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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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47:03

New Music Friday Reviews: Ayra Starr ft Wizkid’s...

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2025/04/29

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Ayra Starr ft Wizkid’s Gimme Dat, Tiwa Savage’s You4Me, Shallipopi and Burna Boy’s Laho II and more New Music Friday songs. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction09:51 - Burna Boy says his version of 'Laho' is the original11:00 - ODUMODUBLVCK school tour14:29 - New SongsGimme Dat by Ayra Starr ft WizkidLaho II by

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55:00

Davido’s 5ive Album Review

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2025/04/21

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Davido’s fifth album 5ive. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped.

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41:31

Afrobeats Weekly Reviews: New Music Friday Edition

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2025/04/14

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review New Music Friday drops, Nobody Like Zaza album by L.A.X album and more. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:52 - Catch-up12:28 - Davido on Breakfast Club13:55 - New Album Nobody Like Zaza by LAX Forever Gettin It by Lil Kesh24:46 - New SongsBout U by RemaMwah by Lojay and OdealPolice

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47:21

Album Reviews: Ruger’s BlownBoy Ru, Joeboy’s Viva...

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2025/03/31

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Ruger’s new album ‘BlownBoy Ru’ and Joeboy’s ‘Viva Lavida’ album and more. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction 01:48 - Catch up07:10 - Davido signs new artist10:35 - Blownboy Ru by Ruger17:45 - Viva Lavida by Joeboy22:30 - Timbo Progression by Timbaland27:50 - New Songs4 Kampe II by Joe Dwet File ft Burna

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53:44

Songwriting in Afrobeats: What Makes a Good 'Pen Game'

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2025/03/24

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss what makes a good pen game in Afrobeats. They also discuss news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped.

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39:57

The Fido Controversy: Do Artists Owe Labels More...

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2025/03/10

The Fido Controversy: Do Artists Owe Labels More Respect, or Are Labels Just Greedy?. They also discuss Kunmie’s new EP ‘Before We Became Strangers’ and the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction03:14 - Catch up07:20 - Rising Nigerian music star Kunmie makes history on Spotify's global viral chart08:45 - King Charles III Curates His Playlist for Commonwealth Celebration Featuring Davido13:05 - The Fido Controversy: Do

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47:18

'I Dream In Color' by Magixx Abum Review

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2025/03/03

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Magixx's debut album, ‘I Dream In Color’, Wande Coal and Kel-P’s Best Of Both Worlds. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:15 - Catch up07:10 - Davido shares new release date for his upcoming album '5ive'08:40 - 'I Dream In Color' by Magixx14:55 - 'Best Of Both Worlds' by Kel P, Wande Coal19:40 - New SongsW

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42:35

Children Of Africa By Seyi Vibez Review

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2025/02/24

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Seyi Vibez surprise drop ‘Children Of Africa’ EP ‘’. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:30 - Catch up05:00 - Tems Becomes First African Female Artist to Hit 1 Billion Spotify StreamsTyla Becomes First African Solo Artist to Hit 1 Billion Spotify Streams With ‘Water’08:30 - Children Of Africa By

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52:26

Breaking Down the 17th Headies Awards Nominations

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2025/02/17

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss the 17th Headies Awards Nominations. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:41 - Catch up04:59 - Full nominations list for the 17th Headies Awards31:33 - New MusicAll The Love by Ayra StarrWhy Love by AsakeJay Jay by RugerObimo by Adekunle GoldOdeshi by Timaya, Flavor and Yund AlphaLiar Liar by

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36:12

New Music Friday: Rema's 'Baby (Is It A Crime)' &...

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2025/02/11

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Rema's 'Baby (Is It A Crime), Odumodu x Victony's 'Pity This Boy, New Music Friday drops. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:00- Catch up07:30 - Tems wins at the 67th Grammys13:27 - New SongsBaby (Is It A Crime) by RemaPity This Boy by Odumodu and Victony(Brewing Odumodu and Blaqbonez beef?)SMH by Joe Boy and TempoMad Me by PeruzziUp Iweka by

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39:11

Navigating Sampling Rights in Afrobeats: Lessons from...

