Afrobeats Weekly

Afrobeats Weekly

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Afrobeats Weekly episodes

  • Afronation Lagos 2023 Cancellation: What Went Wrong

    In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Morravey’s debut EP Ravi and more. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.


    OUTLINE

    00:00 - Introduction
    01:45 - Catch up
    04:44 - Rema becomes the first African to perform at the Ballon d'Or ceremony (Is he part of the big 4)
    08:05 - Seyi Vibez's 'Billion Dollar Baby' is the longest #1 album of 2023
    09:44 - Afro Nation cancels December concert in Nigeria
    21:38 -  New Songs

    Only God Can Save Me by Jobeboy
    Sweet Life by BOJ and Ajebutter
    Malaika by Teni 
    Apala Disco by DJ Tunez and Terry Apala

    New Albums
    Ravi by Morravey

    32:10 - Spotlight of the week
    33:20 - The Charts
    36:50 - The Five
    42:25 - Sign out

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    Afrobeats Weekly is published by Global Village.

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    45 min
  • Rema’s Ravage And Blaqbonez’ Emeka Must Shine Album Reviews

    In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Rema’s Ravage EP, Blaqbonez’ Emeka Must Shine, Reminisce’s ATSG, Mr Eazi’s The Evil Genius album and more. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.


    OUTLINE

    00:00 - Introduction
    02:13 - Catch up
    03:40 - Blackface's Interview
    07:57 - Burna Boy's 'Love, Damini' becomes most certified album in Nigeria
    09:30 -  New Albums
    Rema’s Ravage EP 
    Blaqbonez’ Emeka Must Shine
    Reminisce’s ATSG 
    37:50 - The Chart
    41:40 - The Five
    46:46 - Sign out

    Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to [email protected].

    Afrobeats Weekly is published by Global Village.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min
  • Shallipopi's Plutomania Records: Right on time or too early

    In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss the Shallipopi rapper debate. They review Love For Free EP by Mayorkun, Chocolate Daddy by Orezi  and Feels Like Home Vol 1 by Seyi Shay. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.


    OUTLINE

    00:00 - Introduction
    01:30 - Catch up
    06:43 - Flytime Fest announces 2023 Afrobeats lineup
    07:28 - Tiwa Savage postpones concert dates due to health concerns  
    08:15 - Shallipopi announces his label Plutomania Records, unveils 2 new artists
    14:36 - New Songs
    Sensational by Chris Brown, Davido and Lojay
    Bad Till Eternity by Blaq and Zlatan
    CBN by Skiibi, Seyi Vibez, Teni, Mayorkun, Reekado
    Puff and Pass Remix by Zerrydll and Shalipopid
    Yolo by Kaestyle and Leriq

    22:36 -  New Albums
     Love For Free EP by Mayorkun
    Chocolate Daddy by Orezi 
    Feels Like Home Vol 1 by Seyi Shay

    30:46 - Spotlight of the week
    33:00 - Charts
    34:13 - The Five
    42:50 - Sign out


    Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to [email protected].


    Afrobeats Weekly is published by Global Village.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
  • The Shallipopi Rapper Debate

    In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss the Shallipopi rapper debate. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.


    OUTLINE

    00:00 - Introduction
    02:22 - Catch up
    04:47 - Fan mail 1
    06:46 - Fan mail 2
    10:41 - Asake's 'Lonely At The Top' becomes all time longest #1 song in Nigeria
    12:26 - Shallipopi
    19:12 - New Songs
    Oscroh by Shallipopi
    All My Life by Durk, Cole and Burna
    Pretty Girl by Ice Spice and Rema
    This Year Blessings rmx by Victor Thompson and Gunna
    Lowkey by Mayorkun
    Mumu by Dj Neptune and Joeboy
    Fefe Ne Fe by Mr Eazi
    Ngozi by Ric Hassani

    29:49 - Spotlight of the week
    30:20 - The Charts
    32:00 - The Five
    40:30 - Eliminate
    44:45 - Sign out

    Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to [email protected]

    Afrobeats Weekly is published by Global Village.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  • Odumodublvck's 'Eziokwu' and Bnxn's 'Sincerely, Benson' Albums Reviews

    In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week. They also review Odumodublvck's 'Eziokwu' and Bnxn's 'Sincerely, Benson' Albums and all the major songs that dropped this week.


    OUTLINE

    00:00 - Introduction
    01:40 - Catch Up
    02:37 - Davido Feel video
    04:40 - Asake Remember video
    09:30 - Davido confirms a star-studded lineup for A.W.A.Y Festival 2023 in the US
    10:15 - New Songs & Albums
    New Songs
    Me & U by Tems
    Per Sermon by Dope Caeser, Fave and Ajebo Hustlers
    My Brother by Bella Shmurda
    Komiyo by Niniola
    11:55 - Drake 
    16:27 - Bnxn's 'Sincerely, Benson' 
    21:50 - Odumodublvck's 'Eziokwu'
    30:25 - Spotlight of the week
    Kold Af and BGRZ
    32:57 - Charts
    34:40 - The 5
    37:30 - Eliminate
    42:32 - Sign out

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    45 min
  • Burna Boy Takes the Top Spot as Apple Music's Most-Streamed Nigerian Artist Ever

    In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week. The Apple Music ‘Biggest Nigerian Artists’ List, Davido’s Feel video preview etc. They also review West African Goat deluxe album by PayBac, and all the major songs that dropped this week.

