Listen Now: Episode 160 of Talent Showcase Africa Playlist Radio Show & Podcast

TSA Playlist, the Radio Show & Podcast

Talent Showcase Africa Playlist Episode 160 Podcast and Radio Show sponsored by Elevation Mall can now be streamed on demand. It will air on numerous radio channels on Friday, 9 May 2025, at 2100 CAT via ENERGY100 fm (Or tune in via DStv audio bouquet on channel 868). The TSA Playlist will also air Friday on Namibia’s Nam Radio Local at 1800 CAT and be repeated daily. On Nathenje Community Radio in Malawi on Monday at 2100 CAT, and in the USA & Nigeria on Sunday via High-Grade Radio at 1200, Dallas, USA time (see WorldTimeZone), and on CRW Radio, based in the UK, whose purpose is to be a powerful voice for Africa and its diaspora, airs the Talent Showcase Africa Playlist at 1800 GMT every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The Talent Showcase Africa Playlist is also available to stream 24/7 on TSA Radio. 

The TSA Playlist 9 May 2025 

 

JOHNSON RAYS - TESTIMONY [Nigeria] 

JOHNSON RAYS - HAPPY DAY [Nigeria] 

JOHNSON RAYS - HALLELUJAH [Nigeria] 

Jomiguel - Zetu X @Jomiguel [DRC]  

BendO Mona Karunga - A Little Bit [Namibia] 

DKB - Get Enough [Ireland]

Grizz- D - Rewind (ft. AUNKLE) [Namibia] 

Roy - WOTOME [Ghana] 

Blessin F - Faults & 6lamez (ft. Yung Steezy) [South Africa]

Max Gozo - All I Need [South Africa] 

HIBOY - APPLE MUSIC [Nigeria] 

UPZ, Mo-T, Digital Sangoma - Call Of The Ancestors [South Africa]

Governor - Mzabalazo (ft. Tuna) [South Africa]

Talent Showcase Africa Radio Charts News

US act Glass Cities maintains the number 3 position on the TSA Radio Charts with the irresistible pop tune "Mad4U" for a second week, while Nigerian afrobeats artist Rudy holds on to number 2 this week with "Jeje." Still at number 1 for the second week in a row (the second time around) is Nigerian afrobeats sensation Sampire with "High Tension," bringing his number 1 chart run to 9 weeks and 5 weeks at number 2. The story of Sampire is remarkable. Read the TSA feature article "Talent Showcase Africa Hails Sampire: The Afropop Star Dominating the TSA Radio Charts for 4 Straight Months!" Enjoy!

Top 3 Singles Chart 9th May 2025 

1. Sampire - High Tension [Nigeria] 

2. Rudy - Jeje [Nigeria] 

3. Glass Cities  - Mad4U [USA]

Check out our blog post, Talent Showcase Africa Playlist, and the Weekly Schedule to tune in to the radio show via the relevant radio links. 

Support Our Emerging African Talents 

Follow the TSA community at Radio Events Africa On Instagram.

How to Submit Your Music

If you are an emerging African artist and want your music on mainstream radio, subscribe to the Talent Showcase Africa Newsletter via FreeRadioAirplay.com to receive our Song Submission Guidelines. If you’re a music industry pundit, be sure to subscribe to the newsletter also to be the first to discover the potential hits of tomorrow.

How to Join Our Community Groups

Once you've submitted your music please make sure that you check your email regularly and that you join the Talent Showcase Africa Community On WhatsApp for updates and an opportunity to share your music and to network with other artists and music industry folk. Last but not least, we invite you to join our exciting new TSA Hub for an exhilarating community experience, where we welcome music industry professionals to rock up in TSA Hub's Coffee Room to share tips and advice with our emerging African talents.

See you next week,

Djooky Africa & Talent Showcase Africa Playlist Team
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Listen Now: Episode 159 of Talent Showcase Africa Playlist Radio Show & Podcast

 

TSA Playlist, the Radio Show & Podcast

Talent Showcase Africa Playlist Episode 159 Podcast and Radio Show, sponsored by Elevation Mall, can now be streamed on demand. It will air on numerous radio channels on Friday, 2 May 2025, at 2100 CAT via ENERGY100 FM (or tune in via DStv audio bouquet on channel 868). The TSA Playlist will also air on Friday on Namibia’s Nam Radio Local at 1800 CAT and be repeated daily. It will be broadcast on Nathenje Community Radio in Malawi on Monday at 2100 CAT, and in the USA and Nigeria on Sunday via High-Grade Radio at 1200, Dallas, USA time (see WorldTimeZone). Additionally, CRW Radio, based in the UK and aimed at being a powerful voice for Africa and its diaspora, airs the Talent Showcase Africa Playlist at 1800 GMT every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The Talent Showcase Africa Playlist is also available to stream 24/7 on TSA Radio.

