For The Love of Afrobeats

On episode 43 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; AfroNation Festival 2019 2019 AFRIMMA Nommines AfroNation radio show's Top 100 Afrobeats artistes list Kenyan MP kicked out of parliament for bringing her baby to plenary session Bobi Wine chared to court for "intending to annoy" President Musenveni Tekno questioned by police over "Public Indecency" during "Agege" video shoot Babes Wodumo & Mampintsha announce "Bonnie & ClydeTour" - met with heavy criticism and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

On episode 42 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; Lyor Cohen in Nigerian Youtube unveils partnership with Mr Eazi's emPawa initiative Yemi Alade hits 1m Youtube subscribers Burna Boy's controversial comments in Billbord Magazine interview "African Giant" album finally out Davido x Chris Brown new single "Blow My Mind" Diamond Platnumz' kicks off Wasafi Festival Tour 2019 ex-BBA star Tayo Faniran arrested & released in South Africa and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

On episode 41 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; Beyoncé assembles strong Afrobeats cast for "The Lion King: The Gift" album Shatta Wale rejects Sarkodie's congratulatory message East Africans complain about lack of representation on the album Fuse ODG closes out AFCON 2019 Tournament Fans troll Riky Rick for "taking instructions from his wife" Bobi Wine declares his intention to contest the Ugandan Presidency in 2023 Stormzy declines to be interviewed for a documentary on South London Gangs and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

On episode 40 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; Anthony Joshua visits Nigeria AKA accused of promoting xenophobia following comments on NGRvSA football match AKA's sophomore album   "Levels" certified 7x platinum MURIC petitions President Buhari to ban reality TV show - Big Brother Naija 9ice declares "rapist should be killed" Babes Wodumo drops all charges against Mampintsha / Warrants issued for arrest of both artistes, for failing to show up in court MzVee reaffirms commitment to Lynx Entertainment Kevin-Prince Boateng mocks Ghanaian football team following AFCON exit BET mistakes Strongman's photo as Sarkodie in birthday tweet ROK Studios acquired by Canal+ Kidi "Sugar" movie screening and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

On episode 39 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; "SA hip-hop had the potential to be so huge in Africa but the ego has won the fight. Only a few will survive" - Cassper Nyovest NSG drops out of AfroNation lineup Becca addresses controversy with her mother Naira Marley concert in Dublin shut down by authorities Jose Chameleone apologies for taking part in Museveni campaign song Oluwaseun Lloyd (Sir Banko) takes over as GM Sony Music West Africa Wizkid, Davido & Tiwa Savage shut down OhMyFest, Amsterdam Yemi Alade shuts down Essence Fest Tiwa Savage & Maleek Berry performs in Wireless Festival  Kwesi Arthur performs sold out concert in London and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

On episode 38 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; DJ Fresh - Metro FM saga South African fans protesting against Kofi Olomide's performance in SA South African promoter threatens to pay artist' fees directly to their baby mams - if they owe child support BBC Africa's investigative report on the medical drugs racket involving Ugandan doctors Simi founds own company - Studio Brat Tiwa Savage calls out companies allegedly owing her millions Patapaa robbed & assaulted in Ghana Divine Oduduru named "US Men's Track Athlete of the Year" and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

On episode 37 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; Peruzzi reportedly assaults Nigerian blogger Naira Marley released from prison Ruggedman physically ambushed in London restaurant / receives additional threats from South Africa Kwaw Kese shares thoughts on Stonebwoy-Shatta peace moves Rotimi in London Toronto Raptors winning the 2019 NBA Championship and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

On episode 36 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; Midem 2019 Anthony Joshua losses heavyweight titles to Andy Ruiz Jr. Diamond Platnumz refutes claims that he is losing popularity to mentee Harmonize Akon signs J. Derobie to Konvict Muzik Cassper Nyovest in the news Beyhive goes wild again 50 Cent harassed by upcoming rapper NFL Dume and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

On episode 35 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; Lyta / Olamide Controversy Shatta Wale & Stonebwoy sheath swords, make public call for peace Sporting champions Kofi Kingston (WWE) & Israel Adesanya (UFC) return home Kelly Khumalo questions why "Women are often blamed for crimes involving their partners" Naira Marley granted bail and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

On episode 34 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; VGMAs 2019 Winners Stonebwoy & Shatta Wale clash on stage at the VGMAs 2019; both stripped of VGMA awards & banned from future consideration Asamoah Gyan resigns as captain of the Black Stars & temporarily retires Runtown & Patoranking release new projects - "Wilmer" & "Tradition" respectively COSON Corruption Scandal BoomPlay to invest $1m in Kenya Music industry Nadia Nakai defends wearing wigs Ms Banks performs headline concert in London and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

On episode 33 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; BET 2019 Awards Nomination Alabama State senate bans abortion POWA (People Opposing Women Abuse) urges fans to support/embrace Babes Wodumo Naira Marley charged to court on 11 counts of intent to defraud Cassper Nyovest tweets "An L is always around the corner" AKA tweets that he no longer enjoys fame Samini & Shatta Wale lay claims to the VGMA 2019 "Artiste of the Decade Award" and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

On episode 32 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; Naira Marley & Zlatan arrested in Lagos, Nigeria Kenyans protest lack of local airplay for Kenyan music South Africans react as Mampinstha's new single "Khona Iyngane Lay'Ndlini" hits #1 on local charts and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

On episode 31 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; Tiwa Savage signs global deal with Universal Music Group Burna Boy under fire for comments on African artists international deals & relevance of streaming numbers Naira Marley ridicules Ruggedman on Instagram Live Bobi Wine released from prison IAAF's case against South African Olympian Caster Semeya Babes Wodumo telling followers to "mind their business" and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

On episode 30 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; 25th South African Music Awards nominations Diamond Platnumz alleges Mr P (Peter Okoye) had affair with his ex girlfriend & socialite Zari Hassan 9ice explains why musicians take drugs and smoke before making music Small Doctor praised for helping accident victims by roadside Stonebwoy blasted for allegedly feeding alcohol to "minors" Cassper Nyovest co-signs unknown rapper Mass The Difference on twitter. and much more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

On episode 29 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; Bobi Wine arrested yet again Burna Boy hosts "African Giant" album listening party Easter in Lagos - Gidifest, Homecoming, Arise Fashion Week A-reece explains why he doesn't like interviews Naira Marley v Simi sparks debate on internet fraudsters Stefflon Don's soldout Hammersmith Apollo concert Thoughts on Beyonce's "Homecoming" documentary Stonebwoy expresses disappointment in ruling Ghanaian government and much more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/