It’s been a year of great music for Afrobeats, and to wrap up the year of hits, The Afrobeats Avengers take us through their rankings for the best albums and artists of 2024.

Listen to see if your favorites made the cut and comment below with your top 5 albums and artists for 2024!"

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On this episode, Bola and Deji are joined by emerging star FOLA. They dive into FOLA’s journey, from his early days as a secondary school rapper borrowing bars from his brother to impress girls, to carving out his own space in the music industry. FOLA burst onto the scene with a freestyle layered over a Wande Coal snippet, which he later transformed into his hit single Alone. Since then, he's been on a steady ascent, carving his path to the top of the music scene.

FOLA shares insights into the moments that have brought him this far, as well as the people who have played a pivotal role in his emergence.

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Toyé’s introduction to music was unorthodox. While others in his secondary school joined the choir to explore their talents, Toyé joined so he could enjoy the privilege of dining at the Oba’s Palace. Though a mischievous plan, he was saved from the dread of boarding house meals, all while quietly nurturing his budding interest in music.

On this episode of "The Toyé Show," we dive into his early years creating music, the pivotal moment he decided to take his craft seriously, and his latest project, "Wahala in Paradise." From his unconventional beginnings to finding his voice as an artist, Toyé shares insights on his journey, influences, and what it means to stay true to his sound.

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On this episode, Bola, Deji, and Chibuzo review new releases from the previous week, including Juls’ “Leap of Faith,” Magixx’s “Lemme Know,” Qing Madi’s “Goosebumps,” 2Baba’s “Kuku Google Am,” and more.

They also get into a spirited discussion about the criteria for a global hit, categorizing it into three tiers and ranking Afrobeats hits accordingly.

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On this episode, Deji is joined by rising superstar, KoldAF. They begin with Kold AF’s previous life, where she was studying to become a lawyer at Obafemi Awolowo University, and the push that encouraged her to take a chance in a career making music. 

KoldAF takes us through a few of the highlights of her career so far, including her travels abroad, signing with Warner Music, and the creation of her most recent EP, “Kaution.” They break down the inspiration behind the EP and discuss her deviation from her usual R&B sound, exploring how she draws influences from Patois and incorporates elements of Caribbean rhythms. 

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