Afrobeats Weekly

Afrobeats Weekly

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Afrobeats Weekly episodes

  • Burna Boy's 'I Told Them' Album Review

    Welcome to a new season of Afrobeats Weekly, In this week’s episode, Tunde and his co host, Showontstop, discuss Asake's 02 Arena show, Burna Boy's statement on Afrobeats having no substance, Burna Boy's 'I Told Them' review and other stuff making the rounds

    OUTLINE

    00:00 - Introduction
    01:03 - Catch up
    11:20 - Burna Boy's statement on Afrobeats having no substance
    19:00 - Burna Boy's 'I Told Them' review
    27:06 - Sign out 

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    Afrobeats Weekly is published by Global Village.

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    29 min
  • Season one finale

    Season One of the #AfrobeatsWeeklyPodcast has come to an end, and now it's time to press pause. But fear not, fam! We're just getting started! Season Two will be back and better than ever before! 

    We couldn't have done it without you! A massive shout-out to all our incredible listeners for rocking with us every step of the way. Your love and support mean the world to us, and we're truly grateful for your unwavering dedication.

    You can still catch up on your favorite episodes and as our hosts would say, engage with us and leave that 5 star rating and comments

    Afrobeats Weekly is published by Global Village.

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

    3 min
  • The 2023 Headies Nominations 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 discuss The Headies 2023 Nominations list, and all the major songs that dropped this week.


    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.

    37 min
  • 2023 Mid-Year Afrobeats Review: Top Songs and Albums

    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 give their 20203 Mid-Year Afrobeats Review, and all the major songs that dropped this week.


    OUTLINE

    00:00 - Introduction
    01:30 - Catch up
    09:44 - Tiwa Savage set to be the first female Afrobeats artist to headline Wembley Arena
    10:40 -  Rema hits 2 billion career streams on Spotify
    11:40 - 2023 Mid-Year Afrobeats Review
    22:30 - New Songs
    Location by Wurld & Sarz
    Best Part by Johnny Drille
    Feeling Funny by Lil Kesh & Young John
    For You by Spyro, Iyana & Diamond Platinum
    Ex Convict by Shallipopi  
    Bezos and Like Ice Spice by Blaqbonez    
    29:00 - Afrobeats Charts
    30:00 - The Five 
    Top 5 Under the radar songs for 1st Half of the Year
    Time Heals by Dotty
    Woman by Iyanya
    Gateway Drug by Rukmani
    Talented by Paybac
    Ova by Lojay
    40:45 - 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.

    43 min
  • Does Controversy Hurt An Artist's Brand?

    In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week. Does Controversy Hurt An Artist's Brand? MohBad’s Blessed EP review and all the major songs that dropped this week.

    OUTLINE

    00:00 - Introduction
    01:40 - Catch up
    06:20 - Fan mail
    07:35 - Response 
    09:57 - News making the rounds 
                Seyi Vibez announces free show for Ikorodu fans
    11:20 - Artists and controversy 
    17:00 - New Music
                Loju by Spinall ft Wizkid
                Firegun by Odumodu ft Fireboy
                Modupe by Crayon
                Peace Of Mind by Tekno
                Fake Friends by Yemi Alade     
                Oja Ginger by Kcee 
    25:05 - Seyi Vibez    
    29:04 - Blessed Ep by Mohbad
    31:29 - Spotlight of the week
    32:10 - The Charts
    33:40 - The Five
    38:29 - Eliminate - Tekno
    41:30 - Sign out

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

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

    43 min
  • Asake’s Work Of Art 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, Asake’s Work Of Art  Album Review, Rukmani’s Angel On The Run album and all the major songs that dropped this week.

