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Nviiri The Storyteller features on Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio This Sunday

This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With Nviiri the Storyteller, the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week, and Sarah Owusu’s Favourite African Proverb!
Tune in to Africa Now Radio With Cuppy This Sunday, March 14th at 1p Lagos/London / 2p Johannesburg/Paris / 5a LA / 8a NYC Only on Apple Music 1 and broadcast on Cool FM in Nigeria every Sunday at 6pm.
Cover Star Interview
Kenyan singer-songwriter and guitarist Nviiri the Storyteller is this week’s cover star, and joins Cuppy via FaceTime on Apple Music 1 to talk about his latest track, “Kitenge,” the title track from his latest EP. He also discusses his beginnings as a videographer, and how that career path led him to being signed by Sauti Sol.
The Big 5
Cuppy shares the 5 hottest new African tracks of the moment. This week’s selection includes new tracks from Kwesta feat. Troublle; Yaw Tog feat. Stormzy & Kwesi Arthur; Alpha P & TMXO; Mbosso feat. Diamond Platnumz; and C4 pedro feat. ARY.
Africa Rising
Also hailing from Kenya, the artist and producer Karun is the latest Africa Rising cover star, a campaign which shines a light on the next generation of African superstars. https://apple.co/3bxEMpm
Proverb of the Week
Ghanaian-British artist Sarah Owusu shares her favourite African proverb: “Only a fool tests the depth of a river with both feet”–-reminding us to always consider the consequences before jumping into any situation.
Mini Mix
Cuppy finishes this week’s show with a special mini-mix of Apple Music’s EA Wave playlist, which features the best new music from East Africa. This week’s mix includes music from Nandy feat. Koffi Olomide; Harmonize feat. Anjella; Jux; Rayvanny feat. Kizz Daniel; and Zuchu feat. Diamond Platnumz. https://apple.co/3qy9Ol9
Tune in and listen to the full episode this Sunday, March 14th at 1p Lagos/London / 2p Johannesburg/Paris / 5a LA / 8a NYC on Apple Music 1 at apple.co/_AfricaNow or on Cool FM in Nigeria every Sunday at 6pm.
For a limited time, new customers to Apple Music on iOS and Android in Nigeria and South Africa can enjoy all of this great content with 6 months of free Apple Music through the Shazam app. Returning customers get 3 months of free Apple Music.
Nviiri The Storyteller on his early beginnings with Sauti Sol
“As the storyteller, I started off as a videographer, as much as you hear me being a musician and a guitarist, yeah. And that’s how I ended up meeting up with Sauti Sol, did a couple of video projects for them. And yeah, it’s been a journey. The end for that was always meeting a musician. And the transition was more smooth because now I had now big brothers who were there to hold our hands during the whole session. And also introduced me to the live performance.”
Nviiri The Storyteller on the changing landscape of African music consumption
Cuppy: “What’s the biggest impact and biggest experience that has satisfied you?”
Nviiri The Storyteller: “The fact that now in our country, people are really streaming our music. That used to be a really huge challenge. You’d release music, no matter how good it is. But platforms like iTunes, that used to be a challenge. I’m really enjoying that fact that now we can share it even now to the whole universe, other than just me being a Kenyan artist, the music can get to be shared in the entire universe.”
Nviiri The Storyteller on the narrative behind his debut EP ‘Kitenge’
“This [EP] specifically, it was very strategic because when I started I wanted my image as the storyteller to be known much better, hence this specific selection of the songs. If you go through them, it’s basically, I’m talking about the whole cycle of a relationship. What everyone goes through in a relationship, there’s lust, there’s love, there’s conflict, there’s breakup, there’s party. I wanted to touch on all those things in just one EP. Of course, I could go on and on with the content, but for this specific EP, it was very compact and expressive.”
Sarah Owusu’s proverb
Cuppy: “What proverb can you give myself and my listeners to help us through this uncertain time in the world?”
Sarah Owusu: “I would definitely go for one which I love, I think, for obvious reasons. But it states, ‘Only a fool tests the depth of a river with both feet.’ It basically means ‘don’t jump into a situation without thinking first about the consequences.’ “
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Gibrilville, Is Set to Release a New Dancehall-Flavored Masterpiece Dubbed “Homicide.”

