Heather spins 30 minute mix of pan-African music at the front half. At the back half listen to Nigeria’s Afropop superstar Yemi Alade on her new album Rebel Queen. We also meet US-based, Ghanaian musician Okaidja Afroso. Heather speaks with him by phone about his new album Abor Edin.

Okaidja Afroso (US/Ghana) - Speaks with Heather about New Album, Abor Edin - August 11, 2024

Music Time in Africa is VOA’s longest running English language program. Since 1965, this award-winning program has featured pan African music that spans all genres and generations. Ethnomusicologist and Host Heather Maxwell keeps you up to date on what’s happening in African music.

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Okaidja Afroso (US/Ghana) - Speaks with Heather about New Album, Abor Edin - August 11, 2024

Okaidja Afroso (US/Ghana) - Speaks with Heather about New Album, Abor Edin - August 11, 2024

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