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Afrobeats Weekly

Afrobeats Weekly is a podcast about African music that podcast highlights some of the biggest news around the Afrobeats genre and the people behind it - the musicians, producers, writers.

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30:36

Album Review: Starrgirl by Arya Starr, 22 by Kunmie

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/08/17

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Starrgirl by Arya Starr, 22 by Kunmie and New Music Friday reviewsOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction05:50 - Dapper07:50 - New AlbumsStarrgirl by Arya Starr 22 by Kunmie

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45:15

Album Review: On The Road by Llona, Banger Boy by Ckay

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/08/10

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss On The Road album by Llona, Banger Boy by Ckay and New Music Friday reviewsOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:53 - Catch Up06:20 - New AlbumsOn The Road by LlonaBanger Boy by CkayRaw and Unfiltered by RugerThehonestguy - ShoSilk by Ru. - TundeNew Songs Tea by RemaClaat by Fireboy and MasickaThat Girl by Darkoo and AsakeI Love You Because by Mr P42:15 - The Charts43:00 -

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52:38

Album Review: Oriade by Davido, For A Good Time by Odeal

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/08/03

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Oriade by Davido, For A Good Time by Odeal, and New Music Friday reviewsOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Catch up08:00 - Tyla drops Lagos from world tour after boycott calls *thoughts on Boycotting Tyla*16:00 - Oriade by Davido25:34 - For A Good Time by Odeal 34:30 - New Songs Eja Meji by Buju and AsakeGTA by Seyi VibezI Know by Libianca and Zeeboy47:20 - The

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36:49

Album Review: A*Pop by Tyla, Popstar - Side A by Taves

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/07/27

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss A Pop album by Tyla, Popstar Side A by Taves, Teni’s The Wellness Package, and New Music Friday reviewsOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:18 - Catch Up07:00 - New AlbumsA Pop by TylaPopstar - Side A by TavesThe Wellness Package by Teni New Songs Okpeke by Dj NeptunesLifestyle by Ayo MaffDide by SolanaIce Cream by Mavo30:50 - The Charts35:18 - Sign out

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34:21

Album Review: Revival by Ladipoe

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/07/20

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Ladipoe’s Revival and New Music Friday reviewsOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction 03:00 - Catch up13:00 - Revival by Ladipoe19:40 - New Songs Slick by Victony4 by 4 Kold Af and OdumodublackGimme Dat thing by Davido and No11BB Lifestyle by Mavo and SoundGawd32:25 - Sign out

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35:19

Album Review: Little Us by Ekene, Where Did Love Go...

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/07/06

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Ekene’s debut project ‘Little Us’, Tekno’s ‘Where Did Love Go’, and New Music Friday reviewsOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction05:50 - Davido announces release date for his sixth album 'ORIADE'08:50 - Little Us by Ekene14:00 - Where Did Love Go by Tekno20:50 - New Songs Treat You Right by Fola, Ayra StarrAlive by Jorja Smith, WizkidCoca Body by Frenna, Odeal, WizkidSigns by Mavins, Sevn, Loven, Egertonm

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50:35

Album Review: ‘King Coal’ by Wande Coal, ‘ExitUs’ by...

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/06/29

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Wande Coal’s new album ‘King Coal’, an interview with Skyy Zno, and they talk about his new project ‘ExitUs’, and New Music Friday reviewsOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:45 - Catch Up04:50 - Ycee, never receiving royalties from Juice, Olodo Uprising comment.13:50 - King Coal by Wande Coal Break Time by Falz25:00 - Interview with Skyy Zno New Music Skyy Zno - (ACT VII)

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57:25

The AI In Music Debate: Good or Bad?

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/06/22

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss The AI In Music Debate, Esoterica’s Avant God review and New Music Friday reviewsOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:20 - Catch up07:20 - News making the roundsQing Madi’s label Wars continue with JtonMr P dropped a song that had people divided on the use of AI19:50 - Albums we listened to this week Avant God by Esoterica Out of Sight - Out Of Mind by Ycee28:40 - New Music Hold you by Jinmi AbdulsTornado

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32:56

Album Review: Barely Legal by Qing Madi

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/06/01

Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Qing Madi’s Barely Legal album, plus discuss New Music Friday OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:50 - Catch up08:30 - Asake announces Europe and North America tour following 'M$NEY' album success10:27 - Qing Madi - Barely Legal EP17:50 - New musicElumelu by Young JonnEnergy by Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal & MavoShake That by Patoranking & RugerGorgeous by Kunmie & LojayHIH + Serial Kisser by Rukmani31:40 - Sign outAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK

