Reimagining Country w/ Jamal Khadar: Nigerian Ladies of Song 13th September 2025 | Listen on NTS

Events Podcasts Videos News About NTS Supporters Help and Feedback

iOS App Android App Join the Chat Newsletter

Live now

Afro Disco Afrobeat

Culture journalist Jamal Khadar takes a trip through country music’s hidden roots and surprising global connections—in search of a more personal, nuanced view of what it means to be a country fan. From African-Country crossovers to Jamaica’s country connection, and the continuous role of Southern Soul in remaking country.

You Might Also Like

Tracklist

0:00:11
Christy Essien IgbokweChristy Essien Igbokwe
Stay Apart For A While
0:02:14
Christy Essien IgbokweChristy Essien Igbokwe
Ever Liked My Person?
0:05:10
Julie CokerJulie Coker
Ere Yon

The Three Night WizardsThe Three Night Wizards
I Love Yoruba Girl
Nelly UchenduNelly Uchendu
Wakabout (Late Night Husband)
The Lijadu SistersThe Lijadu Sisters
Lord Have Mercy
Theadora IfuduTheadora Ifudu
The Way We Are (Reprise)
Christy EssienChristy Essien
Freedom
Christy Essien-IgbokweChristy Essien-Igbokwe
Child Birth
Oby OnyiohaOby Onyioha
I’ll Put It Right Again
OnyekaOnyeka
Alleluya
Christy Essien IgbokweChristy Essien Igbokwe
Give Me A Chance
Christy Essien IgbokweChristy Essien Igbokwe
If You Can Understand Me
Christy Essien IgbokweChristy Essien Igbokwe
Ever Liked My Person?
Christy Essien IgbokweChristy Essien Igbokwe
Séun Rere (Yoruba)
Christiana EssienChristiana Essien
You Can't Change A Man