1Xtra broadcast shows from Kenya, Ghana and South Africa to highlight and explore African life and culture. It's part of a huge variety of programmes across all BBC services - television, radio and online during 2005.
Listen back to all the shows below.
DestiNation Africa live from Kenya
DJ Edu representing the East African music scene.
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Afro hip hop
This TX documentary looks at an exciting mix of Nigerian rappers, DJs and musicians who are mixing the sounds of their forefathers with infectious beats, potent political opinion and the hottest sounds from overseas to create their own unique sound.
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Five hour special
A live three way link looking at youth culture and lifestyle with Jenna G in South Africa, Iyare in Ghana and Jason back in the UK.
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Original African Fever
Live from Johannesburg, Rodney P and Skitz look at the effect of international hip hop along with the African scene.
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1Xtra Live From Club K2 in Kenya
DJ Edu and guest DJs from the Kenyan music scene.
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100% Homegrown
Ras Kwame features a live session from London's Maida Vale studios featuring some of the best UK-based African artists including Yungun, M'pho Skeef, Def 1, Netsayi and Lethal B.
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