Media personality and singer Nandi Madida was announced as the new host of Apple Music 1 Africa Now Radio.
Apple Music invited media and other guests to the DNA Brand Architects offices in Fourways. The company made the announcement on a press briefing Monday afternoon.
Madida shared the news on her Instagram page with the caption, “Our time is now, I am your NEW HOST of Africa Now Radio. Thank you @applemusic AFRICA TO THE WORLD.”
The singer described her new journey as a radio host as “a lot more relaxed and content.” Madida’s first show will be on Friday, June 2nd taking over from Luthando “LootLove” Shosha, who has hosted the show since 2021.
“Everything that I’ve been through until this point makes sense. My life has always made sense, but with the moves that God provides me with, shows me how much he cares; so I’m forever grateful,” Madida said.
Nandi also shared how he applied for the job and went through the process.
“The fact that I had to earn this gig by sending through my demo and going through the process means even more to me.
“I was at home when I got a text saying I got the job. I was so shocked but in a good way. My husband Zakes [Bantwini], on the other hand, said that he knew I was going to get the job because my demo was ‘super good’.”
Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida will continue to showcase Africa’s latest sounds across genres like Afrobeats, Amapiano, House, Bongo Flava and more.
While speaking to Apple Music Madida shared how she felt and how grateful she is for the opportunity.
“What a time to be alive on this beautiful continent,” Madida told Apple Music.
“I am just, if anything, grateful to witness Africa getting the long overdue credit. We are not only the cradle of humankind but also the cradle of music, and I’m excited to celebrate Pan-Africanism with Apple Music 1’s global audience and see the trajectory of African artists!”
“I am a cheerleader of that movement and will ensure that I support it in any way that I can and to shine a light on it.
“Apple Music has always been at the forefront of supporting African emerging artists, so it is not necessarily doing anything different, but it is ensuring that we continue that narrative and continue to give the recognition that these rising African artists deserve.
“That’s why I proudly join the Africa Now Radio team because if anything, they believe in the continent so much and have been doing it before it was popular.”
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