This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With Joeboy, the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week, and Fisayo Longe’s Favorite African Proverb!Â
Tune in to Africa Now Radio With Cuppy This Sunday, February 14th at 2p Lagos/London / 3p Johannesburg/Paris / 6a LA / 9a NYC
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Cover Star Interview
Nigerian singer-songwriter Joeboy is this week’s cover star, and joins Cuppy via FaceTime on Apple Music 1 to talk about his latest track, “Focus.” He also discusses his debut album, Somewhere Between Beauty & Magic, his biggest inspirations and what he learned about himself during the COVID-19 lockdown.
The Big 5
Cuppy shares the 5 hottest new African tracks of the moment. This week’s selection includes new tracks from Jux; Ajebo Hustlers and Omah Lay; Singuila; Teni and Davido; and Prince Kaybee and Nokwazi.
Africa RisingÂ
A protégé of WizKid, Nigerian singer Terri is the latest Africa Rising cover star—a campaign which shines a light on the next generation of African superstars. https://apple.co/372Wgr0
Proverb of the WeekÂ
Nigerian fashion designer Fisayo Longe shares her favourite Egyptian proverb: “Do a good deed, and throw it into the sea”—a reminder that generosity should never have strings attached.
Mini Mix
Cuppy finishes this week’s show with a special mini-mix of Apple Music’s Isgubhu playlist, curated by Black Coffee, and featuring music from Sun-El Musician, Black Motion and Miss P; Black Motion and Tabia; Tekniq; Da Capo; and Kususa and Argento Dust. https://apple.co/2Z6hXSk
Tune in and listen to the full episode this Sunday, February 14th at 2p Lagos/London / 3p Johannesburg/Paris / 6a LA / 9a NYC on Apple Music 1 at apple.co/_AfricaNow.
