M.Anifest kicks off new series of Africa Beats on BBC World News, September 12

Africa Beats returns this Friday, 12^th September showcasing some of the continent’s finest musicians in eight short films to be broadcast on BBC World News and online at www.BBC.com/africabeats

Episode 1 – 12^th September       M.Anifest

In 2010, MTV spotlighted M.Anifest as a hot new artist to look out for, and since then the awards have kept on coming. He was named “Best Rapper of the Year” at the 2013 Ghana Music Awards, and his originality, lyricism, flow and depth of content have led him to be acclaimed as one of contemporary Africa’s best kept secrets.

M.Anifest has already recorded with legends such as Damon Albarn (Gorillaz), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Afrobeat co-founder Tony Allen, Erykah Badu, and more.

Photo credit BBC World News