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Peruzzi talks about having Davido as a mentor on Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio

This Week’s Episode Features a Conversation With Peruzzi, the 5 Hottest Tracks of the Week, and Dr Sivuyile Madikana’s Favourite African Proverb!
Tune in to Africa Now Radio With Cuppy This Sunday, April 11th at 2p Lagos/London / 3p Johannesburg/Paris / 6a LA / 9a NYC on Apple Music 1 and broadcast on Cool FM in Nigeria every Sunday at 6pm.
Cover Star Interview
Nigerian singer Peruzzi is this week’s cover star, and joins Cuppy via FaceTime on Apple Music 1 to talk about his latest track with Davido, “Somebody Baby.” He also discusses the inspiration behind his latest double album, Rum & Boogie, learning from musical legends, and having Davido as a mentor.
The Big 5
Cuppy shares the 5 hottest new African tracks of the moment. This week’s selection includes new tracks from L.A.X; Cheque feat. Fireboy DML; Tay Iwar; A-Reece feat. Wordz; and Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa & TRESOR.
Africa Rising
South Africa’s DBN Gogo is the latest Africa Rising cover star, a campaign which shines a light on the next generation of African superstars. https://apple.co/3mtbPOU
Proverb of the Week
The South African digital health innovator, Dr Sivuyile Madikana, shares his favourite Xhosa proverb: “God is my refuge”—reminding us to look beyond ourselves for comfort and peace.
Mini Mix
Cuppy finishes this week’s show with a special mini-mix of Apple Music’s Mzansi Hits playlist, which spotlights the hottest tracks from South Africa. This week’s mix includes music from Rethabile Khumalo feat. Master KG; Major League Djz & Abdioza feat. Mpho Sebina; Sun-El Musician & Msaki; Mi Casa; and Blaq Diamond. https://apple.co/3sXVJzf
Tune in and listen to the full episode this Sunday, April 11th at 2p Lagos/London / 3p Johannesburg/Paris / 6a LA / 9a NYC on Apple Music 1 at apple.co/_AfricaNow or on Cool FM in Nigeria every Sunday at 6pm.
Peruzzi on having Davido as a mentor
“I lived with David for two years, and I can tell you he doesn’t sleep. Me meeting Davido, thinking ‘okay, this guy has already achieved now, he’s supposed to play and supposed to chill,’ and then he is in the studio till 7:00 AM, 6:00 AM. I’m like no, I just knew that okay guy, the higher you go, the more you have to give, you get me. And that’s what drives me, till today.”
Peruzzi on why he’s big on humility
Cuppy: “You talk about humility a lot, I noticed. And so, what would you say your philosophy is as an artist and where you started versus where you are now?”
Peruzzi: “It’s been me just learning from the people I used to watch on TV while growing up because all I knew was how to write songs and how to arrange songs. But I met people like Davido, people like 2Face, like Don Jazzy, and I just knew that okay guy, you don’t do anything about these places you are now. So the best thing is for you to just pick at least 1 to 10 good things from every legend you meet.”
Peruzzi on why the album ‘Rum n Boogie’ is split in two parts
“The rum part is for like all the emotional songs, the love songs and stuff. And then, the boogie part is basically what people have not seen me do before, like me trying new things. Your up tempo days all the way straight to the club.”
Dr Sivuyile Madikana’s proverb
“I think it’s one of my favorite sayings and it comes from a language in South Africa called Xhosa. So we’ve got 12 official languages. And I come from the Xhosa tribe in South Africa and it says [Xhosa Language], which is translated to mean that… Translated word for word, [Xhosa Language], meaning God, [Xhosa Language], meaning the forest, and [Xhosa Language], meaning mine. So essentially ‘God is my forest’ and it can also be translated to mean that ‘God is my refuge.’ ”
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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.
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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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