A true son of Ghanaian soil who recently returned home after years living in the USA, Gibrilville is generating buzz with his eclectic music that has been influenced by a vast array of cultures and lifestyles from all the places he has visited and lived. Not one to forget his roots, you can always expect that delectable taste of the Ghanaian sound and a flourishing afrobeat vibe in his hip-hop, reggae, and dancehall sounds. On the vocal front, Gibrilville has that voice that holds so much effortless power; – so rich, just like his African heritage, and it is little surprise he has been coined as the King of Melodies!
The musical world witnessed what he is capable of delivering with his emotional and soul-stirring performance in “Long Way,” a reggae-inspired masterpiece that has been an ear candy to listeners from all over the world, and especially Africa, due to the powerful liberating message behind those lyrics. https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/gibrilville/light-it-up
Gibrilville is currently working on his new album, which he is set to release soon and that promises to echo the culture, spirit, lifestyle, and beauty of Africa. Before then, he has a new single dubbed “Homicide” that he is set to release.
A dancehall-inspired masterpiece with that afro-cuban percussion flanked by reggae sensibilities, “Homicide” is set to rock the dance floor in every way. He seriously went rogue on those beats, to the benefit of the listener.
The bouncing wave, backed by his equally floating lyricism like some incarnated Wyclef, over some catchy hooks about how living his life should not be any concern of yours, is seriously going to move any listener and make them want to dance with carefree abandon.
“Homicide” is another sensational addition to his repertoire as he seeks to build one of the most impressive discographies in his eclectic musical genre.
The pre-order link for “Homicide” is now out, and you can get it by following his social handles, particularly his Instagram and website.
This is just the beginning of what is expected to be a trailblazing career for Gibrilville, the new African King!
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Jeff Tuffour reveals one of the believers most powerful secrets on new single; Okura Yen

Fast-rising Gospel act, Jeff Tuffour reminds us of the motherly affection with which the Heavenly Father cares for his own on this spirit-inspired tune; Okura Yen.
Produced by Makarios Music, the slow tempo 3/4 drum pattern gently massages the intent of the lyrics as attention is solely fixated on the multifaceted workings of God’s grace provision and protection.
You can’t go wrong with this as an early morning reassurance of God’s renewed mercies towards all and sundry! Stream here!
Jeff’s passion for music welled up within him during his early years in church where he served in the choir and other music ventures till the official call and mandate came to bless more lives with his own songs.
Jeff Tuffuor has since his upbringing, marvelled at the mantles operational in the lives of Gospel greats such as; Dr Sonnie Badu , Pas. Derek Wilson, Min. Joe Mettle and Min. Nathaniel Bassey.
He earnestly looks forward to having globally renowned collaborations with the likes of Min Joe Mettle, Pas. Derek Wilson, MOGmusic, Nathaniel Bassey, Akesse Brempong, Travis Greene, Min. Paolo, Min. Phillip Adzale, Min. Elvis Bentil, and other international gospel artistes.
Get interactive with him via his socials and do well to subscribe to his YouTube channel for more edifying contents and songs.
Facebook: Jeff Tuffour Music
Instagram: Jeff Tuffour Music
Twitter: @jefftuffour1
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Ghanaian Rising Star, ZIK Takes Fans On a Journey with Odyssey

