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Davido, NSG, Strandz and Debbie to play Capital XTRA Upfront Live
Capital XTRA and Lucozade Zero are holding an exclusive event at Camden’s KOKO.Publication date: 07.09.2023
Omah Howard takes over from Manny Norté on Capital XTRA
Capital XTRA is getting a new schedule for the autumn as Manny Norté's replacement on the morning show is announced.Publication date: 04.09.2023
Capital XTRA’s Manny Norté leaves weekdays to focus on weekends
After ten years on weekday mid-mornings at Capital XTRA, Manny Norté is stepping down to focus on his weekend shows.Publication date: 01.09.2023
Capital XTRA names Gangsta’s Paradise as the favourite Hip Hop song
Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio featuring L.V. has been voted the biggest Hip Hop track in Capital XTRA’s 50 Years of Hip Hop survey. A listener vote to chart 50 of the biggest Hip Hop tracks ever was held by the Global station, with the top 50 being played throughout August Bank Holiday Monday.Publication date: 29.08.2023
50 Cent to co-host Capital XTRA Breakfast for 50 years of hip hop
Rap legend 50 Cent is to co-host Capital XTRA Breakfast as part of the station’s celebrations marking 50 Years of hip hop.Publication date: 07.08.2023
DJ and presenter Omah Howard to host Capital XTRA evening show
Capital XTRA has signed KISS DJ and presenter Omah Howard to host the Capital XTRA Evening Show. Omah will be on-air Monday to Thursdays from 7pm – 10pm, starting tonight, Monday 5th September. He’s been doing weekends at KISS recently, and was a previous...Publication date: 05.09.2022
Capital Xtra gets new sonic audio identity from On The Sly
Capital Xtra has a new sonic identity from audio production company On The Sly. They’ve created a brand new sound for the national station with sung logos and production elements...Publication date: 28.08.2022
Award winning DJ Robert Bruce named as new co-host for Capital XTRA Breakfast
The Capital XTRA Breakfast Show has a new line-up from this Monday as Robert Bruce joins Shayna Marie to co-host the show. Robert has been with Capital XTRA since 2017, working his way up through the ranks and earning praise from artists, the industry and listeners for his highly knowledgeable interviews...Publication date: 06.08.2022
Tim Westwood steps down from CapitalXTRA radio show
Tim Westwood will not be presenting his Saturday night radio show at CapitalXTRA until further notice. He’s stepped down following claims of sexual assault from several women which he strongly denies. Global confirmed the news in a statement, saying: “Following the claims that have recently come to light, Tim Westwood has stepped down from his show until further notice.”...Publication date: 27.04.2022
New programmes and presenters at Capital and Capital XTRA
A schedule refresh at Capital and Capital XTRA means new shows for Rio Fredrika, Jay London, Niall Gray, Chris Ros, Kamilla Rose & Kemi Rodgers plus Global Academy graduate Dynamic. Rio Fredrika, who hosts weekday breakfast on Capital Dance, will present a brand-new Saturday morning show across the Capital network from 9am – 12pm...Publication date: 31.03.2022