Apple Music’s Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida is coming to South African youth radio station Y, with the pan-African music show joining its Sunday lineup from 1 November at 1pm. Since launching in 2020, the show has spotlighted established and emerging artists from across the continent, with weekly interviews and its “Big 5” selection of the week’s hottest new tracks. Previous guests include Rema, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Nasty C and Angelique Kidjo.
For Madida, the partnership is an opportunity to build on Y’s legacy in shaping South African youth culture while bringing African music to an even wider audience. “It is an absolute honour to add to their legacy. I cannot wait to share amazing sounds and stories coming out of this beautiful continent,” she said.
Y Managing Director Haseena Cassim added that the collaboration would give listeners access to a “truly pan-African sound” while creating another platform for African artists and their stories to reach audiences at home and abroad. Artists including Focalistic, De Mthuda, Kwesta and Cassper Nyovest have also praised the show’s role in amplifying African music internationally.
The Y partnership marks the latest addition to Africa Now Radio’s growing syndication network, which already includes Cool FM in Nigeria and YFM Ghana. The show’s weekly cover star interviews are also
South African listeners can tune in every Sunday from 1 November at 1pmor FM 99.2. The show is also available to stream on Apple Music