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32:24

The Game Needs Us EP Review by BNXN & Sarz

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/05/18

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review The Game Needs Us EP by BNXN & Sarz, Before The Morning Light by Johnny Drille, plus discuss New Music FridayOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction06:25 - The Game Needs UsBefore The Morning Light16:00 - New SongsState Of Mind by Dj Tunez and WizIse Oluwa by KayodeDai Dai by Shakira and BurnaConfession by Kunmie28:25 - The Charts31:10 - Sign out

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46:47

Asake’s Money Album Review

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/05/04

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Asake’s Money Album, Testimony Of Grace by Ice Prince, plus discuss New Music Friday OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Catch up05:00 - Testimony Of Grace by Ice Prince10:40 - Money by Asake45:00 - The Charts45:50 - Sign out

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35:06

New Music Friday Reviews

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/04/27

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Fatjoe claiming Jamaicans started Afrobeats, Angelique Kidjo’s New Album Hope!!, and New Music Friday reviewsOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction03:50 - Buju Banton, Fat Joe and Buju beef08:00 - Hope by Angelique KidjoModern Fantasy by Sute and RaytheboffinNew SongsFine Thing by FolaBack Outside by Buju and SarzAttack by Ayo MaffAra (600m) by Bella Shmurda and OlamideZion by Teni and OlamideNostalgia by

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41:28

Blaqbonez ACL (revisited)

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/04/20

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Blaqbonez’ ACL new verse, King Promise and Mr Eazi’s See What We’ve Done album, and New Music Friday reviewsOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:05 - Catch up08:00 - Still feeling Clarity Of Mind? 08:30 - Ayra Starr announces release date for her new album 'Starr Girl.'11:35 - See What We’ve Done by Mr Eazi & King Promise14:52 - New SongsAcl by Blaqbonez(Discuss Odumodu Crash out and new verse)Jam by

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44:09

Omah Lay’s Clarity Of Mind Album Review

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/04/06

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Omah Lay’s Clarity Of Mind Album OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Catch-Up Time14:20 - Clarity of Mind Track By Track42:00 - The Charts43:20 - Sign out

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40:08

New Music Friday Reviews

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/03/23

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss New Music Friday Reviews and Champz’ Young Poet albumOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:56 - Catch up06:18 - Crayon Rant13:00 - Young Poet by Champz18:15 - New SongsAimoye by KayodeWorship by Asake and DJ SnakePongo by Russian, Raauw Alejandro, WizWhen the party’s over by bees and honey, FolaOmoge by FalzNot a drill by Elestee, Jemiyo, AR4Amuni by CupidOfe Nsala by Straffiti and OdumoduAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST

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37:11

New Music Friday Reviews

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/03/16

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss New Music Friday Reviews. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction11:17 - Jack Hallow13:00 - Diamond In A Process by Jiire Smith18:40 - New SongsHustle Kpa by Blaqbonez and ArtssalghulJembe by Famous Pluto, MavoBaami by CrayonAfrikan Soldier by Pato Rankin, Buju BantonMay Girls by London, BrumeJulie by KunmieAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE 34:10 - The Charts35:47 - Sign out

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46:36

Is Afrobeats Declining?

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/03/09

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss the Afrobeats In Decline trending topic, Lloyiso’s Never Thought I Could album. They also review songs from New Music Friday. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:55 - Catch Up03:22 - Asake’s ‘Remember’ Is the Most Streamed Song of All Time on Spotify NigeriaAsake Is the Most Streamed Artist of All Time on Spotify Nigeria:09:30 - Is Afrobeats Declining?19:32 - New SongsWhere Do We Go by Ayra StarPersonal by

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43:57

The Billboard and Rema One-Hit Wonder Debate

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/02/23

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss the Billboard article calling Rema a one-hit wonder. They also review songs from New Music Friday. OUTLINE00:00 - introduction05:00 - Is Modenine the greatest lyricist?11:33 - Rema Billboard article17:33 - Dremo Man2Man challenge 19:20 - New SongsThey Love Me by OdumoduDearly by Wande Coal, Qing MadiBrought The Family by Jon Bellion Ayra StarTrust Fund by Sir Raheem, Teni, YosaInterior Designer by

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39:44

Did Tyla Deserve the Grammy? Best African Music...

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/02/09

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Tyla’s Best African Performance win at the Grammys 2026. They also review songs from New Music Friday. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Catch-Up07:50 - Grammys 20:00 - New Music37:00 - The Charts38:20 - Sign out

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43:04

2026 Grammy Predictions, New Music Friday Reviews

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2026/02/02

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop make some predictions for the 2026 Grammy Awards. They review songs from New Music Friday. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:14 - Catch up09:07 - Grammy PredictionsBest African Music Performance"Love" – Burna Boy"With You" – Davido ft. Omah Lay"Gimme Dat" – Ayra Starr ft. Wizkid"Push 2 Start" – Tyla (South Africa)"Hope & Love" – Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin (Uganda)Best Global Music AlbumSounds Of Kumbha —

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