Find out more about our website 'hosts' and check out their current and archived columns where they share with you their expert views and recommendations on African music, artists, releases, and events, plus listen to audio clips from their recommended CDs.

• Rita Ray

  I'm a club DJ, a radio and TV presenter, CD compiler and a programmer of music for festivals and events. Join me for the best African music from across the continent happening here in the UK.

  

• Chino Odimba

  I am involved in Bristol's community arts scene, and am also a playwright, poet, storyteller, and sometime songwriter. Visit my page to discover African music in and around Bristol.

  

• Yve Ngoo

  I'm a hybrid of Geordie and Cameroonian, working at the moment as the BBC's Roots Project Co-ordinator in Newcastle. Join me to discover the African music scene in the North East of England.

  

• Shaheera Asante

  I'm a freelance producer and presenter living in London. I'm also the founder and Director of African Image Alliance. Visit my page for interviews and music from across Africa.

  

• Awale Kullane

  I grew up in Mogadishu and am now living in London. Visit my page for Somali music from living legends to new voices.

  

• JJC

  I'm a producer working with urban and pop acts under my nickname 'Skillz'. I am also known as JJC and classify myself as an Afropean fusing hip hop with my Nigerian roots. Join me for African hip hop and urban sounds.

  

• DJ Ify

  I'm the publisher of Naija Style, a Nigerian entertainment publication, and DJ and generally involved in the Nigerian and African entertainment industry. Read about Afrobeat, Soukous and more in my column.