Afrobeats Weekly

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Fireboy’s fourth album ‘adedamola’. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:30 - Catch up08:05 - Kizz Daniel surpasses 1 billion Spotify streams13:00 -  Nigerian international star CKAY launches record label, Boyfriend Music14:10 -  New SongsEgwu Eji by CkayJoy by Angelique Kidjo and DavidoGoddess by Bayanni and RugerPepper Dem by NiniolaCan You Imagine by Tobe Nwigwe, Odumodu, Jay Electronica 20:00 - Fireboy's Album review28:30 - The charts29:50 - Eliminate33:00 - Sign out

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review The Entertainer: D’Sequel by D’Banj album. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, as well as all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:18 - Catch up04:19 - Buju Banton11:13 - Rema, Tems make Obama's 2024 Summer Playlist13:00 - Asake's 'Lungu Boy' sets the record for the highest opening week streams on Spotify Nigeria15:29 - New SongsZombie by JoeboyPhenomena by BujuTete by CrayonPinacolada by London, 6lack and Ayra StarrPerspective by Juls and Masego20:40 - New AlbumsThe Entertainer: D’Sequel by D’Banj26:20 - Spotlight of the week27:05 - The charts28:20 - Eliminate32:18 - Sign out

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Asake’s Lungu Boy album and No Love In Lagos album by Show Dem Camp, The Cavemen and Nsikak David. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:40 - Catch Up05:00 - AQ - Purple Doesn't Exist09:25 - Ayra Starr's 'The Year I Turned 21' surpasses 500 million Spotify streams14:20 -  New SongsMy Dealer (remix) by Kaestyle, Kizz DanielFavorite Girl by Darkoo and RemaMayana by Kold AFEx-Capade by RukmaniLifestyle by DJ Shawn feat Magnito, Falz & Pheelz 17:50 -  SDC,Cavemen, Nsikak David’s No Love In Lagos 21:00 -  Asake’s Lungu Boy Album Review48:47 - The Charts53:31 - Sign OutFollow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to fanmail@afrobeatspod.com

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss the trending Brain Jotter viral moment and the copyright issues involving Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s song and Llona’s Homeless album. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:39 - Catch up05:50 - Did you catch Burna’s African Giant 5th-anniversary concert on YouTube?08:05 - Albums we missed last week briefly: Taves’ Are You Listening and Chike’s Son Of Chike11:11 - Copyright Controversy: Brain Jotter vs. Gentleman Mike Ejeagha’s Music    17:25 -  New SongsJohni by SDC, Cavemen, Not All That by OdumoduWay Back by Khaid and OlamideNo Forget by TeknoFollow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to fanmail@afrobeatspod.com

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Rema’s album HEIS and Seyi Vibez surprise drop ‘ Loseyi Professor’. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction02:35 - Catch up05:24 - Fan mail09:30 - Rema's 'HEIS' sets record for biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria in 202410:25 - Rema 'Heis' Album Review23:20 - Seyi Vibez ‘Loseyi Professor’ Album Review28:20 - The charts29:30 - Eliminate35:30 - Sign outFollow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to fanmail@afrobeatspod.com

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Simi’s “Lost And Found” & Pheelz’ “Pheelz Good II” album. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction07:25 - Rema makes history as 'Calm Down' surpasses 2 billion Spotify streams08:35 - Olamide's 'Ikigai' sets record for biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria in 2024    12:30 -  New SongsVisa by Reekado BanksJABO by Boj and OdumoduNo Love In Lagos by SDC, Cavemen and NsikakYBIL by Qing Madi and Kizz DanielNew AlbumsLost and Found by SimiPheelz Good 2 by Pheelz25:29 - The Charts27:28 - Eliminate33:00 - Sign outFollow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to fanmail@afrobeatspod.com

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Victony’s Stubborn album and Olamide’s surprise album Ikigai. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss  Nigeria music tours and opening acts,Tems making history on Apple Music US with her debut album, Asake announcement of “Lungu Boy World Tour” and new album. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:50 - Catch up09:13 - Tems makes history on Apple Music US with her debut album09:59 - Asake Announces “Lungu Boy World Tour” + New Album   16:20 - New SongsArabambi by OxladeA Million Things By TavesOnome by Odeal19:00 - New AlbumsMadam Dearest by Dotty The DeityThe Chosen One by ShineTTWAnother Style by Kaestyle29:00 - Spotlight of the week30:18 - The Charts32:20 - Eliminate46:20 - Sign outFollow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to fanmail@afrobeatspod.com

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Tems’ Born In Wild album. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, as well as all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:45 - Catch up05:20 - Ayra Starr surpasses Tyla to become African artist with most Spotify listeners06:20 - New MusicMake Way by Ruger Luv Again by RugerShame on You by PrettyBoyFalz EP12:10 - Tems 'Born in the Wild' Album review38:20 - Eliminate43:40 - Sign outFollow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to fanmail@afrobeatspod.com