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Umaizi Desk episodes
- A Look Back At 2022: A Year In African Music
This episodes is an audio version of my article on my review of African music in 2022 which can be found on Afrobanta.com. I discuss the top African artist, album, songs, DJs of 2022 and more.
46 min - Did Wizkid Lose His Focus On “More Love, Less Ego” Album?
This episode is a recorded reading of my article where I review Wizkid's recent album "More Love, Less Ego." Please subscribe to my new blog site, Afrobanta.com to catch up on old articles as well as receive notifications on new releases.
14 min - Aya Nakamura: A New Era of Global French Music
This episode is a recorded reading of my article discussing the amazing talent that is French-Malian Pop/RnB artist, Aya Nakamura. Please subscribe to my new blog site, Afrobanta.com to catch up on old articles as well as receive notifications on new releases.
12 min - The Four Giants of African Music: Afrobeats, Amapiano, Francophone, and Bongo Flava!
This episode is an audio version of my medium blog article that discusses the major four music categories out of Africa representing four different regions of the continent. Feel free to read along with this audio and please share the article with friends and family!
14 min - Who Owns African Music with Kakazi Kacyira
On this episode, I am joined by a dear friend of mine Kakazi Kacyira straight from Accra, Ghana.
- We discuss the rising afro-fusion genre of Afropiano (Afrobeats infused with Amapiano) and the implications it is having on South African artists
- Impact of western acts jumping on afrobeats tracks
- Who owns, benefits and has a right to the different music genres in Africa
- The current state of the Ghanian music scene in Accra and globally.
58 min - Sad Romance by CKay Album Review
On this episode, I offer my take on CKay's third album "Sad Romance."
31 min - African Artists Getting Their Bag
- I discuss about starting my first video podcast
- African artist's demands for international performances
- Calm Down by Rema w/ Selena Gomez review
- Asake's high ticket prices for his US tour
- Wizkid coming to MSG and more!
50 min - Love, Damini Album Review ft. Amanda Nyang'oro
On this episode I am joined by Amanda Nyang'oro to discuss our thoughts on the African Giant Burna Boy's new album; Love, Damini.
55 min - Unprovoked Promises ft. Blackboy Infinity & Abe the Kid
On this episode, I am joined by artist Blackboy Infinity to talked about his new Album "Unprovoked Promises" which features Abe the Kid; who also produced and mixed a great deal of the album.
1 hr 3 min - Listening to Music for the Sounds feat. DJ Havok
On this episode, I am joined by DJ Havok to talk about his start as a DJ, interest in Afrobeats and overall inspiration to create memorable experiences for audiences.
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About Umaizi Desk
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Formerly Afro Banta Beats, now Umaizi Desk: Exploring insights, trends, and stories within the African music landscape.