#BestOfTheBest With Yvonne Chaka Chaka

Loading player...
This week its #BestOfTheBest on The World Show with NickyB Kaya 959 with the multiple award-winning music icon and humanitarian Yvonne Chaka Chaka - Princess of Africa Dubbed the "Princess of Africa", Yvonne has been at the forefront of South African pop music for over 35 years and has released more than 20 albums and numerous singles. In 1981, Yvonne was the first black child to appear on South African TV, and one of the first local artists to gain popularity across the continent. She has performed for presidents and royalty and has shared the stage with Bono, Angélique Kidjo, Annie Lennox, Youssou N'Dour, Johnny Clegg, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela and many others. As a human rights activist, her work is invaluable - she’s a champion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and malaria, the United Nations MDG Envoy for Africa, and the Goodwill Ambassador for the Roll Back Malaria Partnership.
30 Jan 2022 English South Africa Arts · Performing Arts

Other recent episodes

Zawadi ya Mungu On The World Show With Nicky B

Zawadi ya Mungu, an award-winning vocalist, composer, and uMa-khwe-yana bow player from KZN, joins us on The World Show this Sunday to celebrate Heritage Month. Zawadi's moving new album, Ngimuhle, celebrates humanity through a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, struggle, and triumph.
7 Sep 59 min

Folklore Festival founder, Pilani Bubu On The World Show With Nicky B

it’s a full femme feature! First we’ll be treated to a guest mix by one of Jozi’s favourite DJ’s, Mamthug; then a special treat from performance duo MandiFeze before being joined by acclaimed artist and Folklore Festival founder, Pilani Bubu, for a group chat on Women in Music!
24 Aug 52 min

Sifiso Khanyile On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday on The World Show we’ll also be joined by Sifiso Khanyile, a multi award winning filmmaker and archive researcher. We’ll be chatting about the  upcoming festival of archival South African films.
17 Aug 1 hr 28 min