27/09/2026
This week, Focus on Africa: The Conversation talks with Liberian artist JZyNO about his breakout hit, humble beginnings and what Liberia must do to produce more globally successful artists.
An in-depth weekly conversation focusing on a topical issue in Africa. In this episode, Focus on Africa: The Conversation looks at Liberia's music scene. The country is still rebuilding after years of civil war, yet some artists are thriving despite limited industry infrastructure and a small streaming market.
Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna, the episode features 31-year-old Liberian breakout star JZyNO, best known for his global hit Butta My Bread. He began his music career in Liberia before moving to Ghana to pursue greater opportunities in a more developed music industry. His breakout song, Butta My Bread, has gone on to amass more than 300 million streams worldwide.