    OUTLINE

    00:00 - Introduction
    01:40 -  Catch up
    03:30 - Grammy Awards add Best African Music Performance category
    06:30 - Rema's 'Calm Down' extends record on Billboard Hot 100 as it enters top 3
    08:35 - New Songs & Albums       

    • Guy Man by Ladipoe and Bella Shmurda
    • Jah by Libianca
    • Soul by Casper Nyovest


    13:00 - New Albums

    • Work of Art by Asake (Track by Track)
    • Angel On The Run by Rukmani
    • Boy Alone Deluxe by Omah Lay

    35:50 - Spotlight of the week
    36:40 - Chart of the week
    38:15 - The Five
    45:20 - Eliminate 8
    50:30 - 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.

    52 min
  • Seyi Vibez' Vibez Till Thy Kingdom Come 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, Seyi Vibez’ Vibes Till Thy Kingdom Come, Iyanya’s Love and Trust EP, Amaarae’s Fountain Baby album and all the major songs that dropped this week.

    Afrobeats Weekly is published by Global Village.

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

    46 min
  • Seyi Vibez vs Zinoleesky: Bad PR?

    In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss the social media beef between Seyi Vibez and Zinoleesky. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, Bad Boy Timz’s ‘No Bad Boy, No Party’ album, BOJ’s ‘Gbagada Express Vol 2: Moving Mad ‘ and all the major songs that dropped this week.

    OUTLINE

    00:00 - Introduction
    02:30 - Fan mail 1
    03:11 - Response to the fan mail
    04:55 - Fan mail 2
    05:50 - Response to the fan mail
    06:08 - Olamide announces date for new album
    07:00 -  Rema's 'Calm Down' reaches new peak on Billboard Hot 100
    09:43 - Seyi Vibez vs Zinoleesky 
    14:43 - New songs 
    25:30 - New abums
    31:31 - Spotlight of the week
    32:40 - The charts
    34:00 - The Five
    37:00 - Top 5 beefs
    40:30 -  Eliminate 8 - Seyi Vibez vs Zino edition
    43:50 - 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
  • Lil Durk’s ‘All My Life’, The charts and the importance of originality in afrobeats

    In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Lil Durk's high chart placement in Nigeria. 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
    01:50 - Catch up
    04:50 - Submission begins for the 2023 Headies Awards
    06:40 - Asake announces release date for second album
    07:32 - Seyi Vibez announces date for 2023 London O2 show
    10:30 - Lil Durk’s ‘All My Life’, The charts  and the importance of originality in afrobeats
    HipHop culture's influence on Afrobeats
    Why ‘American’ rap is popular and not Nigerian
    What can Nigerian rappers do to gain success
    17:50 - New Songs
    Amapiano by Asake and Olamide
    My Moto by Timaya
    Sunflawa by Cheque and Crayon
    Bad Persin by Erigga
    Tio Tequila (3pac Ep) by Adekunle Gold
    25:35 - New Album 
    33:20 - Spotlight Of The Week
    34:00 - Charts
    35:35 - The Five Segment
    41:18 - Eliminate Segment
    47:15 - 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.

    49 min
  • Wande Coal’s Legend or No Legend Album Review

    In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Wande Coal’s Legend or No Legend album and JoeBoy’s Body and Soul album. 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
    02:25 - Davido extends his partnership with Sony Music
    03:11 - Tems sets new record on Billboard's R&B/Hip Hop Airplay Chart
    05:45 - Wande Coal’s Legend or No Legend Album Review
    14:40 - Body and Soul by Joeboy
    18:40 - New Songs
    Ovami by Oxlade and Flavor
    Fever by Soundz and Fave
    Elon Musk Remix by Shallipopi and Zlatan
    Gone Back by Raybekah
    NSV - Bella Smurda & Tiwa Savage
    24:20 - Spotlight of the week
             - Boy Mx - Love vs Lust
    24:07 - Charts 
    26:45 - The Five Segment
               Top 5 Non Album Wande
                         Come My Way
                         So Mi So
                         Turkey Nla hi
                         Rotate
                         Iskaba

                Top 5 Sho’s Features
                         Davido
                         Buju
                         Zinolesky
                         Tiwa Savage
                          Asake/Young John
    33:30 - Eliminate 8
                Wande Coal Mushin To Mo Hits
    37:40 - 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.

    40 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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