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The playlist features music from Cameroon, Togo, Morocco, Mali, South Africa, Tanzania, Nigeria and Sudan. Reporter Seun Rave presents his Top 3 Naija hits. out of Ibadan, Nigeria. In Nairobi, nyatiti musician Papillon gives a live concert and speaks with reporter Bill Odidi about what it means to be carrying traditional music to future generations. Drop the Needle puts VOA producer Kwame Ofori as in the hotseat and finally California-based Nigerian drummer, composer and singer Tosin Aribisala shares with Maxwell the inspiration behind his newest works “The Big Illusion” and “OGF”.

On Nightline Africa: Nigerians take to the polls Saturday for the gubernatorial elections amid ongoing displeasure expressed by some citizens who allege that the February 25 presidential elections were rigged. Plus, South Africa’s third largest political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters says it will continue its “national shutdown” plans, despite President Cyril Ramaphosa placing the army on high alert. For this and more, stay tuned to Nightline Africa!