The TSA Playlist 2 May 2025 

 

Sampire - Congratulations [Nigeria] 

Sampire - ATTN, FIRE, DESIRE [Nigeria] 

Sampire - Quick Cum [Nigeria] 

Sampire - Mster Riddim [Nigeria] 

Sampire - Tic Toc (ft. Damon) [Nigeria] 

The Vibe - Broken [South Africa]

Mark Wayne - So You Know [South Africa]

ACROBVT - A Thousand Times [UK]

Euclid Jacobs - Breathe [South Africa]

Philip Adewumi - Abba Father [Nigeria]

Elizanne - Deliver Me [South Africa] 

Talent Showcase Africa Radio Charts News

US act Glass Cities erupts onto the TSA Radio Charts with their catchy pop track "Mad4U," landing at number 3. Meanwhile, Nigerian afrobeats artist Rudy slips from the top position to number 2 this week. After maintaining number 2 for five weeks, Nigerian afrobeats star Sampire climbs back to number 1 with "High Tension," a spot he previously dominated for seven weeks. The Sampire narrative is impressive; check out the article "Talent Showcase Africa Hails Sampire: The Afropop Star Dominating the TSA Radio Charts for 4 Straight Months!" Enjoy!

Top 3 Singles Chart 2nd May 2025 

1. Sampire - High Tension [Nigeria] 

2. Rudy - Jeje [Nigeria] 

3. Glass Cities  - Mad4U [USA]

Check out our blog post, Talent Showcase Africa Playlist, and the Weekly Schedule to tune in to the radio show via the relevant radio links. 

Support Our Emerging African Talents

Follow the TSA community at Radio Events Africa On Instagram.

How to Submit Your Music

If you are an emerging African artist and want your music on mainstream radio, subscribe to the Talent Showcase Africa Newsletter via FreeRadioAirplay.com to receive our Song Submission Guidelines. If you’re a music industry pundit, be sure to subscribe to the newsletter to be the first to discover the potential hits of tomorrow.

How to Join Our Community Groups

Once you've submitted your music, please make sure that you check your email regularly and that you join the Talent Showcase Africa Community on WhatsApp for updates and an opportunity to share your music and to network with other artists and music industry folk. Last but not least, we invite you to join our exciting new TSA Hub for an exhilarating community experience, where we welcome music industry professionals to rock up in the TSA Hub's Coffee Room to share tips and advice with our emerging African talents.

See you next week,

Djooky Africa & Talent Showcase Africa Playlist Team
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Talent Showcase Africa Hails Sampire: The Afropop Star Dominating the TSA Radio Charts for 4 Straight Months!

Sampire’s Chart-Topping Run Proves That Consistency and Great Music Open Doors — Talent Showcase Africa Is Here to Help Emerging Artists Break Through

On January 3rd, 2025, Nigerian Afropop rising star Sampire made history. His electrifying afrobeats single, "High Tension," stormed straight to #1 on the TSA Radio Chart — an extraordinary feat, especially since it bypassed the traditional TSA Playlist entry process altogether.

The track was so hot, so undeniable, that it debuted directly at the top of the TSA Playlist Chart — a rare and powerful achievement. As of last week, "High Tension" had spent an incredible 12 weeks dominating the charts: 7 weeks at #1, and 5 weeks holding strong at #2.

Sampire’s success story isn't just a personal victory — it’s a blueprint for all emerging African artists. His rise highlights a vital truth:

🎶 When you create great music — and stay consistent — doors you never even saw coming will open.

At Talent Showcase Africa (TSA), that's precisely what we champion. The TSA Playlist is designed as a backdoor into the competitive world of radio rotation, offering emerging African artists a rare opportunity to be heard, recognized, and celebrated across the continent.

Instead of fighting for space in the saturated mainstream market, TSA provides a dedicated platform where talent shines first, and then spills over into major radio rotations and public consciousness.

In the upcoming Talent Showcase Africa Playlist Episode 159, set for radio distribution on Friday, May 2nd, we proudly celebrate Sampire’s trailblazing journey by featuring all of his hit singles that have dominated the TSA Radio Charts. His new single, "Congratulations," enters the TSA Playlist, along with a surprise rise back to #1 this week for his current #2 chart hit, "High Tension." Without a doubt, Sampire has become one of the most influential Afropop voices on our platform—a true testament to the power of great music, perseverance, and a supportive network.

For emerging artists across Africa, the message is clear: continue to create great music. Stay ready. Stay consistent. Because with platforms like Talent Showcase Africa, your moment to shine is closer than you think.

🎶 Stream the Talent Showcase Africa Playlist on 24/7 rotation via TSA Radio.

🎶 Submit your music for free radio airplay consideration: Song Submission Guidelines.

🎶 Stream Episode 159 via the widget below.

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