Craig David, Lethal Bizzle and Tinie Tempah are among the names joining BBC Radio 1Xtra this October as the station celebrates Black History Month.
The month will feature special programming across the network, starting with a Throwback Weekender from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 October.
Guest co-hosts across the weekend include Craig David with Nadia Jae on Radio 1Xtra Breakfast, Sneakbo with Remi Burgz, and Flukes from Crazy Cousinz with Jeremiah Asiamah on 1Xtra’s Rave Show.
On Saturday, Lethal Bizzle will join Nick Bright between 10am and 1pm to talk about the moments that shaped his career, while Tinie Tempah will present a two-hour special marking 15 years since his debut album release.
Sunday’s programming includes Trevor Nelson’s Black History Mixtape of empowerment and protest anthems, plus Eddie Kadi joined by Victony to reveal his top ten Nigerian tracks on the Official UK Afrobeats Chart Show.
Rampage will showcase dancehall, funky house and R&B alongside guests Omar, Kyla, DJ Paleface, Stush, MC Versatile, Funky Dee, Meleka and Alizae. AJ Odudu will also feature on 1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave.
Throughout the month, the station will highlight ‘Living Legends’, with programmes paying tribute to Black pioneers and cultural figures.
Daytime hosts DJ Day Day and Kaylee Golding will run a special strand called ‘Your Hero’s Hero’, where guests talk about the individuals who have inspired their work.
Head of 1Xtra, Dari Samuels, said: “At 1Xtra we’re proud to champion the enduring legacy and cultural impact of Black communities across the UK and beyond.
Every month, but especially during Black History Month, we strive to be a leading force for Black culture, amplifying voices that push boundaries in music, storytelling and representation.”