Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Osafo Daniel
Published on 2024-02-22 17:23:03
This week’s episode of Apple Music 1’s Africa Now features South African amapiano producer Kelvin Momo, the 5 hottest new African tracks of the week, Africa Rising, and Nandi Madida’s favorite track of the week. In the cover star interview, Kelvin Momo joins Nandi Madida via FaceTime to discuss his latest track and his album, ‘Kurhula.’ He talks about finding his creative lane and creating music that resonates with his audience.
Nandi Madida shares the 5 hottest new African tracks of the moment, featuring new tracks from artists like Adekunle Gold, Shallipopi, Kel-P feat. Kalash, Ze2, SjavasDaDeejay & Titom feat. Calvin Shaw & King Tone Sa, and Sfarzo Rtee & Makhanj.
The Africa Rising segment introduces Nigerian Afro-fusion star, Shoday, and features his singles “Caution” and “Billion Boy,” a collaboration with Bella Shmurda. Shoday is the latest artist to be featured from Apple Music’s Africa Rising playlist, which highlights the next generation of African superstars.
Each week, Nandi Madida chooses her favorite track from one of Apple Music’s African playlists. This week, she spotlights South African amapiano stars Shakes & Les, DBN Gogo, and Zee Nxumalo and their single “Funk 55 (feat. Ceeka RSA & Chley)” from the Amapiano Lifestyle playlist.
Listeners can tune in to the full episode on Friday, February 23rd at 9 AM London / 10 AM Lagos/Paris / 11 AM Johannesburg / 1 AM LA / 4 AM NYC on Apple Music 1 at apple.co/_AfricaNow or on YFM Accra, YFM Kumasi, and YFM Takoradi on Sundays and Saturdays at various times.
In an interview with Apple Music, Kelvin Momo talks about prioritizing albums and finding his creative lane. He shared, “I was willing to take the risk because of my sound. Then I dropped, and people were really happy. I’m like ok, everything is coming along!”
Kelvin Momo also explained the meaning behind his album, ‘Kurhula,’ saying, “The person who came up with the name was Babalwa M. She came up with the Amukelani name and Kurhula. I always struggle with names, and then she was like ‘you always find peace nowadays whenever you work on your album… now everything’s working out, you find peace in the music’.”
He further touched on the process of creating sounds that resonate with his audience, saying, “Whenever I make a song, I just don’t think about it like I’m doing it for me. It’s all about the person – how they’re gonna feel, their reaction, everything.”
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