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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 legendary Nigerian DJ and tastemaker DJ Jimmy Jatt. A pioneering figure in African music culture, DJ Jimmy Jatt has long been recognised for his role in shaping contemporary African sound through curation, collaboration, and community. As both a cultural connector and trusted tastemaker, his influence…
Africa Now caps off the year with its Best of 2025 episode and cover, spotlighting standout moments from the radio show, the biggest songs of the year, and six African artists who took the continent to new heights. Asake enjoyed another exceptional year, claiming the #1 most-streamed track in Nigeria with “Why Love.” FOLA emerged as…
Apple Music has released this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix, featuring Nigerian-American disc jockey, DJ Tunez, who’s currently #1 on the Apple Music Nigeria charts with his single ‘MONEY CONSTANT’ featuring Dj Maphorisa and Wizkid “This mix has some of my current favourite tracks from home as well as my most recent collaborations,” he tells Apple…