Apple Music today announced superstar Nigerian DJ and producer, Spinall (real name Sodamola Oluseye Desmond), as the next Isgubhu cover star. Carefully crafting tracks that merge Afrobeats, Afropop, and EDM, Spinall has become one of the most sought-after DJs in the world. Fresh off opening for Bruno Mars in Sydney,…
A platform for African dance and electronic music has been launched by Apple Music.
The new platform, which has been named Isgubhu the Zulu word for ‘beat’ features South African DJ/producer Black Coffee as its first cover star, and will shine a light on subgenres like amapiano, gqom, kwaito and Shangaan electro.
Speaking about Isgubhu, Stephen Campbell, Apple Music’s Global Head of Dance and Electronic music, said: “Apple Music has been a long term supporter of the incredible DJs, artists and producers within the Dance and Electronic music community in Africa and we’re very excited about the launch of Isgubhu. Our regional teams are true advocates for the culture and we’re committed to continuing to connect artists to a global audience.”
Apple Music launches Isgubhu, the definitive home of Africa’s dance and electronic music Feb 5, 2021
Johannesburg, 5 February 2021: Apple Music has launched Isgubhu, the ultimate destination for African Dance and Electronic music. Africa’s bustling and bubbling Dance & Electronic music scene has become a global player over the last few decades and Apple Music is on a mission to spotlight and elevate the work of the DJs, producers and artists in this space.
“Apple Music has been a long term supporter of the incredible DJs, artists and producers within the Dance and Electronic music community in Africa and we’re very excited about the launch of