Five prominent African musicians will be featured on this weekend's episode of CNN International's ‘African Voices Changemakers’, sponsored by Globacom.
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| Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka, known as Chike |
The 30-minute program will highlight the talents of Nigerian singer-songwriter Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka, known as Chike, alongside Damilola L.A.X Afolabi from Starboy Entertainment, rapper Blessing Akiode (Candy Bleakz), Ekeh Chiaka Joseph (Majeeed), and Ghanaian artist Wendy Shay.
Chike, a 31-year-old Glo ambassador, graduated from Covenant University in Nigeria. He gained fame through Project Fame West Africa and acting before pursuing music full-time. He won the 2020 City People Music Award for Album of the Year.
L.A.X, is also 31 and he holds a Master's degree from the University of Manchester and started his music career as a rapper.
Candy Bleakz on the other hand began her musical journey in 2013 in a group of three called Flybois and was signed to Chocolate City Music in 2020, while Majeeed, a Mass Communications graduate from Iscom University, Republic of Benin started his music career with two promotional singles: “Gee for Life” and “Rocky Lo”.
Also, Wendy Shay, a Ghanaian honed her musical skills in Germany before launching her career with her debut single "Uber Driver" in 2018. Aged 28, she is a trained nurse.
The stars will delight viewers with the story of their adventure in the music world on DSTV Channel 401 on Saturday at 8.30 a.m. and the show will be repeated the same day at noon.
Other repeats follow on Sunday at 4.30 a.m. and 7.00 p.m.; on Monday at 4.00 a.m.; and on Saturday next week at 8.30 a.m. and 12 noon. It will also air again on Sunday at 4.30 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. and on Monday at 4.00 a.m.
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