Madida celebrates 100 episodes of ‘Africa Now Radio’

FOR the past two years, Nandi Madida has hosted Africa Now Radio on Apple Music 1, and on June 20, she reached the 100th episode mark.

- OLUTHANDO KETEYI

Apple Music celebrated the milestone by surprising the Black Is King actress with an intimate dinner. Instead of a normal dinner with her Apple Music bosses, Madida was welcomed by the familiar face of her husband Zakes Bantwini and select members of the media.

“Tt feels like such an honour,” beamed after receiving a 100-rose bouquet in celebration.

Previous Africa Now Radio hosts include Nigerian DJ and musician DJ Cuppy, Nigerian presenter Dadaboy Ehiz and South African presenter Luthando “LootLove” Shosha.

“The time has flown by because it’s been so much fun. I’ve simply been a voice for what has already been happening. This is Africa's natural trajectory,’ she said in an interview.

“Its seamless because the musicians are so incredibly talented at what they do. I just get to represent this amazing movement.”

The Africa to the World wave, she says, is no longer a dream; it's a reality. “It's happening. The world is looking to us, this beautiful continent, the cradle of humankind and music.