From his early days playing at local clubs in the UK to headlining major festivals and collaborating with the genre’s biggest stars, Nigerian DJ, producer and entrepreneur DJ Big N has been a key figure in the global rise of Afrobeats. For December’s Africa Now mix, he brings together talents that are driving the evolution of the sound, including Victony, Kaestyle, Seyi Vibez, Wizkid, Rema, Tems, Burna Boy, Bnxn, Davido and more. “This mix celebrates a range of growing and established voices that embody both tradition and innovation in African music,” DJ Big N tells Apple Music. “Each track was chosen for its raw energy and ability to convey authentic stories. These artists resonate with me because they stay true to their art yet are able to blend traditional sounds with new genres, they break boundaries, keep evolving, and their unique sounds create a generational bridge between the past and future.”