The World Show With Nicky B

Mary Anibal, the award-winning Zimbabwean singer, songwriter and mbira player, whose music blends traditional Zimbabwean sounds with folk and contemporary Afro-fusion. With her powerful voice and masterful mbira playing, Mary brings Zimbabwe’s rich cultural heritage into a vibrant, modern sound. And heading to Ghana, we meet two members of the four-piece band AKRA - an alternative rock band whose...

This Sunday on The World Show it’s a triple feature! First up we welcome the Central African Republic-born, Lisbon-based DJ and producer who has spent over 25 years connecting African ancestral rhythms with global electronic music. Boddhi is best known for pioneering the genre ‘Ancestral Soul', and his unique musical philosophy is evident in his work as a DJ and producer. He will be treating us to...

This week on The World Show we take a look at the soulful side of house music with Harley & Muscle. The Milan-based duo's sound is inspired by deep house, funk, soul and jazz. They’ve kept the groove, the vinyl and the ageless dance floor music alive for 30 years. We’ll be chatting about their journey, and Harley & Muscle will be dropping a special guest mix. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

This Sunday on The World Show, we’re joined by acclaimed saxophonist and composer Linda Sikhakhane. We’ll explore his self-titled fifth album, LINDA — a deeply personal journey through purpose, heritage, spirituality and belonging, where South African Jazz meets hip hop, neo-soul and contemporary sounds. We’ll get into the music, the collaborations and Sikhakhane’s ongoing search for meaning throu...

This Sunday, 'The World Show' will feature Jabulile Majola, an evocative Afro-Folk artist whose songs explore themes of identity, love, loss, and becoming. We’ll explore his beautiful, expansive new album, ‘IPASI’, chat about his creative processes and the evolution of his sound and his creative processes. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

Nomfusi, the powerhouse vocalist, will be joining us on The World Show this Sunday. We’ll chat about her remarkable, global, musical journey and look ahead to her upcoming performance at Joy of Jazz. We'll also explore her latest album, The Red Stoep — an intimate and powerful expression of her voice, roots and storytelling. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

We travel to the Indian Ocean this Sunday on The World Show to meet Arashkha, the French-raised, Iranian-born artist who now resides on Réunion Island. His music transcends national boundaries by fusing urban sounds, experimental electronics, and ancient customs. We'll learn about his intriguing Shakti project with Indian singer Sukanya Chattopadhyay, his Wind, Space & Rhythm series, and Arashka's...

Somi, an amazing, multi-talented artist, will be featured on The World Show this Sunday. We'll talk about her incredible musical journey and her stunning new album, What Does It Take to Bloom?—a deeply personal and expansive work about growth, resilience, identity, and belonging. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

The World Show honours women!! This Sunday, we will be joined by the incredible Judith Sephuma. We'll talk about her voice, her musical journey, and the experiences that shaped her as an artist, as well as her inspiring new album, When Winter Fades. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

This Sunday, The World Show will commemorate Women's Month by featuring one of Africa's most influential and internationally acclaimed artists, Angélique Kidjo. The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and activist discusses her extraordinary musical journey and her powerful new album, HOPE!! - a joyful, life-affirming work motivated by resilience, healing, and the enduring power of hope. Her work w...

Bholoja, an acclaimed Eswatini singer, songwriter, and cultural storyteller, will be joining The World Show this Sunday. From his early recordings to his most recent work, we'll follow his incredible musical journey, delving into the stories, traditions, and experiences that have shaped his distinct sound and lasting body of work. Don't miss this intimate discussion with one of Southern Africa's m...

Marcus Wyatt, a well-known South African trumpeter, composer, and producer, will be joining The World Show this Sunday. We'll talk about his bold new project, 'Church of the Rolling Tongue' a boundary-breaking celebration of groove, improvisation, storytelling, and the musicality of language as well as the latest album from his brass-house and Afro-Balkan collective 'Bombshelter Beast', 'Listen Pr...

Thabo Smol, an acclaimed percussionist, producer, DJ, and sonic innovator, will be joining us on The World Show this Sunday. After treating us to an epic guest mix on his previous visit, he returns for a more in-depth conversation. From his groundbreaking years with Black Motion to his vibrant new album, Di THUPA TSA SMOL, we'll look at his musical journey, creative evolution, and the stories that...

