The World Show With Nicky B

This week on The World Show, we're joined by Johannesburg-based musician and multidisciplinary artist Safe Energy (Lindokuhle Njabulo Hadebe). Safe Energy, a self-taught guitarist, vocalist, and postgraduate in Journalism & Media, makes music with a deeply spiritual and healing purpose, using song to liberate the spirit and connect with audiences through honesty, vulnerability, and truth. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Tubatsi Moloi, a profound singer, songwriter, and healing multi-instrumentalist, joins The World Show this Sunday to celebrate Africa Day. To commemorate Africa Day 2026, he performed a few special songs with his uncle, Thulani Shabangu, on guitar. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Maleh, a Lesotho-born songstress, joins The World Show this Sunday to celebrate African music. We'll be discussing her musical journey and celebrating her most recent album, Dithapelo, which is an intimate and soulful offering inspired by prayer, spirituality, and a renewed sense of creative freedom. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

We feature renowned Lebanese-French trumpeter, composer, and producer Ibrahim Maalouf on the aforementioned Sunday on The World Show. Maalouf is a true innovator, renowned for his smooth blend of jazz, classical, and Oriental sounds. Maalouf, a former child prodigy who was taught the revolutionary quarter-tone trumpet by his father, has developed into one of the most unique voices in the world of music.His remarkable career has taken him to more than forty countries and some of the biggest stages in the world. He was born in Beirut in 1980. He now continues that journey with his vibrant T.O.M.A (Trumpets of Michel-Ange) tour is a joyous and cohesive initiative that features a new generation of trumpeters. Join us as we delve into the sound, story, and spirit of a truly innovative artist. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Themba Mkhize, a pianist, composer, and bandleader, is a living legend that we honour this week on The World Show. His career spans historic collaborations, international performances, and landmark recordings that shaped modern South African jazz, from his early days with the ground-breaking group Sakhile to his award-winning work as an arranger and producer. Join us for his tales, his sounds, and the legacy of a real musical giant. He is a committed mentor and educator who has developed generations of musicians. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

This Sunday @TheWorldShowNickyB @kaya we joined by acclaimed Zimbabwean Afro-jazz guitarist and cultural storyteller Jeys Marabini.

With a career spanning over two decades, Jeys has become one of Zimbabwe’s most respected musical voices, known for blending marabi, maskandi, jazz and township rhythms into a deeply soulful, unmistakably African sound.

He’s built a legacy not only as a performer but as a mentor and cultural ambassador, consistently nurturing young talent while carrying Zimbabwean music onto international stages.

We’ll be chatting about his journey and his vibrant new album ‘Umjolo’ kaya 959 · Kaya FM

This Sunday on The World Show, we’re joined by legendary jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger, Khaya Mahlangu.

With a career spanning over five decades, Khaya is rightfully celebrated as a Living Jazz Legend, known for his extraordinary versatility and deep contribution to South Africa’s musical landscape .

From his early days with bands like Harari, Spirit Rejoice and Sakhile, to his ongoing work as a performer and educator, his journey is remarkable.

We’ll also be talking about his special performance celebrating International Jazz Month. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

On The World Show this Sunday, we will be honouring the talented artist Gabi Motuba with a well-deserved award.

Gabi was recently chosen as this year's Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz. She will discuss this significant accomplishment and share a specially curated playlist that highlights her journey thus far and her future goals. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Zoë Modiga will join us on The World Show this Sunday to commemorate the release of her fourth album, The Vault.

This project introduces her creative alter ego, "Rha," and features an experimental, alternative-soul sound with personal stories, love themes, and music from 2007 to 2025. It's a surprising offering from this versatile & inventive singer! kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Marah Louw and Clive Hardwick, two music legends, will be on The World Show this Sunday.

We'll be talking about a big event coming up: the reimagining of the famous 1985 Concert in the Park. This special concert, which will be held on June 14 at Orlando Stadium, marks 40 years since that historic event and 50 years since the 1976 Youth Uprising.

They first met when Clive Hardwick started Shell Road to Fame and Marah was a judge. They are now co-producers of the upcoming Unity Concert with Sipho Hotstix Mabuse. kaya 959 · Kaya FM