BBC Radio’s Dj Edu lists his top 10 African Artists to watch this 2020.
Dj Edu, host of “This is Africa”, a new show on BBC listed his Favourite top 10 artists to watch this 2020 and the list includes Rema, Joeboy, Sheebah, Simba Tagz, Kwesi Arthur among others.
Kenyan born, London based Dj Edu who recently launched “This is Africa”, a weekly show on BBC world services will look to cover the best music from all corners of the African continent with spotlights on new artists and rising talent as well as the classics.
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He said, “It encapsulates everything I love about African music, I’m really looking forward to, showcasing and sharing the great stories, music & culture coming out of young Africa with new and existing audiences.”
Check his selections below:
REMA
On this Dumebi crooner, Dj Edu had this to say,” Rema was one of the most talked-about young talents from Nigeria last year, His diverse musical style makes him unique. One of his songs even appeared on Barack Obama’s 2019 playlist.”
SHEEBAH
“Sheebah, from Uganda, is fiery and energetic with the ambition to be great. She started as a dancer, performing for many of the popular Ugandan acts but is now ready to take center stage and be counted,” says Edu.
JOEBOY
“Joeboy is gathering pace and already has two big anthems—’Baby’ and ‘Beginning’—under his belt, as well as a new EP. He’s doing shows all over Africa so early in his career under the wing of Mr. Eazi,” DJ Edu mentions.
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SIMBA TAGZ
Zimbabwe’s Simba is a producer who has been making hit records for afrobeat superstars while mixing and mastering their sounds too,” DJ Edu mentions. “He’s now adding being an artist himself to that list.”
KWESI ARTHUR
“From releasing his first song in 2015 to two EPs in 2017 & 2019, Kwesi Arthur has become one of Ghana’s most popular young artists,” states Edu. “His music and lyrics really connect with the youth.”
KABZA DE SMALL
“Kabza De Small is part of the amapiano movement from Jozi, South Africa and an understudy of legendary producer and self-proclaimed hitmaker DJ Maphorisa,” DJ Edu tells us.
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SHO MADJOZI
“Sho Madjozi is a rapper, singer, and poet who is into pushing the Tsonga culture through her music,” explains DJ Edu. “She recently won the Best New International Act at the BET Awards.”
TEMS
“Tems is a Nigerian singer-songwriter with a powerful voice quite similar to Tracy Chapman. She joined the ensemble in secondary school & recorded tunes each day with her senior sibling. There is where she got her drive,” Edu states.
VANESSA MDEE
“Vanessa Mdee is already a household name already in Tanzania and the rest of Africa. She’s now also dating Power star Rotimi, which could only help enhance her music reach further,” says Edu.
INNOSS B
“Innoss B is a dancer and singer from DR Congo who fuses Congolese music with popular genres,” DJ Edu mentions. “He’s also a skilled djembe player. Innoss B won a national singing competition and has already been on tour with Akon.”