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Runtown reveals why “Mad Over You” was a gift and a curse on Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio

This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With Runtown, the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week, and Ama Qamata’s Favorite African Proverb!
Tune in to Africa Now Radio With Cuppy This Sunday, January 10th at 2p Lagos/London / 3p Johannesburg/Paris / 6a LA / 9a NYC Only on Apple Music 1
Cover Star Interview
Nigerian singer, songwriter and producer Runtown is this week’s cover star and joins Cuppy via FaceTime on Apple Music 1 to talk about his latest single “If E Happen for Lagos” which is according to Runtown is “a Nigerian story, with emphasis on the ills of the society, politics and a way of life that is not suitable for the common man.” Runtown tells Cuppy about why “Mad Over You” was a gift and a curse, potentially launching a new fashion line this year, why he wants to make timeless music and his new album coming in February.
The Big 5
Cuppy shares the 5 hottest new African tracks of the moment. This week’s selection includes new tracks from Darkovibes, Masterkraft, Fally Ipupa, Black Coffee and DJ Kaywise.
Africa Rising
Ghanaian singer, songwriter and producer Amaarae is the latest Africa Rising cover star, a campaign which shines a light on the next generation of African superstars. https://apple.co/32v7zX4
Proverb of the Week
South African actress and star of the series Blood & Water, Ama Qamata, shares her favorite African proverb with Cuppy, which translates as “Closed mouths don’t get fed, if anything is bothering you, speak up.”
Mini Mix
Cuppy finishes this week’s show with a special mini-mix of Apple Music’s African Hip-Hop playlist featuring music from Cheque, Yanga Chief, Flvme, Reminisce and Naiboi. https://apple.co/3nqi2uc
Tune in and listen to the full episode this Sunday, January 10th at 2p Lagos/London / 3p Johannesburg/Paris / 6a LA / 9a NYC on Apple Music 1 at apple.co/_AfricaNow
Runtown on why his music is becoming more conscious
“If you notice for my newer releases, if you really pay attention to this, I had to go deeper in the message. I had to be more conscious in the music. Not just conscious in a borrowing way, conscious in a way you’re turning up the act, you’re remembering, all right, you got signed.”
Runtown on why “Mad Over You” was a gift and a curse
“ ‘Mad Over You,’ it’s really that song as a gift and a curse at the same time. It’s that song that just changed everything, not just for me, but for the whole industry. So you now have to not necessarily live up to that, but a lot of people expect you to have another ‘Mad Over You.’ You know me very well. I love being diverse with the sound, but ‘Mad Over You’ taught me a lesson.”
“Most of the songs I dropped then didn’t make it to any album. So it taught me that I needed to focus on a body of work. So that’s why I kind of paused then I dropped ‘Tradition,’ the body of work. So this body of works that are very, very, very key in your career is a story.”
Ama Qamata’s proverb
“Well, a proverb that I know that I grew up with, my mom always used to say is, [Proverb in Xhosa], which basically means like… Well, that’s in Xhosa. I’m not saying it properly. Mom says it better. But in translation it’s, ‘A child that does not cry, dies in the womb.’ And in English, what it means is, ‘Closed mouths don’t get fed.’ ”
“So if you’re not speaking out, if you’re not saying what you want, no one’s really going to know that you have a problem. And I think it’s so important with these tough times that we’re around, if you need help, if there’s anything that is bothering you, we should speak out about it.”
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What a year it has been for Oxlade. The 2023 Vevo artist to watch owns one of 2022’s biggest hits with “Ku Lo Sa” and its remix featuring Camila Cabello, with more than 220M+ global streams and 1B+ TikTok views across the world.
Currently in Los Angeles for the Grammy Awards, as a surprise to their fans the two superstars made in Lagos decided to drop the video for “Bad Boy” today.
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Directed by UAX, iconic director of the afrobeats scene (Tems, Rema, Adidas ZA, Chike, Lojay…) and shot in Lagos, the two Nigerian superstars take you on a night to remember in “Bad Boy”s video, so hop in the Cadillac and get ready for some heat!
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Selberk Keeps The Dream Alive On New Single, “Dreamer” With Kwesi Musiq

Multi-talented artist, Selberk has officially released his latest single dubbed “Dreamer” with Kwesi Musiq. The trap song doubles as a motivational song with lyrics to embolden all and sundry push beyond life’s many boundaries.
Sandwiched by a pacy hook, the three and half minute song sees both Kwesi’s display their enviable rap dexterity in different verses. The “Sunday born” chemistry is evident despite this being the first ever collaboration between the two artists.
Speaking to this source Selberk said “Dreamer is a motivational tune that highlights man’s desire to keep going despite the many obstacles and hardship one encounters”.
“Dreamer is a heart touching piece when you pay attention to the lyrics,” he added.
This new song has the potential to fuel the revival of the dormant trap scene in Ghana to its glory days back in 2017-2018.
“DREAMER” is now available on all digital streaming platforms.
Stream Here: [ https://tiememusic.lnk.to/DREAMER ]
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Yaw Darling drops first single under Sky Entertainment, “Pull Up” – LISTEN

Sky Entertainment, Ghana-based Music Record Label has just introduced another artiste from their stable called Yaw Darling.
Yaw Darling is next artiste introduced after Mishasha who was officially out-doored in the last quarter of 2023.
Along with the introduction of Yaw Darling, the label decides to introduce him unto the market with a new single and video titled “Pull Up”.
“Pull Up” released on Friday, February 3, 2023 would become the people’s anthem in a matter of days; the catchy hooks and sweet melodies Yaw Darling served on this record is an easy pass for the public to accept him with his ‘fine boy’ looks complementing it all.
Listen to “Pull Up” on Digital Stores: https://ditto.fm/pull-up-yaw-darling
Follow him on Social Media @YawDarlingMusic
About Yaw Darling:
Yaw Darling is a rising Afrobeats Singer with a unique blend of traditional African rhythm and contemporary sounds.
Born Samuel Yaw Antwi on the October 30, 2000, Yaw Darling draws and is inspired by the great of Ghanaian and African music legends such as Kojo Antwi, Daddy Lumba, Samini, Fela Kuti, Wizkid and Burna Boy just to name a few.
Yaw Darling has honed his skills to create a fresh take on the genre that speaks to both old and new fans alike. His energetic and charismatic stage presence combined with his smooth vocals and powerful lyrics is one to watch and sure to earn him a dedicated following.
Yaw Darling, signed to Ghana music imprint, Sky Entertainment makes his musical debut in February 2023 with the release of his first single “Pull Up”, which speaks for dedication and loyalty in love.
With his passion for Ghanaian and African music and cultural heritage, Yaw Darling is poised to become one of the leading voices in the Afrobeat community and a global ambassador for Ghanaian/African culture and music.
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Kicking off the new year with a banger, Ghanaian Afropop, dancehall and beloved reggae artist Stonebwoy releases new single “More Of You.” (more…)
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