Kaya 959 The World Show With Nicky B

#BestOfTheBest With Yvonne Chaka Chaka

Loading player...
This week its #BestOfTheBest on The World Show with NickyB Kaya 959 with the multiple award-winning music icon and humanitarian Yvonne Chaka Chaka - Princess of Africa Dubbed the "Princess of Africa", Yvonne has been at the forefront of South African pop music for over 35 years and has released more than 20 albums and numerous singles. In 1981, Yvonne was the first black child to appear on South African TV, and one of the first local artists to gain popularity across the continent. She has performed for presidents and royalty and has shared the stage with Bono, Angélique Kidjo, Annie Lennox, Youssou N'Dour, Johnny Clegg, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela and many others. As a human rights activist, her work is invaluable - she’s a champion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and malaria, the United Nations MDG Envoy for Africa, and the Goodwill Ambassador for the Roll Back Malaria Partnership.
30 Jan 2022 English South Africa Arts · Performing Arts

Other recent episodes

Yonela Mnana On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday on The World Show, we'll be joined by Yonela Mnana, a renowned South African pianist, composer, and vocalist with one of the most expressive voices in contemporary African jazz. His music is deeply spiritual and richly textured, with influences from jazz, African choral traditions, gospel, and indigenous musical…
31 May 1 hr 17 min

Manana On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday on The World Show, we’ll feature Manana, a singer, songwriter, and producer born in Eswatini and based in South Africa. Formerly part of Seba Kaapstad, this Grammy-winning artist has composed for international stars like Burna Boy, Tyla, and Usher, while building a successful solo career. In 2024, Manana…
7 Jun 59 min

Safe Energy Celebrates Africa Day On 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…
24 May 57 min

Maleh On The World Show With Nicky B

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.
17 May 1 hr 16 min
All episodes