Apple Music today released this month’s Africa Now DJ Mix featuring South African DJ, producer, and entrepreneur, Oskido (real name Oscar Sibonginkosi Mdlongwa), a local legend who has helped shape the country’s urban music scene for over 25 years.
“Africa has a rich cultural heritage that has given rise to diverse music genres, especially Afrobeats and Amapiano, which have taken the world by storm,” he tells Apple Music. “I selected these songs based on what’s happening in the streets of Africa and how they’re resonating globally. These tracks connect deeply with me because of their authentic African melodies, which hit home and speak directly to my heart.”
Co-founding the iconic Kalawa Jazmee Records alongside Christos Katsaitis and Don Laka, Oskido helped to define the sound that accompanied South Africa’s cultural shift post-apartheid and is widely considered to be a pioneer of all things related to Kwaito and its cultural scope.
With a keen eye for talent, Oskido has been instrumental in the rise of South Africa’s biggest artists, including Mafikizolo, Bongo Maffin, Black Coffee, DJ Zinhle, Black Motion, and DJ Maphorisa, and his cultural influence extends across Kwaito to include House, Afropop, and Amapiano. Having recently completed an American tour alongside Amapiano giants, Scorpion Kings, Oskido is set to perform at the lauded Afro Nation in Portugal in 2025.
“This mix is versatile—you can play it anywhere, and it fits any mood. It’s guaranteed to uplift your spirit as it takes you on a musical journey through Africa, full of energy and soulful rhythms,” he tells Apple Music. “This mix is a tribute to the heartbeat of Africa blending Afrobeats, Amapiano and Afro-House to create a sonic journey that moves the body and the soul, connecting listeners to the rhythm of the continent.”
Listen to Oskido’s ‘Africa Now: November 2024 (DJ Mix)’ on Apple Music.
Check out Apple Music’s Africa Now dedicated space, including its weekly radio show and companion playlist HERE.
Apple Music x Oskido Africa Now Mix Tracklist:
- Ayra Starr feat. Giveon – Last Heartbreak Song
- Fireboy DML – iseoluwa
- Khalil Harrison & Tyler ICU feat. Leemckrazy & Ceeka RSA – Jealousy
- Davido feat. Musa Keys – UNAVAILABLE
- Bien, Adekunle Gold and ShineTTW – Wahala
- Rema – Yayo
- Zlatan – Till Thy Kingdom Come
- Felo Le Tee, Scotts Maphuma, Thabza Tee feat. DJ Maphorisa & Djy Biza – Yebo Lapho (Gogo)
- Kabza De Small & Mthunzi feat. MaWhoo – Amazwe
- Bassie, M-Touch, Range, Amaza feat. Tman, Xpress, LeemcKrazy – Kwelanga 2.0
- Tyler ICU – Manzi Nte
- Diamond Platnumz x Jason Derulo feat. Khalil Harisson & Chley – Komasava Remix
- Oskido & Sofiya feat. X- Wise – Besa (Amapiano)
- Omah Lay – Holy Ghost
- DoouShii & Scotts Maphuma feat. Mellow & Sleazy – MaDlamini
- Mas Musiq, Lawd Weezy & DJ Maphorisa feat. TO Starquality, Chley – Amalanga Awafani
- Bnxn – Phenomena
- Bandros, Kelvin Momo & Smash Sa feat. Mr Maker – Uhambe Wrongo
- TitoM, Yuppe and Burna Boy feat. S.N.E – Tshwala Bam (Remix)
- Kabza De Small & Mthunzi feat. Young Stunna, DJ Maphorisa, Sizwe Alakine & UmthakathiKush – Imithandazo
- DJ Tunez feat. Olamide, Fireboy DML, Asake – Uptown Disco
- Smur Lee & ODUMODUBLVCK feat. Shallipopi – JUJU
- Aymos feat. Mawhoo & Mas Musiq – Amabhoza
- Seyi Vibez – Doha
- Burna Boy – City Boys
- Flavour & Oskido feat Olodum & X-wise – Lets Dance
- Oxlade feat. Wande Coal – ASUNASA (HOLD YOUR WAIST)
- Thisizlondon feat. Ayra Starr & 6LACK – PINACOLADA
- Davido feat. Fave – KANTE
- Ayra Starr feat. Seyi Vibez – Bad Vibes
- Dlala Thukzin, Funky Qla, Zee Nxumalo, MK Productions – Ama Gear
Apple Music is the ultimate hub to an eclectic array of independently curated DJ Mixes from Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and Ghana. Apple Music’s African DJ Mix curator partners also include a wide variety of top-tier names like Balcony Mix Africa, iMullar Sound System, KUNYE, Life Of The Party, Obrigado, Pan African Music, Party In The Jungle, Soul Candi, Spin With Engage and Turntable Entertainment.
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