    OUTLINE

    00:00 - Introduction
    01:55 - Catch up
    05:21 - Davido’s Feel It video preview (should videos match songs)
    08:20 - Tems..new music/album? 
    10:13 - SDC 
    11:15 - Burna Boy & J Hus are headliners for Afro Nation Nigeria concert
    12:48 -  Apple Music reveals the 5 biggest Nigerian artists of all time
    18:50 - 5 of the  biggest breakthrough Nigerian artists on Apple
    22:07 - New Songs
                Jaga jaga by Victony ft Babyboy AV
                Low Waist by Bayanni
                Sote by Dan Dizzy ft Falz
               Chatty by Bia ft Pa Salieu and Odumodu
    27:31 - New Albums
               West African Goat Deluxe by Paybac
    30:06 - Spotlight of the week 
    31:19 - The Charts
    32:48 - The Five
    40:03 - Eliminate
    45:25 - Sign out

    Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to [email protected]

    Afrobeats Weekly is published by Global Village.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  • In Memory Of Mohbad

    In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week. They talk about the World paying tribute to Mohbad, review Pan African Rockstar by LAdy Donli, and all the major songs that dropped this week.

    OUTLINE

    00:00 - Introduction
    01:40 - Catch up
    03:20 - Fan mail 1
    05:28 - Fan mail 2
    14:05 - The music world pays tribute to MohBad
    17:21 -   New Songs & Albums
    New Songs
                          Forever by Khaid
                         Gbedu by Vector
                         MIDF by Victor AD
                        50 Years Freestyle by M.anifest

                        New Albums
           Pan African Rockstar by LAdy Donl

    26:17 - Afrobeats Charts
    29:36 - The Five
    36:12 - Eliminate
    43:04 - Sign out


    Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to [email protected].

    Afrobeats Weekly is published by Global Village.

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    46 min
  • Navigating Record Deals

    In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week. They also review Juls’ Palmwine Diaires Vol.1 EP, and all the major songs that dropped this week.


    OUTLINE

    00:00 - Introduction
    02:20 - Fan mail
    03:20 - Response to the fan mail
    07:17 - Mohbad Dead at 27
    10:01 - Rema's 'Calm Down' wins Best Afrobeats at 2023 VMAs
    10:29 - Tems makes Times 100 Next list
    11:35 - Navigating Record Deals
    21:21 - New Songs & Albums
                       New Songs
                      Rhythm & Blues by Ayra Starr
                      MC Oluomo by Odumodu
                     Shayo Galore by Wavy the Creator, SGawd and Arieenati

                      New Albums
                     Palmwine Diaries Vol.1  by Juls
    30:13 - Spotlight of the week
    30:50 - Afrobeats Charts
    31:52 - The Five
    36:31 - Eliminate 8
    39:58 - Sign out

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    Afrobeats Weekly is published by Global Village.

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    42 min
  • A Review Of The 2023 16th Headies Awards

    In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week. They also review the 16th Headies award, Patoranking’s World Best album, and all the major songs that dropped this week.

    OUTLINE

    00:00 - Introduction
    02:07 - Fan mail 
    03:35 - Response to the fan mail
    06:23 - December 19 & 20 announced as dates for Afronation Lagos (Prices 200-300 dollars)
    09:23 - BNXN set to release debut album 'Sincerely, Benson' on October 5
    10:09 -  Rema’s Calm Down becomes the 1st African Song to Hit A Billion Streams
    10:55 - Headies Review - Production
                                 The Winners
                                  The Good/The Bad
    15:50 - New Songs
                        Sweet Tea by Buju
                       Unleash by Poco Lee ft Kizz Daniel
                      So Bad by Boy Spyce    
                      Yo Fam by Sarz, Crayon & Skrillex
    22:16 - New Albums
                    World Best by Patoranking
    27:37 - Spotlight of the week
    28:11 - The Chart
    30:17 - The Five
    37:15 - Sign out

    Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to [email protected].

    Afrobeats Weekly is published by Global Village.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  • Ruger’s RU To The World Album Review

    In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week. They also review the RU To The World album by Ruger and Tekno’s The More The Better album, and all the major songs that dropped this week.


    OUTLINE

    00:00 - Introduction
    02:18 - Catch up
    05:22 - Burna review final thoughts
    07:01 - Burna Vulture Article
    10:00 - D'Prince's Jonzing World signs new artist Gdzilla
    11:22 - Rema makes history after spending 1 year atop the Billboard Afrobeats chart
    11:57 - Burna Boy makes history as first African with UK Number 1 and he’s now Sittin’ On Top of the World
    17:08 -  New Songs & Albums
                  Lanke by Teni
                  Jelo by Pheelz and Young Jonn
                  Spending by Johnny Drille
                  Do I by Phyno
                  Advice by Mr Eazi
    25:30 -  New Albums
                 RU To The World by Ruger
                 The More The Better by Tekno
    32:24 -  Spotlight of The Week
                  9t9
                  EP - Lose CTRL 
    34:30 -  Afrobeats Charts
    36:19 - The Five
                 YBNL Tree members
    41:35 - Eliminate 8 
    Burna Albums
    - Burn Identity vs I Told Them  
    - LIFE  vs Love Damini              
                               
                             VS

      - On A Spaceship vs Twice As Tall
      - Outside vs African Giant
    48:25 - Sign out

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    Afrobeats Weekly is published by Global Village.

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    53 min

About Afrobeats Weekly

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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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