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2025/01/20

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss sampling in Afrobeatsfollwoing the Darkoo and Mr. P controversy. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:13 - Catch up03:25 - Burna and Chloe..rollout?Asake snippets/face tattoos, leaving YBNL Artists confirmed to drop. Davido, Omah Lay, BurnaAny bold predictions for 2025?25:40 - Navigating Sampling

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40:19

Afrobeats Weekly’s End Of The Years Lists 2024

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2024/12/16

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss their end-of-year lists and the Shallipopi vs. Dapper label issues. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.

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41:46

Spotify Wrapped, Apple Music Replay, End Of The Years...

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2024/12/09

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss the end of the year lists, Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction03:00 - Davido announces new album '5ive' set to drop in 202503:45 - Rema, Tems, Ayra Starr and Tyla make RollingStone's 2024 Album of the Year list06:06 - Rema and Tyla and Tems make PitchForks Top

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44:29

Wizkid’s Morayo Album Review

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2024/11/25

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss the highly anticipated Morayo album by Wizkid. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction03:30 - Catch Up04:56 - Wizkid chart records07:53 - Wizkid's Morayo Album review 42:35 - The Charts

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39:16

New Music Friday Reviews

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2024/11/18

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss new music releases . They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:35 - Catch up09:35 - Tems extends her record as the most certified Nigerian female artist in the US11:11 - Tyla Takes Home 3 MTV EMA Awards13:50 - New SongsKese (Dance) by WizkidPano Tona by Adekunle Gold and Kizz DanielToma Toma by Ruger and

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39:00

Tems, Rema, Burna, Yemi Alade Earn Grammy 2025...

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2024/11/11

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss the 2025 Grammy Nomination and review Dutty Love by Fave. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:43 - Catch up06:28 - Rema, Tems get Grammy nominations for Best Global Album10:20 - Best Global Music Album Nominees13:00 - Nigerian stars dominate Grammys Best African Music Performance categoryBest African

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42:17

'Lagos Sweet Die' Album Review by Teeto Ceemos

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2024/10/28

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review ‘Peace and Love’ album by Juls and ‘Lagos Sweet Die’ album by Teeto Ceemos. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:03 - Catch Up05:50 - Burna Boy's 'Love, Damini' joins Nigerian albums with highest RIAA certification14:40 - New SongsKuku Google Am by TufaceGoosebumps by Qing MadiVibes on Vibes by Liya

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45:53

Emotions Album Review by Ckay

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2024/10/21

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Ckay’s ‘Emotions’ album. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:50 - Catch up04:48 - Asake's song makes NBA 2K25 soundtrack album08:28 - New musicPiece Of My Heart by Wizkid and Brent FiyazFi Kan We Kan by Buju and RemaForgiveness by Tiwa SavageFalling/Unleash by LojayRefund PT2 by Reeplay, Odumodu and

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36:51

Tyla + Album Review

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2024/10/14

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Tyla+ by Tyla album. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Catch up04:30 - Ayra Starr reaches 2 Billion Spotify stream07:15 - Ayra Starr and Tyla Lead African Nominees at the 2024 MTV EMAs14:50 - New SongsRight Now by Darkoo and DavidoMalaika by Teni and FridayyFree Service by ShallipopiDo My

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46:45

Phyno’s Full Time Job Album Review

Afrobeats Weekly ·

2024/10/07

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Phyno’s Full Time Job Album Review and Minz’s By Any Minz album. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 -Introduction02:10 - Catch up03:30 - Wizkid Rant07:24 - Rolling Stone’s The Best Albums of 2024 So Far Afrobeats Albums That Made The List - Ayra Starr, ‘The Year I Turned 21’ - Rema, Heis -

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