Kwere Kwere is a deep dive into the rare sounds of funk, Zamrock, African psychedelic rock, and highlife, underappreciated African genres that have long captured the spirit of movement, identity, and resistance. Hosted by Såokō, this episode introduces you to deep cuts from across the continent, exploring the music of outliers, rebels, and visionaries who pushed boundaries and crossed borders, sonically and literally. Featuring legends like WITCH, Ngozi Family, The Funkees, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Rikki Ililonga, Eye Q, and Fela Kuti, this mix unearths rare records that tell untold stories of Africa’s musical underground. Through curated mixes and storytelling, Såokō unpacks the music’s cultural significance, reclaiming kwere-kwere as a symbol of strength and connection.

Tracklist:

• Introduction – WITCH

• Hi Babe – Ngozi Family

• Akula Owu Onyeara – The Funkees

• This Hustling World – Gyedu-Blay Ambolley

• Getting It Back – Cymande

• Walk and Fight – Rikki Ililonga

• I Am Selfish – Eye Q

• She’s a Dropout – The Apostles

• Peace – BlackPower

• By The Time You Realise – WITCH

• Ku Maala – Smokey Haangala

• Trouble Maker – Chrissy Zebby Tembo & The Ngozi Family

• Fefe Naa Efe – Fela Kuti