SLAPDEE TO ‘LIGHT UP’ 2ND EPISODE OF COKE STUDIO AFRICA
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – The spotlight falls on Kuichaila hip hop artist artiste Slapdee as he takes to the Coke Studio Africa stage in this week’s episode of the Coca-Cola music series.
The second episode, which features the Zambian artist and South Africa’s Busiswa, will be broadcast on QTV this Friday, August 25 at 18:00hrs. Fans can also catch the repeat on Monday, September 4 at 19:30hrs and Wednesday, September 7 at 13:00hrs.
Zambia will join the rest of Africa in watching the dynamic duo perform as the show is aired in over 30 countries across the Continent. Top Ghanaian music producer Killbeatz, arguably the best and most sought-after AfroBeats record producer in Ghana, produced the song and fans are to expect nothing less.
Slapdee is known for several hit songs including No Wonder, Waumfwa and Kuichaila while his South African counterpart is best known for her hit records Lahla, Ngoku and DJ Zinle’s My name is.
Other big names this season include Khaligraph Jones & Band Becca from Kenya, Rayvanny, Izzo Bizness, Nandy from Tanzania, Sami Dan from Ethiopia, Bebe Cool, Eddy Kenzo and Sheebah, Ykee Benda representing Uganda, Nasty C, Mashayabhuqe from South Africa, Youssoupha from Democratic Republic of Congo, Runtown and Yemi from Nigeria, as well as Dji Tafinha from Angola, Laura Beg from Mauritius, Jah Prayzah from Zimbabwe, Bisa Kdei and Worlasi from Ghana, Betty G from Ethiopia, Bruce Melodie, Shellsy Baronet & Mr. Bow from Mozambique, Denise from Madagascar and Ozane from Togo, Freeda from Namibia amongst others.
This year Coca-Cola has merged Coke Studio Africa and Coke Studio South Africa into one – a bigger and better – Coke Studio Africa – 2017. The show promises an even richer and authentic blend of African sound with renowned music producers and top-notch artists from more countries than previous seasons joining the set.
Coke Studio Africa’s quest to inspire fresh new sounds from the Continent gives these artists wider exposure, while enabling greater interaction, collaboration and cooperation that speaks to a wider audience of music enthusiasts across genres, styles and eras. All the music was performed and recorded live alongside Coke Studio’s highly talented house band.
The show began airing last week and will be broadcast on QTV every Friday at 18:00hrs and repeated on Monday at 19:30hrs and Wednesday at 13:00hrs. It will be aired in over 30 countries across Africa, including DStv’s Zambezi Magic, which covers the SADC region. All 11 episodes will be aired on QTV in Zambia, Times TV in Malawi, on eBotswana in Botswana while in Nambia and Zimbabwe it will air on One Africa TV and ZTV, respectively.
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ABOUT COKE STUDIO AFRICA
Coke Studio Africa is Coca-Cola’s flagship African music show. It is a non-competitive music show that brings together diverse African music talent for world-class showcases, while giving upcoming artists the opportunity to work with some of the best local and international music and production talent. It brings together artists from different genres, eras and regions to create a modern and authentic African sound through music fusion.
The production now includes artistes from South Africa, Rwanda, Angola, Zimbabwe, Togo, Madagascar, Mauritius, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, DRC, Ethiopia and Cameroon. The last edition featured Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, DRC, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire and Togo whilst South Africa had its own production. This season will broadcast in more than 30 countries across Africa.
To keep up with all Coke Studio Africa related information including artistes, collaborations, lyrics and television airing times follow the hashtag #cokestudioafrica or find us online at the following pages:
Twitter: @CocaColaAfrica and @CocaCola_NG
Instagram: @CokeStudioAfrica and @CocaCola_NG
Facebook: Coca-Cola – www.facebook.com/cocacola
Blog: www.cokestudioafrica.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/cokestudioAfrica
Hashtag: #CokeStudioAfrica
South Africa: Instagram: @cocacolaza, Twitter: @CocaCola_ZA
Slapdee in rehearsals for Coke Studio Africa in Nairobi.
Slapdee in rehearsals for Coke Studio Africa in Nairobi.
Slapdee in rehearsals for Coke Studio Africa in Nairobi.
Slapdee on stage for Coke Studio Africa in Nairobi
