Coke Studio Africa
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| Based on | Coke Studio |
| Country of origin | South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Uganda, Rwanda, Togo |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
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| Release | 7 October 2013 – present |
Coke Studio Africa is an African music series that features live musical performances by various artists, recorded in the studio, in classical musical genres of Africa such as Afrobeats, Afro-pop, Kwaito, Jùjú, Gqom, Mbaqanga, Palm-wine, Coupé-décalé, Chimurenga, Salegy, Bantu, Benga, Malipenga, Baka, Bongo Flava, Highlife, Afro House, Makossa, Kwela, Azonto, Kuduro, Afro-soul, Blues, Funk, South African Jazz, East African urban music, Isicathamiya, Hiplife, Congolese rumba, ndombolo, Mbube, Township, Afro, Soca, Jaiva, Marabi, Taarab, Cumbia, as well as Soul, R&B, and pop music. The program's concept was adapted from Coke Studio Pakistan.
History
[edit]In October 2013, Coke Studio Africa, the African version of the show, was launched with Good Noise Productions, producing the first season and introducing multiple executive producers later on the show.[1] David Sanders served as the executive producer of season 2. Deana Heslop-Mthembu served as the executive producer of the 4 and 7 seasons, and Matthew Gray produced the 6th season.
As of August 2017, the TV show has reached 30 countries across East, Central, and Southern Africa with an estimated viewership of half a billion viewers.[2] In South Africa alone, the show has an average of 958,600 weekly views.[2] As of November 2018, the show has been aired on 27 local stations with 400 Million radio impressions generated from 14 African countries.[3] In 2023, Coke Studio Africa partnered with DStv Delicious International Food and Music Festival to produce a world-class event.[4]
Featured artists
[edit]2023 Season
[edit]- BNXN with Young Stunna, and Nikita Kering - "Traboski"[5]
Production
[edit]Filming
[edit]The series set location are in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Uganda, Rwanda, Togo, among other African countries. On 7 December 2015, the third season of the show was cited as one of the Best TV Shows of the year in Kenya.[6]
Broadcast history
[edit]4 October 2013, Coca-Cola held private streaming of the television show 'Coke Studio Africa' at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas in Lagos, Nigeria.[7] On 8 October 2013, the show began broadcasting on NTV, and QTV Kenya.[1][8] On 11 October 2015, Citizen TV began broadcasting the show.[9] On 8 October 2016, Urban TV Uganda began broadcasting the show.[10] On 5 December 2016, it began broadcasting on Maisha Magic Plus.[11] On 12 August 2017, the show made its first debut on e.tv.[12] On 28 August 2017, the program began broadcasting on Zambezi Magic.[13] On 15 February 2019, the show began broadcasting on Kiss TV, K24 TV, KTN, Switch TV Kenya, and ST Swahili.[14] The program began airing on the radio on the same day on Radio Citizen, Radio Maisha, Milele FM, Nation FM, and NRG Radio.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Coke Studio Africa Premiere". Nation. 2 July 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Inside the growth of Coca-Cola's music TV show in Africa". Digiday. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Expectations high as Coke Studio Africa kicks off". The Citizen. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Coke Studio™ And DStv Delicious Join Forces". SA Music News Magazine. 23 September 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Coke Studio Africa 2023 Unveils Sensational "Traboski (Remix)"". Daily Post Nigeria. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Watch: Coke Studio Africa Finale Was The Best TV Show This Year". Mpasho. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "You're Invited to the Coke Studio Africa Premiere in Lagos – Friday 4th October 2013". BellaNaija. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Coke Studio to air on NTV". Nation. 5 July 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Finally anticipated Coke Studio Season 3 premieres Sunday on Citizen TV". Citizen Digital. 10 October 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Urban TV to air 4th season of Coke Studio". New Vision. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Coke Studio Africa!". MaishaMagicPlus - Coke Studio Africa!. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Coke Studio Africa returns to television screens this August". Media Update. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "This Week: Coke Studio Hits Zambezi Magic!". Ten Tamang Street - This Week: Coke Studio Hits Zambezi Magic!. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ a b "The new season of Coke Studio Africa to begin airing this month". HapaKenya. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2024.