, CA – Apple Music is throwing the ultimate New Year’s Eve party with an exclusive Apple Music Live: NYE livestream event and a full 24-hour radio takeover featuring some of the world’s best DJs. The celebrations will kick off at midnight PST / 8am GMT on December 31 with a 24-hour radio extravaganza across…
Apple Music’s Chop Life campaign is celebrating its fourth year of saluting the upcoming festive season, with four exclusive guest playlists from Ghanaian-born HighLife singer-songwriter AratheJay, Lagos-born singer and rapper Ayo Maff, Port Harcourt-born Afrobeats singer-songwriter and producer Kaestyle, and Lagos-born Afrobeats maverickBhadBoi OML, who have each hand-picked a selection of the tracks that will…
Billie Eilish has once again claimed Apple Music’s Artist of the Year award, marking her second win after first earning the title in 2019. The pop sensation continues to dominate the global music scene, thanks to her extraordinary impact throughout 2024. A BILLIE EILISH YEAR This year alone, she won an Academy Award…
This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With FAVE, and the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week! Tune in to Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida this Friday, November 8th at 9a London / 10a Lagos/Paris / 11a Johannesburg / 1a LA / 4a NYC on Apple Music 1 and broadcast on YFM Accra every Sunday at 2pm, YFM Kumasi on…
Apple Music today released this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix featuring South African DJ, producer and entrepreneur, Oskido (real name Oscar Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa), a local legend who has helped shape the country’s urban music scene for over 25 years. “Africa has a rich cultural heritage that has given rise to diverse music genres, especially Afrobeats and Amapiano,…
Ebro Darden calls up Afrobeats icon Seun Kuti to talk about his new project ‘Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)’, what it took to bring the Kuti and Marley legacies together on one track for the very first time in history, and more. Key quotes below. Please credit The Ebro Show on Apple Music 1. Seun…
Today, Apple Music introduced a new feature in Apple Music for Artists that allows artists to create a Set List playlist, publish to Apple Music and Shazam concert pages and share it in social media to their fans. This new tool provides artists new ways to create engaging experiences to promote their live shows and…
