For The Love of Afrobeats

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For the Love of Afrobeats is a weekly podcast series, produced by iDEY.me and hosted by Industry insiders Adesope Olajide & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe.

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How many episodes does For The Love of Afrobeats have?

The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.

For The Love of Afrobeats episodes:

April 15, 2019FTLOA #28: Payola, Daddy Freeze, MzVee, Drake, Coachella & more
On episode 28 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
Daddy Freeze & eldee react to Payola allegations

Akothee planning to dump secular music for gospel music

Sasha P announces Hard Knock Series

Mzvee leaves Lynx Entertainment

Mr Eazi & Burna Boy performing at Coachella

Drake's O2 Arena residency

Nipsey Hussle tribute

and much more...
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54min
April 11, 2019 FTLOA (Bonus): Seyi Shay
On this bonus episode of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) chat with Nigerian singer & songwriter Seyi Shay.
She discusses her growth, evolution of her music, working with female artistes & much more.
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31min
April 08, 2019FTLOA #27: #FvckYouChallenge, Victoria Kimani, Warner Music Group & more
On episode 27 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
Warner Music Group signs deals with Chocolate City Music & Boomplay

#FvckYouChallenge

Victoria Kimani calling out popular music promoter, Paul O, alongside damning allegations about Tiwa Savage

Producer Del B sues Eric Many Entertainment over unpaid royalty & advances for Runtown's single - "Mad Over You"

Mampintsha’s management suing Apple Music for removing his music on their streaming service

Shatta Wale bags 3 Music "Man of the Year" award

Waje reveals she has considered quitting music

Burna Boy's Youtube Spotlight

New Kid on the Block, Rema

and much more...
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49min
March 25, 2019FTLOA #26: VGMA 2019 Nominees, AKA, Mr Eazi, DJ Semtex & more
On episode 26 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
AKA's Orchestra at Sun Square concert

Mr Eazi cancels 1st-half of 2019 USA Tour

VGMA 2019 Nominees

DJ Semtex & Afro B singles received with heavy criticism

and much more...
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37min
March 18, 2019FTLOA #25: Iyanya v Ubi Franklin, MC Galaxy - Etinosa controversy & more
On episode 25 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
Iyanya & Ubi Franklin trade blames publicly over Triple MG Split

MC Galaxy in hot water after Comedian Etinosa strips on his IG Live

Tiwa Savage added to Wireless 2019 lineup

Seyi Shay announces 2-day residency in London

Mampintsha issues public apology to Babes Wodumo, South Africa and family

Former AMG member Show Boy bags 6-year jail sentence in USA

and much more...
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47min
March 11, 2019FTLOA #24: Babes Wodumo, Sinach, Eldee v Olu Maintain & more
On episode 24 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
Gospel singer Sinach hits 100 million views on Youtube

South African singer Babes Wodumo assaulted by boyfriend Mampintsha on Instagram Live

Eldee calls out Olu Maintain for performing their afro-pop classic - "Big Boy"

Danny Young files N200m lawsuit against Tiwa Savage

Kwaw Kese fires shots at Shatta Wale

and much more...
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39min
March 04, 2019FTLOA #23: Resurrection Challenge, Runtown, DJ Cleo, Davido, Afro B & more
On episode 23 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
Runtown's sold-out concert in Paris

Banky W's inspiring political campaign

Kenyan rapper Chris Kantai passing away at the age of 42

Uganda losing millions of Internet Users due to its Social Media Tax

DJ Cleo's public support for incarcerated artist Brickz

AKA's proposed re-brand to "King Forbes"

Davido & Afro B climbing the US Billboard Airplay charts & respective radio promo tours

and much more...
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37min
February 25, 2019 FTLOA (Bonus): Ycee
On this bonus episode of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) chat with Nigerian rapper & record label executive Ycee.
He discussed his departure from Tinny Entertainment, his vision for The ANBT Company, the state of rap in Nigeria & much more.
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32min
February 18, 2019FTLOA #22: Uganda's Proposed Censorship Law, Davido, Koffi Olomide, Willi Roy & more
On episode 22 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
Seun Kuti failing to perform at 2019 Grammy Awards Ceremony

Wizkid & Davido share views on openly campaigning for politicians

Opposition to Uganda's Censorship Law

Koffi Olomide charged for sexually assaulting his dancers in Paris

Prince Kaybee and TNS trade words over "royalty theft" allegations

Shatta Wale & Stonebwoy react to popular music executive Willi Roy's death

and much more...
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38min
February 14, 2019 FTLOA (Bonus): May D
On this bonus episode of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) chat with award-wining Nigerian singer May D.
He discussed his professional journey, his time at Square Records, working with Akon & much more.
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21min

FAQs about For The Love of Afrobeats:

How many episodes does For The Love of Afrobeats have?

The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.