Kaya 959 The World Show With Nicky B

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
375 Episodes
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Thabo Smol On The World Show With Nicky B

Thabo Smol, an acclaimed percussionist, producer, DJ, and sonic innovator, will be joining us on The World Show this Sunday. After treating us to an epic guest mix on his previous visit, he returns for a more in-depth conversation. From his groundbreaking years with Black Motion to his vibrant new…
12 Jul 1 hr 23 min

Imvemnyama On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday on The World Show… we’re joined by Joburg-based singer, songwriter and storyteller Imvemnyama. Sive Mqikela was born in Komani, Eastern Cape, and creates deeply expressive music that combines contemporary jazz, cultural memory, and powerful personal storytelling. Balancing life as an attorney and an artist, his critically acclaimed debut…
5 Jul 59 min

Mandisi Dyantyis & Symphonic Orchestra On The World Show with Nicky B

Mandisi Dyantyis discusses his current project, the "Mandisi Dyantyis Symphonic Celebration". Take Mandisi Dyantyis' beautiful compositions, combine them with his powerful voice, his regular band and singers, and then add a Symphonic Orchestra! Mandisi talks about this epic production, what it means to him, and how his songs were exquisitely…
28 Jun 23 min

Tribe Franko On The World Show With Nicky B

Tribe Franko, a DJ, producer, and sonic storyteller, will be joining us on The World Show this Sunday. He was born in Pretoria and raised in Alexandra, and he has carved out a distinct musical identity by combining deep, emotive grooves with richly layered sonic narratives. With collaborations with some…
28 Jun 49 min

Tsholofelo On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday, The World Show features a double-bill, with singer-songwriter and guitarist Tsholofelo as our second guest. Tsholofelo, who was born in Richards Bay and raised in Johannesburg and KwaZulu-Natal, has developed a distinct musical voice that moves seamlessly between indie, folk, and soul, with storytelling at its core. We'll…
21 Jun 55 min

DJ NeoSoul On The World Show With Nicky B

Be treated to a guest mix from DJ NeoSoul, aka Neo Mbele, a highly respected South African music curator, DJ, and educator from Orlando, Soweto. Known for his eclectic sets and deep knowledge of musical heritage, he frequently performs at popular venues and jazz events across Gauteng.
21 Jun 47 min

Muneyi On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday on The World Show we’re joined by the deeply expressive singer, songwriter and storyteller Muneyi. Raised in a small Venda village, Muneyi has built a remarkable career crafting deeply personal songs in Tshivenda that speak to universal experiences of love, loss, healing and identity. We’ll trace his journey…
14 Jun 1 hr 04 min

Manana On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday on The World Show, we’ll feature Manana, a singer, songwriter, and producer born in Eswatini and based in South Africa. Formerly part of Seba Kaapstad, this Grammy-winning artist has composed for international stars like Burna Boy, Tyla, and Usher, while building a successful solo career. In 2024, Manana…
7 Jun 59 min

Yonela Mnana On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday on The World Show, we'll be joined by Yonela Mnana, a renowned South African pianist, composer, and vocalist with one of the most expressive voices in contemporary African jazz. His music is deeply spiritual and richly textured, with influences from jazz, African choral traditions, gospel, and indigenous musical…
31 May 1 hr 17 min

Safe Energy Celebrates Africa Day On The World Show With Nicky B

This week on The World Show, we're joined by Johannesburg-based musician and multidisciplinary artist Safe Energy (Lindokuhle Njabulo Hadebe). Safe Energy, a self-taught guitarist, vocalist, and postgraduate in Journalism & Media, makes music with a deeply spiritual and healing purpose, using song to liberate the spirit and connect with audiences…
24 May 57 min

Maleh On The World Show With Nicky B

Maleh, a Lesotho-born songstress, joins The World Show this Sunday to celebrate African music. We'll be discussing her musical journey and celebrating her most recent album, Dithapelo, which is an intimate and soulful offering inspired by prayer, spirituality, and a renewed sense of creative freedom.
17 May 1 hr 16 min

Ibrahim Maalouf On The World Show With Nicky B

We feature renowned Lebanese-French trumpeter, composer, and producer Ibrahim Maalouf on the aforementioned Sunday on The World Show. Maalouf is a true innovator, renowned for his smooth blend of jazz, classical, and Oriental sounds. Maalouf, a former child prodigy who was taught the revolutionary quarter-tone trumpet by his father, has…
10 May 1 hour

Themba Mkhize On The World Show With Nicky B

Themba Mkhize, a pianist, composer, and bandleader, is a living legend that we honour this week on The World Show. His career spans historic collaborations, international performances, and landmark recordings that shaped modern South African jazz, from his early days with the ground-breaking group Sakhile to his award-winning work as…
3 May 1 hr 01 min

Jeys Marabini On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday @TheWorldShowNickyB @kaya we joined by acclaimed Zimbabwean Afro-jazz guitarist and cultural storyteller Jeys Marabini. With a career spanning over two decades, Jeys has become one of Zimbabwe’s most respected musical voices, known for blending marabi, maskandi, jazz and township rhythms into a deeply soulful, unmistakably African sound. He’s…
26 Apr 1 hr 04 min

Khaya Mahlangu On The World Show With Nicky B

This Sunday on The World Show, we’re joined by legendary jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger, Khaya Mahlangu. With a career spanning over five decades, Khaya is rightfully celebrated as a Living Jazz Legend, known for his extraordinary versatility and deep contribution to South Africa’s musical landscape . From his early…
19 Apr 53 min

Gabi Motuba On The World Show With Nicky B

On The World Show this Sunday, we will be honouring the talented artist Gabi Motuba with a well-deserved award. Gabi was recently chosen as this year's Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz. She will discuss this significant accomplishment and share a specially curated playlist that highlights her journey thus far…
12 Apr 1 hr 01 min

Zoë "Rha" Modiga On The World Show With Nicky B

Zoë Modiga will join us on The World Show this Sunday to commemorate the release of her fourth album, The Vault. This project introduces her creative alter ego, "Rha," and features an experimental, alternative-soul sound with personal stories, love themes, and music from 2007 to 2025. It's a surprising offering…
5 Apr 59 min

Marah Louw and Clive Hardwick On The World Show With Nicky B

Marah Louw and Clive Hardwick, two music legends, will be on The World Show this Sunday. We'll be talking about a big event coming up: the reimagining of the famous 1985 Concert in the Park. This special concert, which will be held on June 14 at Orlando Stadium, marks 40…
29 Mar 1 hr 06 min

Jacob Collier On The World Show With Nicky B

The world-renowned singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier, who is redefining modern music, will be featured on The World Show this Sunday. Collier became well-known throughout the world after his split-screen a cappella videos went viral on YouTube. He has since won several Grammy Awards and is recognised as…
23 Mar 1 hr 05 min
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