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Apple Music today announced Nigerian Afrobeats star Shoday as the latest Africa Rising cover star, spotlighting one of the continent’s most dynamic new voices at a pivotal moment in his career. Hailing from Ogun State and raised in Lagos, Shoday has steadily emerged as one of Nigeria’s most compelling talents. Known for his distinctive melodies and street-rooted…
Apple Music has released this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix, featuring Nigerian DJ and cultural tastemaker DJ Kaywise. Widely regarded as one of Africa’s most influential DJs, DJ Kaywise has played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of contemporary Afrobeats through his mixes, radio presence, club dominance and global performances. With over a decade of…
Apple Music has released its latest Isgubhu DJ Mix, featuring an exclusive mix from Vumaala, available exclusively on Apple Music from Friday, 6 March 2026. Isgubhu continues to serve as Apple Music’s home for African dance music culture, spotlighting the producers, DJs and underground innovators shaping the continent’s club scenes. Each month, Isgubhu highlights the boundary-pushing…
Apple Music today announces Lovn (Nigeria), Vanillah (East Africa), Haeven (Ghana) and Umzulu Phaqa (South Africa) as the latest artists to be featured in its Up Next artist development programme across Africa. The Apple Music Up Next programme spotlights rising talent from around the world, identifying artists shaping the future of music in their regions…