MTTU - Madina to the Universe

Cuppy is also known as Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola. The Nigerian- born was raised in London at the age of thirteen, where she found her passion for music and her roots. DJ Cuppy started during 2013 as a teenager and built a reputation as one of Africa's hottest Disk Jockey's. Cuppy has her master's from NYU in Music Business. 

The Vocalist, Businesswoman, philanthropist, and Producer continue to break boundaries. She has "Cactus on The Roof," one of the UK's most talked-about Afro-beats spots, "Think Africa meets Ibiza." In 2020, Cuppy was inducted into Forbes Magazine's 30 under 30 class. The same year she released her album "Original Copy." 

The album has 12 tracks that feature amazing artists such as Ms. Banks, Teni, Stonebwoy, Wyclef Jean, Ycee, and many others. A huge shoutout to her team Red Velvet Music Group Limited, for putting out such an album. After listening to our Album Review Episode, we recommend you check out "Original Copy" and tell us how you feel about the album also!

Happy Woman's History Month!!! In today's episode, we dived in and spoke about a HOT topic that is occurring in Ghana. Please tune in and leave us your comment! Also, make sure you lots stream and listen to MzVee's inVeencible album. Vera Hamenoo-Kpeda is a female musician from Ghana. She raps and sings R&B, dancehall, and Afropop. She is known and loved by most in equal measure. Her songs bring joy, pleasure, and inspiration to their listeners. And to prove the love is real!, MzVee has been able to win a couple of awards and got several nominations because of her music.

Are you surprised StarBoy won a Grammy? Cause we're not! Nigerian Singer/songwriter Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (aka Wizkid, Starboy, or Wizzy) is one of Africa's biggest Afro-pop, Afro beats acts, having worked with Skepta, Drake, and among others. He first found success in 2011 with the massively single "Holla at Your Boy," which appeared on his debut album, Superstar. Then came Hit after hit  "Tease Me/Bad Guys," "Don't Dull," "Love My Baby," "Pakurumo," and "Oluwa Lo Ni" These were released as singles from the Superstar album. Ayo, his self-titled second studio album, was released in September 2014. It came with nineteen tracks: "Jaiye Jaiye," which featured Femi Kuti "On Top Your Matter," "One Question," "Joy," "Bombay," and "Show You the Money."

Wizkid is a well-talented African artist, and we're so proud of all the hard work he continues to do!

"One Dance" with Canadian artist Drake was one of the songs that skyrocketed and brought about worldwide recognition, working with Beyonce on "Brown Skin Girl" to His new album "Made In Lagos." released in October of 2020 synthesized with Love and gratitude. A project dedicated to the Nigerian city, its country, and its global listeners. Wizkid brought his vision to light.

The Grammy Winner is presently the most-streamed Nigerian artist of all time on Spotify. If you haven't joined in to listen, we suggest you do!

Adedeji Olamide, also known as “Baddosneh,” Is a Nigerian Rapper, hip-hop recording artist. From his first album, "Rapsodi," Olamide has continued to progress and give us a plethora of music since 2011. "On Carpe Diem, Olamide explores a melodic Afropop palette. Over 12 tracks primarily crafted by producer P.Priime, the veteran rapper relays an uplifting message epitomized by the Bella Shmurda-assisted “Triumphant.” Dancehall sounds and rhythms fuel his songs, and he’s joined by guests like Omah Lay, Fireboy DML, and Bad Boy Timz."

In this episode, we discussed David Adedeji Adeleke, the Atlanta-born and Lagos, Nigeria-raised artist known as OBO, or Davido; He was born in 1992. Davido is a well-known singer, songwriter, record producer, and family man!  A family man in the sense of making sure everyone on his team eats! Davido's song "Dami Duro" was released in 2012; this rose to fame in the motherland. In 2014 OBO Won his first BET Award for Best International Act: Africa. Davido Later on, Releasing "If" and "Fall" lead to him leaving his footprint worldwide, winning him another BET award in LA, 2018. The passion for creating music and collaborating with other artists has always been Davido's mantra. In "A Better," it is displayed with the features done with other American artists such as Chris Brown, Young Thug, Nicki Minaj, and many others. If you haven't listened to "A Better Time," We suggest you do after hearing our Review! - Enjoy 🌍

  Afro-Beats & Cheers 21

"Music is good for the Soul."

Fireboy DML is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is signed to YBNL Nation, an independent record label founded by Nigerian rapper Olamide.

Amaarae is a Ghanaian-American singer, songwriter, producer, and engineer known for her work around representation and gender in music.