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The World Show With Nicky B

The World Show is informative, expansive, and largely pan-African. This is a musical journey that bridges generations and genres, travelling across continents and timelines, with in-depth interviews and features. ‘The World Show’ is a four-hour global journey through sound – featuring the freshest tracks from home and afar.
Weekly English South Africa Arts · Performing Arts
313 Episodes
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KB Motsilanyane On The World Show With Nicky B

The World Show honours women! This Sunday, we will be joined by KB Motsilanyane, one of South Africa's most acclaimed and multi-talented artists. KB, also known as Man, is an award-winning singer, actress, MC, and dancer best known for her memorable roles in shows such as Backstage, Rhythm City, 7de…
10 Aug 1 hour

Tutu Puoane On The World Show With Nicky B

Tutu Puoane, a jazz vocalist born in Pretoria and now based in Antwerp [Belgium], will join us on The World Show this Sunday. Tutu was inspired by Lebo Mashile's poetry and wrote a collection of songs based on some of her favourites, which serve as the foundation for her double-album…
3 Aug 1 hr 32 min

Apiwe Bubu On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday on The World Show, we’ll be joined by producer, songwriter and composer Apiwe Bubu. Apiwe has developed a unique deeply rooted and contemporary sound after studying with Andile Yenana for four years and working extensively across the continent and abroad. We'll be celebrating his debut solo album, "Reflections…
27 Jul 1 hr 03 min

Julien Lebrun On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday, The World Show Comes to you from The World! I'll be broadcasting live from Julien Lebrun's home in Paris. Julien has been a well-known Afro-funk DJ since 1995 and is also the co-founder of HOT CASA Records, an Afro-soul label he founded in 2002 with Djamel Hammadi [aka…
20 Jul 2 hr 56 min

The World Show Coming Live from Burgundy, France

This Sunday, The World Show is brought to you by The World! I'll be broadcasting LIVE from an amazing eco-village in Burgundy, a wine-producing region just a few hours outside of Paris. This project, known as '0.6 planet', is one of a network of eco-villages spread across the country that…
13 Jul 1 hr 58 min

Banda Banda On The World Show With Nicky B

BandaBanda, a well-known music producer and creative director who just dropped his highly anticipated second solo album, "Zinza," will be joining us in the studio on The World Show this Sunday. With a stellar lineup of collaborators that includes Mpho Sebina, Zoë Modiga, and Fatoumata Diawara, "Zinza" is a potent…
29 Jun 1 hr 06 min

Nomsa Mazwai & Rapsody On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday on The World Show we’re talking reclaiming the streets with musician-activists, the dynamic Nomsa Mazwai and the Grammy Award winning artist Rapsody, along with Busi Msimango, a director of the Seth Mazibuko Foundation.
29 Jun 23 min

Nini Maluks & Moses Ngwenya On The World Show With Nicky B

The World Show begins this Sunday with a live electronic mix by Nini Maluks, a talented producer. A living legend of South African music, Moses Ngwenya, is a talented pianist and keyboardist who was a founding member of the Mbaqanga group "The Soul Brothers" in 1974. He will then join…
22 Jun 2 hr 04 min

Nick Soul On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday, Nick Soul, a singer from Mbombela who currently resides in London, will be featured on The World Show. We will be discussing Nick Soul's captivating new album, Timeless. Nick Soul is most known for his acting parts in Skeem Saam and 7de Laan, as Nicholas Nkuna. He is…
15 Jun 56 min

The World Show With Nicky B Coming Live From The Island Of Reunion.

I'll be sharing a little bit of what I've been up to on the stunning island of Reunion over the past week with you this Sunday on The World Show. Following the IOMMA conference, also known as the "Indian Ocean Music Market," which included incredible showcases, SAKIFO, a lively three-day…
8 Jun 59 min

Ndu Shezi On The World Show With Nicky B

Ndu Shezi, a gifted and versatile vocalist from KwaZulu Natal, will be joining us. Ndu recently released her debut solo album, "Isibusiso Sami," after establishing herself as a featured vocalist and background singer for industry heavyweights. In addition to discussing her varied collaborations and pan-African performances, we will be examining…
1 Jun 1 hr 35 min

Africa Day On The World Show With Nicky B

It’s Africa Day this Sunday! And we’re celebrating African Music with a jam-packed special line-up on TheWorldShow First, it’s LIVE with a jazzy, percussive explosion from Sabu Jiyana’s trio, then the amazing accapella group, Beyond Vocal. Then joining us is one of SA’s greatest, Ringo Madlingozi. We’ll be exploring his…
25 May 2 hr 59 min

Muneyi On The Worldshow With Nicky B

A versatile artist who has been aptly characterised as a "gift from the gods, a healing experience" will be joining us in the studio. Muneyi, a singer, songwriter, composer, and guitarist, recently won the Standard Bank Young Artists Award for 2025 in the "Music" category!
11 May 57 min

Louie Vega On The World Show With Nicky B

Jazz, salsa, afro-beat, house, and other genres have all been incorporated into Louie Vega's award-winning career as a leader in global dance music. Will be accompanying Nicky B. The World Show With Nicky B.
11 May 1 hr 05 min

Marcus Wyatt and Siyabonga Mthembu On The World Show With Nicky B

Marcus Wyatt and Siyabonga Mthembu, two of South Africa's most well-known artists, will be joining us on The World Show this Sunday. They will discuss "Silent Treatment," a four-month, multidisciplinary arts project that highlights the diversity and inventiveness of South African jazz musicians through an intimate and captivating collection of…
4 May 57 min

N'dinga Gaba On The world Show With Nicky B

The renowned DJ-producer N'Dinga Gaba will be giving us a custom guest mix while we converse with him. N'Dinga, who was born to Central African and Jamaican parents, has a long history in music culture and has adopted a range of styles over the course of his more than 20-year…
27 Apr 1 hr 09 min

Jabulile Majola On The World Show With Nicky B

An exclusive look at singer-songwriter Jabulile Majola, who was born in KZN and currently resides in Cape Town. After discovering his musical prowess on his joint album "Unyazi" with Indie Folk artist Yoav, there was no turning back. Jabulile's forthcoming stunning, brand-new solo offering, "Isitifiketi," now showcases his profound voice…
23 Apr 56 min

Malcolm Jiyane On The World Show With Nicky B

A special addition… the acclaimed trombonist and composer, Malcolm Jiyane. We will be discussing his next performance and his second album from "Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O." A rich sonic interpretation that honours our nation's musical heritage, "True Story" is a metaphorical autobiography that depicts what it is like to live in…
20 Apr 1 hr 08 min

Paras "Sibalukhulu" Dlamini On The World Show With Nicky B

The formidable singer, songwriter, and composer Paras "Sibalukhulu" Dlamini will join us. Paras has worked with well-known house music producers in addition to being coached by master pianist Themba Mkhize, who also composed for Linda Sikhakhane's album and toured with the SA/Swiss Celebration Group. We will be honouring his evocative…
13 Apr 1 hr 03 min
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