ZIK (formerly known as Izzik) was born to be a hero and he knows it. The Lagos raised Ghanaian talent knew the journey he was about to put his fans on when he decided to name his EP ‘Odyssey’. Similar to the Greek legend, Zik has crafted a potpourri of excitement, danger, bounce and grace with finesse. It’s what the young people call Sauce, and as evident on the first single SDTF, Zik has sauce pouring out of his pores.
‘Odyssey’ opens with the beautiful, powerful and aptly titled ‘Walking Shoes’. This song is a celebration of the beauty of his journey and the growth that comes with it. It opens with profound spoken-word poetry from a woman and slides into soulfulness. It’s not your typical Afrobeats intro but Zik is far from typical. Zik is in a lane of his own. He glides and spills real talk all over the catchy production. On ‘Trips’ is the sexy bounce which allows Zik to dictate the new cool. Bad Idea is the song for people who stay on their toes 24/7. The sharp guys and girls. It’s an anthem that immediately puts you on high alert. Zik bleeds honesty and tells detractors “Nod my head this thing I don hear. Abeg free me make I dey my lane.” ‘Odyssey’ has 4 songs and clocks in at around 10 minutes, short enough for you to want to replay all day but packed enough to take you on an emotional rollercoaster.
‘Odyssey’ is now available to stream or purchase on all digital music platforms here: https://zik.fanlink.to/Odyssey
For further updates and information kindly visit the social media pages of ZIK (Twitter:
@izzikofficial , Instagram: @izzikofficial)
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Joshua Ahenkorah out with double single release; Boa Me (Help Me) & Brood Over Me

As one of the authoritative voices in gospel music from the Obuasi area in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, Joshua Ahenkorah has blazed the trail with a double single release; Boa Me & Brood Over Me.
As an ever ready worshipper with songs that draw you closer to the throne room, Joshua Ahenkorah is showing no signs of stalling as he’s out with another single “Boa Me”.
Literally translated to mean, “Help Me” the song seeks to attract the attention of God’s Spirit who is also called ‘our helper in times of need’ to come into our situation and calm the raging waters of life bent on overwhelming and drowning us.
Kindly watch Boa Me here:
Let this solemn insertion be your last lifeline to the unseen battles waged at night that no one sees and understands! God Does! Call on Him now!
Furthermore, the case isn’t any different with his latest insertion dubbed, ‘Brood Over Me’ a desperate and genuine hearts cry to God’s Holy Spirit to come have His way in all and sundry who would prayerfully digest this sound.
The live recorded contemporary gospel single is just what you need to create the solemn and divine atmosphere for an encounter with your maker! Soak on!
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Chief One drops new song ‘Toyota’

Chief One, Ghana’s music lead from the Volta Region has decided to bless his Fans with a new song after ‘copping’ another nomination in this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, the 24th Edition.
He titles this new song “Toyota”, another street anthem, this time targeted at the ladies. He explores the beauty of womanhood with subtly raunchy lyrics. He likens his lady, literally, to an automobile, Toyota. Song was produced by Hairlergbe.
Chief One was announced last week Saturday among other selected acts as this year’s “Best New Artiste”. The budding talent who has worked largely for the past year boasts of an EP and 3 new singles all released within last year that have made some enviable stats and strides on air and off air.
Weeks ago he was nominated in the same category as “Best New Artiste” in the maiden Edition of Ghana Music Awards Europe.
Stream “Toyota” by Chief One here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chiefone1/toyota
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HIS SOCIAL MEDIA CONNETCS:
Facebook – @ChiefOne
Instagram & Twitter – @Chief__One
Snapchat & Tiktok – @ChiefOneLive
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Nii Steppa in “Party Time” mood on new single

Done over a hard-hitting in-house production, Nii Steppa’s menacing tone and lyrics echo takes on an all partying song by an enormous wave of ‘Party Time’. Stream or download ‘Party Time’ across all major digital platforms here: https://songwhip.com/niisteppa/party-time
The JN records artist has never been this articulate and imposing. He’s very confident in his approach on the 3-minute party song, showcasing a braggadocio that’s perfect in depicting.
As such, ‘Party Time’ is absolutely gripping, mostly thanks to the above but also how effortless the rapper is in turning this melancholy into a booming street sound. There’s simply some magic in how Steppa goes about the whole song, and we love it.
‘Party Time’ was produced and mixed & mastered by Gigzbeatz.
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