Afrobeats Weekly

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Seyi Vibez surprise drop ‘Children Of Africa’ EP ‘’. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 -  Introduction02:30 - Catch up05:00 - Tems Becomes First African Female Artist to Hit 1 Billion Spotify StreamsTyla Becomes First African Solo Artist to Hit 1 Billion Spotify Streams With ‘Water’08:30 -  Children Of Africa By Seyi Vibez ReviewThe Gift EP by Sute Iwar16:53 - New SongsUpdate By Burna boyLaho by ShallipopiSomebody Like You by LojayLockdown by L.A.XFalling by Jeffrey BensonAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERESPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE 31:06 - The Charts42:11 - Sign out

02-24

42:35

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss the 17th Headies Awards Nominations. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:41 - Catch up04:59 - Full nominations list for the 17th Headies Awards31:33 - New MusicAll The Love by Ayra StarrWhy Love by AsakeJay Jay by RugerObimo by Adekunle GoldOdeshi by Timaya, Flavor and Yund AlphaLiar Liar by ElesteePush To Start remix by Tyla and Sean PaulAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERESPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE50:15 - The Charts51:30 - Sign out

02-17

52:26

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Rema's 'Baby (Is It A Crime), Odumodu x Victony's 'Pity This Boy, New Music Friday drops. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:00- Catch up07:30 - Tems wins at the 67th Grammys13:27 - New SongsBaby (Is It A Crime) by RemaPity This Boy by  Odumodu and Victony(Brewing Odumodu and Blaqbonez beef?)SMH by Joe Boy and TempoMad Me by PeruzziUp Iweka by Erigga and PhynoKeys To My Heart by Yemi AladeTrilogy by Cruel SantinoAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERESPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE 28:10 - The charts29:18 - Eliminate35:20 - Sign out

02-11

36:12

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss sampling in Afrobeatsfollwoing the Darkoo and Mr. P controversy. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:13 - Catch up03:25 - Burna and Chloe..rollout?Asake snippets/face tattoos, leaving YBNL Artists confirmed to drop. Davido, Omah Lay, BurnaAny bold predictions for 2025?25:40 - Navigating Sampling Rights in Afrobeats: Lessons from Darkoo and Peter Okoye's Feud33:55 - The Charts38:00 - Sign out APPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HEREhttps://music.apple.com/ng/playlist/afrobeats-weekly/pl.u-ZmbllN1c5oReExSPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7AqankpaKQODcyBD1OlK8f?si=UEXCpVEtRCinVl5Kp0fYug&pi=e-C39FtBhyRWyr&nd=1&dlsi=0e78d5e0c64342f1

01-20

39:11

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss their end-of-year lists and the Shallipopi vs. Dapper label issues. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.

12-16

40:19

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss the end of the year lists, Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction03:00 - Davido announces new album '5ive' set to drop in 202503:45 -  Rema, Tems, Ayra Starr and Tyla make RollingStone's 2024 Album of the Year list06:06 - Rema and Tyla and Tems make PitchForks Top Songs of 202407:54 - Sho's Apple Music Replay17:33 - Tunde's Spotify wrapped28:40 - New SongsFunds by Davido, Odumodu & ChikeLouder by Blaqbonez, Ayo MaffTen Times by Young JonnMake It Up To You by Khalid, Ayra StarrBad Bitch Syndrome by SiraheemPounds and Dollar by Tekno36:30 - The Charts40:50 - Sign out

12-09

41:46

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss the highly anticipated Morayo album by Wizkid. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction03:30 - Catch Up04:56 - Wizkid chart records07:53 - Wizkid's Morayo Album review 42:35 - The Charts

11-25

44:29

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss new music releases . They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:35 - Catch up09:35 - Tems extends her record as the most certified Nigerian female artist in the US11:11 - Tyla Takes Home 3 MTV EMA Awards13:50 - New SongsKese (Dance) by WizkidPano Tona by Adekunle Gold and Kizz DanielToma Toma by Ruger and TiwaInnocent by Mayorkun and FireboySolo by Reekado BanksYou’re Stuck by Odeal and Summer WalkerEkwe by Ladipoe, Adekunle Gold and Kel-pLove and Romance II by Ric Hassani, Joeboy and Ne-yoAdanna by Taves, Boy Pee, Hyce and Brown JoelBig Smile by Pa Salieu and OdumoduAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERESPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE30:35 - The charts33:30 - Eliminate37:55 - Sign out

