Cover Star Interview
South African hip-hop artist Nasty C joins Cuppy via FaceTime on Apple Music 1 to talk about his new single “Black and White,” working with Ari Lennox and T.I. on his new album ‘Zulu Man With Some Power,’ the album artwork and the meaning behind it, and his Apple Music exclusive documentary ‘Origins.’ The Big 5
Cuppy shares the 5 hottest new African tracks of the moment. This week’s selection includes new tracks from Olakira, Cassper Nyovest, Larry Gaaga, Arrow Bwoy and Bebi Philip. Africa Rising
19-year-old Nigerian singer and songwriter Victony is this week’s Africa Rising artist, a campaign which shines a light on the next generation of African superstars. Proverb of the Week
South African award-winning editor, entrepreneur and fashion Director, Asanda Sizani, shares her favorite African proverb in Xhosa: “Inyathi ibuzwa kwabaphambili” which is about valuing the lived experience of those who came before us. Mini-Mix
Cuppy finishes this week’s show with a special mini-mix to celebrate the release of Nigerian superstar’s Tiwa Savage’s new album ‘Celia.’
Tune in and listen to the full episode this Sunday, August 30th at 2p Lagos/London / 3p Johannesburg/Paris / 6a LA / 9a NYC only on Apple Music at apple.co/_AfricaNow
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Nasty C Tells Apple Music About His Album Title, ‘A Zulu Man With Some Power’
It’s just me recognizing my power. You know what I mean? In all senses, like the influence I have on people, my mental power. You know what I mean? My ability to stay focused and stay level throughout all the BS that the industry puts you through just as an artist. You know what I mean?
Nasty C Tells Apple Music About His Album Artwork
So, it basically just symbolizes the world that I exist in now, right? Like even beyond the music industry, we’re in a world now where everything looks very pretty and glitzy and glamorous at first glance. And then when you really take a closer look at it, you start to realize that things are not really as they seem. You know what I mean? There’s a lot of hidden evil in a lot of these beautiful things that we see.
Asanda Sizani Shares Her Favorite African Proverb
So the proverb is “Inyathi ibuzwa kwabaphambili”. It basically talks about valuing the lived experience of those that have walked the path before us.
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