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The playlist includes hot hits of 2022 such as “Na Na” by Hewan Gebrewald (Ethiopia), “Aw ni sou Aw ni sou” by Safi Diabaté (Mali), “C’est la même phrase” by Roseline Layo (Côte d’Ivoire) and more from Zambia, Nigeria, Mozambique and Ghana. Reporter Bill Odidi brings New Year cheer from Nairobi, but also a touching tribute to the legendary, Congolese singer Thsala Muana who passed away December 10th, 2022. Prince Benjamine and Dr. Maxwell discuss Ghana’s top songs of 2022 by artists Black Sheriff, Gyackie, Episode, and Camidoh.

On Nightline Africa: Members of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress party say they are confident that their presidential candidate will emerge victorious in the February 25 race. Malawian civil society groups say locals are dissatisfied with the performance by President Lazarus Chakwera’s administration and add, the Southern African nation is bound to experience nationwide demonstrations if government continues failing to keep its campaign promises. For this and more, stay tuned to VOA's Nightline Africa !