February 29, 2024
Women's History Month: Afropop Women of Note
DJ Kix returns by taking us on a musical journey across Africa, showcasing some of the continent’s formidable women who are quickly rising in the industry and making their presence known.
<p dir="ltr">In celebration of Women’s Month, DJ Kix returns by taking us on a musical journey across Africa, showcasing some of the continent’s formidable women who are quickly rising in the industry and making their presence known. </p>
<p dir="ltr">In this episode we’ll hear from: top Namibian MC, Lioness; Zimbabwean Afro-fusion artist, Gemma Griffiths; as well as Kaleo Sansaa from Zambia with her “sun-drunk” sounds and “solar-based” hip-hop; alongside Hibotep’s experimental East African electro vibes and Rhita Nattah’s Aissaoua-influenced Moroccan tunes.</p>
<p dir="ltr">We’re delving deep into what it’s like being a woman in the ever-evolving and fast-paced contemporary African music scene. All this <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/articles/women-of-note-video-playlist" target="_blank">plus an incredible playlist of music by women who are breaking the mold</a> in their own way, and inspiring all.<br></p>
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