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South Africa: what realities face those fleeing xenophobia?

Several African nations to evacuate citizens from South Africa due to unrest; a returnee speaks. And Nigeria’s Cobhams Asuquo on navigating music as a visually impaired artist.

Foreign nationals in South Africa are facing renewed fears following the latest wave of xenophobic attacks, which have reportedly killed nine Mozambican nationals. Ghana and Mozambique have begun evacuating some of their citizens, while other countries are considering similar moves. We hear from those fleeing the tensions and how they are rebuilding life in their home countries.

Then, we head to Lagos to meet acclaimed Nigerian musician and producer Cobhams Asuquo. Born visually impaired, he taught himself to play the piano and went on to help shape the sound of modern African music. BBC Outlook's Tommy Dixon meets him to discuss his journey, his music, and navigating life without sight.

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers:Godwin Asediba, Bella Twine and Blessing Aderogba
Technical Producer: David Nzau
Senior Producer: Keikantse Shumba
Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla

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