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Femi kicks off his first show by sharing the tracks, artists and genres that shaped him into who he is today, taking us on a journey from Nigeria, to London, to church and beyond.

Femi kicks off his first show by sharing the tracks, artists and genres that shaped him into who he is today, taking us on a journey from Nigeria, to London, to church and beyond. He’s also the first to share his Friday Vibe before handing it over to the world, revealing a track that takes us to his perfect night in, night out and an iconic Friday night he’s had. Plus, Femi highlights an artist / song worth celebrating with Femi’s Flowers. Ease from the end of your working week with joyful global selections. Going out? Staying in? Not quite sure? We’ve got you!

Produced in Salford by Reform Radio for BBC Radio 6 Music.

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Fri 2 Jan 202619:00
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • Fela Kuti

    Teacher Don't Teach Me Nonsense

    • London Records.

  • COEO

    Nigerian Affair

    • Razor-N-Tape.

  • Burna Boy

    Kilometre

    • Atlantic.

  • Dele Sosimi

    You No Fit Touch Am (Medlar Remix Radio)

    • Wah Wah 45s.

  • Breakage

    Hard (feat. Newham Generals & David Rodigan)

    • Digital Soundboy.

  • Moses Boyd

    Rye Lane Shuffle

    • Exodus.

  • Kirk Franklin

    Looking for You

    • Verity Records/Legacy.

  • Fred Hammond

    This Is The Day

    • RCA Inspiration.

  • Chronixx

    Exile

    • Forever Living Originals.

  • Kio

    Church

    • Facultie.

  • Teyana Taylor

    Never Would Have Made It

    • UME - Global Clearing House.

  • CalledOut Music

    Thank You Lord

  • Bob Marley & The Wailers

    Forever Loving Jah Dub

    • Tuff Gong.

  • Black Uhuru

    Sun Is Shining

    • VP Records.

  • Corinne Bailey Rae

    Is This Love

    • Capitol Records.

  • Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley

    Welcome to Jamrock

    • Island.

  • Peter Bjorn and John

    Young Folks (feat. Victoria Bergsman)

    • Wichita.

  • DJ Spen & DJ Technic

    Gabryelle

    Remix Artist: Dubplate Malice.
    • 4 To The Floor Records.

  • Lil Silva

    Seasons

    • Rinse.

  • Benga & Coki

    Night

    • Ammunition Promotions Ltd.

  • EVM128 & Sticky Dub

    Gamma Riddim (IG Culture Remix)

    • CoOp Presents.

  • Norma Jean Wright

    Saturday (Dimitri from Paris Remix)

    • Rhino.

  • Anita Ward

    Ring My Bell

    • Big Break Records.

  • Little Simz

    Lion (feat. Obongjayar)

    • AWAL.

  • Tim Maia

    O Descobridor dos sete mares

    • Lança.

  • Alicia Myers

    I Want To Thank You

    • Geffen.

Broadcast

  • Fri 2 Jan 202619:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music