Newsflash: Coke Studio Africa is coming your way

06 June 2017 - 08:13 By TshisaLIVE
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For two years newbie musicians across Mzansi and parts of Africa have been given the chance to work with big name artists and producers to perfect their craft. Now things are getting bigger and better as more artists from around the continent are given the same chance in Coke Studio Africa 2017.

That means that 16 countries (and their talent) will now be included in the show.

“With the expanded show, we aim to bring the continent alive through a fusion of music and culture that celebrates our diversity,” said Coca-Cola's  Monali Shah.

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Big names in this season include Bebe Cool from Uganda, Izzo Bizness from Tanzania, Band Becca from Kenya, Yumi from Nigeria and Nasty C for SA, obvs.

Coke Studio Africa is due to air from August in South and Central Africa markets and from September in East and West Africa.

And then there was this big announcement...

 

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