11-18

39:16

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss the 2025 Grammy Nomination and review Dutty Love by Fave. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:43 - Catch up06:28 - Rema, Tems get Grammy nominations for Best Global Album10:20 - Best Global Music Album Nominees13:00 - Nigerian stars dominate Grammys Best African Music Performance categoryBest African Music Performance Nominees18:35 - Tems makes history after securing 3 nominations for the 67th Grammys27:39 - New SongsAwuke by Davido and YG MarleyHello Habibi by Olamide and RussVex For You by Lil Kesh, Fireboy, Ayo MaffSooner by Young JonnMr Lover by FidoAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK https://music.apple.com/ng/playlist/afrobeats-weekly/pl.u-ZmbllN1c5oReExSPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7AqankpaKQODcyBD1OlK8f?si=UEXCpVEtRCinVl5Kp0fYug&pi=e-C39FtBhyRWyr&nd=1&dlsi=0e78d5e0c64342f132:45 - New AlbumsDutty Love by Fave36:27 - Charts38:00 - Sign out

11-11

39:00

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review ‘Peace and Love’ album by Juls and ‘Lagos Sweet Die’ album by Teeto Ceemos. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:03 - Catch Up05:50 - Burna Boy's 'Love, Damini' joins Nigerian albums with highest RIAA certification14:40 - New SongsKuku Google Am by TufaceGoosebumps by Qing MadiVibes on Vibes by Liya and OlamideLemme Know by MagixxTalk by Boy SpyceForever by KaestyleJailer by Sarkodie and VictonyAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK - https://music.apple.com/ng/playlist/afrobeats-weekly/pl.u-ZmbllN1c5oReExSPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7AqankpaKQODcyBD1OlK8f?si=UEXCpVEtRCinVl5Kp0fYug&pi=e-C39FtBhyRWyr&nd=1&dlsi=0e78d5e0c64342f124:54 - New AlbumsPeace and Love album by JulsLagos Sweet Die by Teeto Ceemos33:40 - The Charts35:18 - Eliminate41:30 - Sign Out

10-28

42:17

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Ckay’s ‘Emotions’ album. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:50 - Catch up04:48 - Asake's song makes NBA 2K25 soundtrack album08:28 - New musicPiece Of My Heart by Wizkid and Brent FiyazFi Kan We Kan by Buju and RemaForgiveness by Tiwa SavageFalling/Unleash by LojayRefund PT2 by Reeplay, Odumodu and Ajebo HustlersEmeka Dance by BlaqbonezOrobo by KhaidOla by Yimeeka and Black CultureWon’t Turn Back by Tesswess27:53 - New Albums Emotions By Ckay31:38 - The Charts32:50 - Eliminate44:41 - Sign outFollow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to fanmail@afrobeatspod.com

10-21

45:53

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Tyla+ by Tyla album. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Catch up04:30 - Ayra Starr reaches 2 Billion Spotify stream07:15 - Ayra Starr and Tyla Lead African Nominees at the 2024 MTV EMAs14:50 -  New SongsRight Now by Darkoo and DavidoMalaika by Teni and FridayyFree Service by ShallipopiDo My Dance by Moonchild SanellyPainless Melody by Braye23:10 - New AlbumsTyla+ by TylaForever by Kotrell28:50 - The Charts31:15 - Eliminate35:50 - Sign out

10-14

36:51

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Phyno’s Full Time Job Album Review and Minz’s By Any Minz album. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 -Introduction02:10 - Catch up03:30 - Wizkid Rant07:24 - Rolling Stone’s The Best Albums of 2024 So Far          Afrobeats Albums That Made The List      - Ayra Starr, ‘The Year I Turned 21’      - Rema, Heis      - Tems, Born In The Wild      -  Tyla, Tyla08:50 - Top Nigerian Artists on Apple Music09:50 - Top Nigerian Songs on Apple Music11:30 - Top Nigerian Albums on Apple Music13:05 - Top Nigerian Artists with the highest Shazam count15:50 - New SongsGood Feelings by Cold Play and Ayra StarrHappy People by Kaestyle Habibo Freestyle by BlaqbonezHunger Games by Nasboi and M.I22:54 -   New Albums                           Phyno’s Full Time Job                             Minz’s By Any Minz33:19 - Turntable charts37:21 - Eliminate45:40 - Sign outFollow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to fanmail@afrobeatspod.com

10-07

46:45

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Reminisce’s Sui Generis EP . They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:50 - Catch up06:20 - Mode 9 Rant https://x.com/thaboyyom/status/1839933675317625145?s=43&mx=211:38 - Tems, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr To Headline Afro Nation Portugal 202516:30 - New SongsMarhaba by Kizz DanielWe Must by Kizz DanielTime  Of My Life by Phyno and ArDeeCompose by Ladipoe and TavesNo Games by FaveJericho by TeknoIn My Bed by Ckay24:20 - New AlbumsSui Generis by Reminisce27:00 - The Charts29:40 - Eliminate33:00 - Sign out

09-30

33:51

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Oxlade’s OFA album and Nasboi’s EP I.N.I.T’. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:30 - Catch up06:20 - Albums we missed 10:45 - Oxlade’s OFA18:00 - Nasboi’s INIT22:40 - Odunsi Nigerian Boyfriend EP   32:30 - The Charts34:07 - Sign out