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:

February 11, 2019FTLOA #21: National Wizkid Day, Adesope, Ebony Reigns, Jose Chameleone, Radio & Weasel
On episode 21 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
Adesope's controversial comments on Wizkid

Adesope's controversial comments on Sound-checking

Ebony Reigns first annual memorial

Jose Chameleone sells out Lugogo Cricket Oval

Ugandan Police shut down Bobi Wine's concert in Gulu

Weasel (of Radio & Weasel) denies recruiting new group member

DMW pop-up concert

and much more...
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34min
February 06, 2019 FTLOA (Bonus): Kwesi Arthur
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 Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Arthur.
He discussed his humble beginnings, increased profile, his sources of inspiration, future plans & much more.
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25min
February 04, 2019FTLOA #20: Mavin Global, Seun Kuti, Bobi Wine, Jerry Okirwoth & more
On episode 20 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
Don Jazzy unveils Mavin Global, multi-million dollar investment from Kupanda Holdings

Ugandan DJ "Jerry Okirwoth" killed for playing boring music

Ice Prince publishes autobiography "The Nigerian Dream"

Bobi Wine considering 2021 Ugandan Presidential Campaign

Seun Kuti to perform 2019 Grammy Awards Ceremony

Cassper Nyovest refuses to budge on SAMAs snub

and much more...
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30min
January 30, 2019FTLOA #19: Davido, Waje, Omawumi, Black Coffee & more
On episode 19 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
Davido's sold-out O2 Arena Concert

Tiwa Savage's "One" music video taken down on copyright violation grounds

Shatta Wale surprisingly warms up to Stonebwoy on social media

Sister Deborah finds love again - Waje & Omawumi confound new venture

Hermanes Media

Diamond Platnumz revealing the cost of his international collaborations

Black Coffee's new Las Vegas residency

M.I. Abaga accusing J. Cole of plagiarism

and much more...
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39min
January 28, 2019 FTLOA (Bonus): Davido
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 Davido.
He discusses his growth in the last 12 months, managing the DMW roster, using songwriters, Peruzzi losing the "Next-rated" award to Teni & much more.
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26min
January 21, 2019FTLOA #18: Falz, MHD, Mr Eazi, Black Coffee, Tekno & more
On episode 18 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
Falz slammed for his comments on "transnational sex"

Femi Kuti declares "I Am Not Fela"

MHD arrested and charged for voluntary manslaughter

Mr Eazi revealing he turned down £350,000 deal

Tekno & Ycee leave record labels, and announce new labels

Oyemyke apologies to DJ Cuppy for previous comments

Fuse ODG comments on "Social Media Absence"

Court blocks "Radio The Great" album release

Black Coffee heads back to School to study interior design

and much more...
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44min
January 14, 2019FTLOA #17: L.A.M.B 2019 Cypher, Blackface Naija, AKA, Falz & more
On episode 17 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
L.A.M.B. 2019 Cypher & Yung6ix's reaction

Blackface Naija resurrects feud with 2Baba - Adekunle Gold & Simi getting married

AKA controversial comments on radio play

Stonebwoy's "BHIM Nation is bigger than Shatta Movement" comment

MPs threatening to sue Bobi Wine for featuring them in his socio-political music video without their consent

"#Talk" the new single & music video by Falz

and much more...
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42min
January 07, 2019FTLOA #16: Soundcity MVP Awards 2019, Burna Boy v Coachella, Zylofon Music, Viktoh & more
On episode 16 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
2019 Soundcity MVP Awards

Burna Boy v Coachella

Zylofon Music's reported financial crisis

Viktoh suffers police brutality

Bebe Cool firing shots at Bobi Wine & Jose Chameleone

and much more.
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53min
December 31, 2018FTLOA #15: 2018 End of Year Review - The Titans, The Revelations & The Resurgents
On episode 15 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
The global rise of Afrobeats

Titans of the year

Revelations of the Year

The resurgence of D'banj, Duncan Mighty & 2Baba

Phyno, Korede Bello, Sarkodie, Tekno, Runtown & Patoranking's year in review

Our Top 5 songs of the years

and much more
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1h 19min
December 24, 2018FTLOA #14: Detty December, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Diamond Platnumz, Genevieve Nnaji & more
On episode 14 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze), are joined by PR expert Stefi K (@stefikoko_pr) discuss the following topics;
Detty December 2018

Yemi Alade v Tiwa Savage

Diamond Platnumz & Rayvanny slammed with bans in Tanzania

Babes Wodumo missing back-to-back performance bookings

Genevieve Nnaji accuses FilmOne Distribution of bias

Davido threatening popular blogger Ayo Jaguda

Lil Kesh & Olamide criticized over controversial lyrics

Sauti Sol explain reasons for lack of single releases in recent months

Stonebwoy's recent meeting with the Ghanaian president
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53min

FAQs about For The Love of Afrobeats:

How many episodes does For The Love of Afrobeats have?

The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.