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African Beat showcases the latest and the greatest of contemporary African music and conversation. From Benga to Juju, Hip Life to Bongo Flava, Bubu to Soukous and more, host David Vandy has his finger on the pulse of the hottest African music and related issues today.

In the U.S. presidential election, the Republican Party’s nominee, Donald Trump, clashed with his Democratic Party rival, Kamala Harris, over issues such as abortion, immigration and foreign policy. A Nigerian international affairs expert says the candidates brought up issues important to Africa in their debate. Around the United States, people marked the anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks, which began what the U.S. called the Global War on Terrorism against al-Qaida and groups such as the Islamic State and its Africa affiliates.

On this fresh, fast-paced show VOA's Jackson Mvunganyi talks to teens and young adults about politics, trends, lifestyles, health, entertainment, and other issues touching listeners’ lives. For more on Upfront visit www.upfrontafrica.com

Every Wednesday, Straight Talk Africa goes behind the headlines to analyze the news and emerging trends shaping African societies. The show covers the diverse stories and insights of Africans from across the continent and in the diaspora, using social media to make the show's content more accessible, and bring our audience's views and questions into the conversation.