African Renaissance

Join Mercy for a fortnightly programme devoted to playing music from Africa with an emphasis on Zimbabwean music to awaken an interest in the diverse musical genres by African musicians.

African Renaissance - Celebrating Zimbabwean Female Artists

This show showcases the creative force of Zimbabwean women in Music including Feli Nandi, Amara Brown, Shashl, Mandy-Ahwe, Gemma and Atenda Chinx

10-29
28:29

African Renaissance - Dancehall Zim style

Honouring the vibrant sound of Zim dancehall music, which draws inspiration from Jamaican rhythms and features exciting collaborations between Zim and Jamaican artists.

10-15
25:08

African Renaissance - Unsung Zim Musical Heroes

The episode plays music by talented artists Abel Mauchi, Rishon, Josphat Somanje and Admire Kasenga

10-01
26:38

African Renaissance - The Comeback: Baba Harare

Baba Harare has recently announced his return to the Jiti music genre, sparking excitement among his fans. This show features music by Baba Harare.

09-17
27:01

African Renaissance - Nutty O Feature

This episodes features hit songs including collaborations with other artists by Zimbabwean artist Nutty O. One such song is a collaboration with reggae legend Bob Marley from the 2023 Album Africa Unite

08-20
29:30

African Renaissance - Good Old Nostalgic and African

The show brings back memories for our older audience and hopefully evokes some curiosity in our younger audience to explore the richness in African golden oldies

08-06
27:14

African Renaissance - Mixed Selection

This episode showcases music spanning a little more than 20 years from different African countries including Nigeria, Tanzania, South Africa and Senegal.

07-23
22:36

African Renaissance - Urban Grooves

This episode plays some popular songs from the early 2000's by the ten young artists after pioneering a genre of music they names Urban Grooves.

07-09
29:25

African Renaissance - Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi Feature

This episode samples music from Oliver Mtukudzi's wide range of music which comprises of 67 albums spanning over four decades. Not only did Oliver Mtukudzi have a huge international footprint, he was adored by many within Zimbabwe. He was declared a National Hero and the first musician to receive such a status on his passing in 2019.

06-11
29:16

African Renaissance - Playlist Update

About time you updated your playlist with some good music. This episode features music from Davido, Chillmaster, Jah Prayzah, Sylent Quo among others that you can add to your African Music playlist

05-28
25:56

African Renaissance - Amazing Live Performances

The episode showcases awesome live performances by African artists including one set in an African Village under a tree to one on an international stage with the support of a choir of 900 .The songs bring to light topics that range from simple to complex ones. The music is timeless and spectacular.

05-14
28:17

African Renaissance - Sungura Yester Year Hits

The episode Sungura Music from the 90's and early 2000 by System Tazvida, Leonard Dembo, Pengaudzoke, Alick Macheso and Paul Mpofu.

04-30
28:51

African Renaissance - Jah Prayzer, Oriyano and Nisha Ts Feature

By popular demand, the podcast features music by popular Zimbabwean Artists Jah Prayzer, Oriyano and Nisha Ts. Comparisons have been made between Jah Prayzer and Oriyano's music but what is undisputed is that both artists are extremely talented. Nisha Ts a female Zimbabwean artist, has recently been breaking a lot of glass ceilings with her diverse and vibrant recent releases.

04-16
26:57

African Renaissance - African Rumba Music

The show plays African Rumba whose roots emanated from the Congo area, then spread and diversified to many other parts of the world due to slavery, colonization and migration of the people from that area. This podcast focuses on music from the modern day Democratic Republic of Congo. This type of music is very popular in many countries across the continent of Africa despite language barriers because it is rather danceable.

04-02
27:35

African Renaissance - Current, Lit and African

This episode features music by young trending artists as the African sound continues to evolve and explore different genres but also keeping that African authenticity

03-19
24:17

African Renaissance - Gospel Music by The Unveiled and Minister Mahendere

Zim Gospel Artists, The Unveiled and Minister Mahendere are featured in this episode.

03-05
27:16

African Renaissance - Soothing, Powerful, Female and African Music

This episode showcases African female artists in their purest form. Their artistry is reflected within their beautiful voices mixed with their emotions and messages in the music.

02-19
27:22

African Renaissance - Winky D

African music with an emphasis on Zimbabwean music

02-05
28:27

African Renaissance - Zim Trending

We feature songs currently trending in Zimbabwe including songs by Nisha Ts, Madam Boss Bling 4, Chillmaster and Driemo

01-22
25:56

African Renaissance - The First Show for Year 2025

The African Renaissance first podcast for 2025, explores diverse African music from Liberia, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi and Zambia among others. Nothing but good vibes only!!

01-08
26:50

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