This Sunday on The World Show… we’re joined by Joburg-based singer, songwriter and storyteller Imvemnyama. Sive Mqikela was born in Komani, Eastern Cape, and creates deeply expressive music that combines contemporary jazz, cultural memory, and powerful personal storytelling. Balancing life as an attorney and an artist, his critically acclaimed debut EP, Emnyamandawo, introduces a distinct new voic...

Mandisi Dyantyis discusses his current project, the "Mandisi Dyantyis Symphonic Celebration". Take Mandisi Dyantyis' beautiful compositions, combine them with his powerful voice, his regular band and singers, and then add a Symphonic Orchestra! Mandisi talks about this epic production, what it means to him, and how his songs were exquisitely arranged and orchestrated, elevating some of his most tr...

Tribe Franko, a DJ, producer, and sonic storyteller, will be joining us on The World Show this Sunday. He was born in Pretoria and raised in Alexandra, and he has carved out a distinct musical identity by combining deep, emotive grooves with richly layered sonic narratives. With collaborations with some of South Africa's most prominent artists and critically acclaimed releases such as I Am The Tri...

This Sunday, The World Show features a double-bill, with singer-songwriter and guitarist Tsholofelo as our second guest. Tsholofelo, who was born in Richards Bay and raised in Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal, has developed a distinct musical voice that moves seamlessly between indie, folk, and soul, with storytelling at its core. We'll follow her journey as an artist and scholar, from her debut alb...

Be treated to a guest mix from DJ NeoSoul, aka Neo Mbele, a highly respected South African music curator, DJ, and educator from Orlando, Soweto. Known for his eclectic sets and deep knowledge of musical heritage, he frequently performs at popular venues and jazz events across Gauteng. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

This Sunday on The World Show we’re joined by the deeply expressive singer, songwriter and storyteller Muneyi. Raised in a small Venda village, Muneyi has built a remarkable career crafting deeply personal songs in Tshivenda that speak to universal experiences of love, loss, healing and identity. We’ll trace his journey from his award-winning debut album Makhulu through to his latest work, ‘Shumel...

This Sunday on The World Show, we’ll feature Manana, a singer, songwriter, and producer born in Eswatini and based in South Africa. Formerly part of Seba Kaapstad, this Grammy-winning artist has composed for international stars like Burna Boy, Tyla, and Usher, while building a successful solo career. In 2024, Manana received the Standard Bank Young Artists award in music, and we will discuss his l...

This Sunday on The World Show, we'll be joined by Yonela Mnana, a renowned South African pianist, composer, and vocalist with one of the most expressive voices in contemporary African jazz. His music is deeply spiritual and richly textured, with influences from jazz, African choral traditions, gospel, and indigenous musical memory. We'll look at his remarkable musical journey, collaborations, and...

Tubatsi Moloi, a profound singer, songwriter, and healing multi-instrumentalist, joins The World Show this Sunday to celebrate Africa Day. To commemorate Africa Day 2026, he performed a few special songs with his uncle, Thulani Shabangu, on guitar. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

This week on The World Show, we're joined by Johannesburg-based musician and multidisciplinary artist Safe Energy (Lindokuhle Njabulo Hadebe). Safe Energy, a self-taught guitarist, vocalist, and postgraduate in Journalism & Media, makes music with a deeply spiritual and healing purpose, using song to liberate the spirit and connect with audiences through honesty, vulnerability, and truth. kaya 959...

Maleh, a Lesotho-born songstress, joins The World Show this Sunday to celebrate African music. We'll be discussing her musical journey and celebrating her most recent album, Dithapelo, which is an intimate and soulful offering inspired by prayer, spirituality, and a renewed sense of creative freedom. kaya 959 · Kaya FM

We feature renowned Lebanese-French trumpeter, composer, and producer Ibrahim Maalouf on the aforementioned Sunday on The World Show. Maalouf is a true innovator, renowned for his smooth blend of jazz, classical, and Oriental sounds. Maalouf, a former child prodigy who was taught the revolutionary quarter-tone trumpet by his father, has developed into one of the most unique voices in the world of...