To mark 20 years of BBC Afrosounds, we sat down with the legendary DJ Edu — a true pioneer in bringing African music to the UK mainstream. From being one of the first to spotlight Afrobeats on BBC Radio 1Xtra to championing rising talent across the continent, DJ Edu has been instrumental in shaping the global sound of today. In this special interview, he reflects on two decades of trailblazing, the evolution of Afrobeats, and what it means to create space for African artists on one of the world’s biggest broadcasting platforms.
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Education: BSc in Media Technology.
Fave Song: SWV‘s "Human Nature".
Fave Colour: Mint green.
With £1m what would you do: Invest in the community to form a business and provide employment.
Education: BSc in Media Technology.
Fave Song: SWV‘s "Human Nature".
Fave Colour: Mint green.
With £1m what would you do: Invest in the community to form a business and provide employment.
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