Remi Burgz to host weekday show on BBC Radio 1Xtra as Yasmin Evans leaves the station

Remi Burgz will become the host of the BBC Radio 1Xtra weekday show, 1pm – 4pm after Yasmin Evans announced that she is leaving the station after 9 years.

Posting on Twitter Yasmin said: “I have decided that after nearly 10 years on air it’s time for me to leave BBC Radio 1Xtra.

“From joining The family in 2012 presenting the weekend breakfast show, hosting The Breakfast Show and now with Good Vibes Radio, this place has become my second home.

“I hope you will be along for the next part of the journey, exciting things to come soon!”

So, some news! I have decided that after nearly 10 years on air it’s time for me to leave BBC Radio 1Xtra.
From joining The family in 2012 presenting the weekend breakfast show, hosting The Breakfast Show and now with Good Vibes Radio, this place has become my second home. pic.twitter.com/9CoJ5TkaK6

— Yasmin Evans (@YasminEvans) December 6, 2021

Yasmin first joined the station in 2012 as the host of Weekend Breakfast after her successful development through 1Xtra’s pilot scheme, which continues to be part of the station’s ongoing commitment to developing new talent.

Since then, she has hosted different shows across the network and has interviewed stars such as Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan. Yasmin’s last show will be on Friday 24 December.

Speaking about her decision to leave the station, Yasmin says: “From joining BBC Radio 1Xtra in 2012 to hosting The Breakfast Show and now with my afternoon show, I’ve spent almost 10 years at what has become my second home. It’s been an incredible journey for both me as an individual and as a broadcaster.

“I am beyond grateful to the BBC for giving me the opportunity to learn my craft and to literally grow up on air.

“Thank you to everyone who has been along for the ride, particularly over the last two years when I have realised how important the relationship with our amazing listeners is. So I’m sad to be leaving, but would rather exit on an only good vibes high and I’m excited about what comes next.”

Remi Burgz will begin her new weekday show from Monday 10 January 2022. She joined the station in January this year as host of 1Xtra’s Weekend Breakfast Shows and fronted 1Xtra’s Africa 360 – a week of specially curated content celebrating African music and culture.

She has also started to make waves in the TV world, most recently collaborating with 1Xtra’s DJ Target for BBC Three’s Tonight With Target, where she interviewed huge UK acts such as Jorja Smith and Ghetts.

Remi says: “This is big! A year on 1Xtra and I still pinch myself because I can’t believe I’m even there, but more-so that I could stay awake during Weekend Breakfast! So to be given such an important weekday slot after what the amazing broadcaster, Yasmin Evans, has built – is well and truly an honour.”

In other changes, 1Xtra will also welcome Cuppy to the station who will be the new host of 1Xtra’s brand-new Weekend Breakfast Show on Sundays (7am – 11am). Cuppy is a world-renowned Nigerian DJ and producer who has performed at some of the biggest international festivals and events and has also most recently appeared in the docu-ality series Highlife. Her first show will be on Sunday 9 January 2022.

Cuppy says: “Music is my life, and my primary form of expression. Every Sunday, being able to connect and empower with listeners around the world for 4 hours is a dream come true! I am so excited and proud to join the BBC family, 1Xtra has had such a significant cultural impact inside and outside music for so many years.”