To celebrate the many wonderful aspects of the continent, we asked a group of visionary musicians and creative minds to define what Africa means to them. “Africa Is royalty,” South African singer-songwriter Bongeziwe Mabandla tells Apple Music. “I call this the ‘African Royals’ playlist. I have selected some of the top artists and songs from different generations and origins in Africa. Our musical journey starts in Angola, then heads south to the beautiful Zimbabwe, and then up north to Mali, the birthplace of music legends and creators of some of the most beautiful music in the world. I have included a lot of the young female musicians mostly coming from Southern Africa, who bring new ideals and approach to music. We then venture to contemporary Cameroon and back to South Africa to visit icons that made musical history during and post the struggle. And ending with one of my songs, “Isiphelo”. Who I am as an artist is influenced by everyone in this playlist. These are the artists I love, I listen to at home—and make me so proud to be African.”