The Fido Controversy: Do Artists Owe Labels More Respect, or Are Labels Just Greedy?. They also discuss Kunmie’s new EP ‘Before We Became Strangers’ and the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 03:14 - Catch up 07:20 - Rising Nigerian music star Kunmie makes history on Spotify's global viral chart 08:45 - King Charles III Curates His Playlist for Commonwealth Celebration Featuring Davido 13:05 - The Fido Controversy: Do ...
Mar 10, 2025•40 min
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Magixx's debut album, ‘I Dream In Color’, Wande Coal and Kel-P’s Best Of Both Worlds. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:15 - Catch up 07:10 - Davido shares new release date for his upcoming album '5ive' 08:40 - 'I Dream In Color' by Magixx 14:55 - 'Best Of Both Worlds' by Kel P, Wande Coal 19:40 - New Songs...
Mar 03, 2025•47 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Catch up 05:00 - Tems Becomes First African Female Artist to Hit 1 Billion Spotify Streams Tyla Becomes First African Solo Artist to Hit 1 Billion Spotify Streams With ‘Water’ 08:30 - Children Of Africa By Sey...
Feb 24, 2025•43 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:41 - Catch up 04:59 - Full nominations list for the 17th Headies Awards 31:33 - New Music All The Love by Ayra Starr Why Love by Asake Jay Jay by Ruger Obimo by Adekunle Gold Odeshi by Timaya, Flavor and Yund Alpha Liar Liar by El...
Feb 17, 2025•52 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:00- Catch up 07:30 - Tems wins at the 67th Grammys 13:27 - New Songs Baby (Is It A Crime) by Rema Pity This Boy by Odumodu and Victony (Brewing Odumodu and Blaqbonez beef?) SMH by Joe Boy and Tempo Mad Me by Peruzzi Up Iweka...
Feb 11, 2025•36 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:13 - Catch up 03:25 - Burna and Chloe..rollout? Asake snippets/face tattoos, leaving YBNL Artists confirmed to drop. Davido, Omah Lay, Burna Any bold predictions for 2025? 25:40 - Navigating Sampling Ri...
Jan 20, 2025•39 min
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.
Dec 16, 2024•40 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 03:00 - Davido announces new album '5ive' set to drop in 2025 03:45 - Rema, Tems, Ayra Starr and Tyla make RollingStone's 2024 Album of the Year list 06:06 - Rema and Tyla and Tems make PitchForks Top So...
Dec 09, 2024•42 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 03:30 - Catch Up 04:56 - Wizkid chart records 07:53 - Wizkid's Morayo Album review 42:35 - The Charts
Nov 25, 2024•44 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:35 - Catch up 09:35 - Tems extends her record as the most certified Nigerian female artist in the US 11:11 - Tyla Takes Home 3 MTV EMA Awards 13:50 - New Songs Kese (Dance) by Wizkid Pano Tona by Adekunle Gold and Kizz Daniel Toma Toma by Ruger a...
Nov 18, 2024•39 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:43 - Catch up 06:28 - Rema, Tems get Grammy nominations for Best Global Album 10:20 - Best Global Music Album Nominees 13:00 - Nigerian stars dominate Grammys Best African Music Performance category Best Afric...
Nov 11, 2024•39 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:03 - Catch Up 05:50 - Burna Boy's 'Love, Damini' joins Nigerian albums with highest RIAA certification 14:40 - New Songs Kuku Google Am by Tuface Goosebumps by Qing Madi Vibes on Vibes by Liya...
Oct 28, 2024•42 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:50 - Catch up 04:48 - Asake's song makes NBA 2K25 soundtrack album 08:28 - New music Piece Of My Heart by Wizkid and Brent Fiyaz Fi Kan We Kan by Buju and Rema Forgiveness by Tiwa Savage Falling/Unleash by Lojay Refund PT2 by Reeplay, Odumodu ...
Oct 21, 2024•46 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:40 - Catch up 04:30 - Ayra Starr reaches 2 Billion Spotify stream 07:15 - Ayra Starr and Tyla Lead African Nominees at the 2024 MTV EMAs 14:50 - New Songs Right Now by Darkoo and Davido Malaika by Teni and Fridayy Free Service by Shallipopi Do My ...
Oct 14, 2024•37 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 -Introduction 02:10 - Catch up 03:30 - Wizkid Rant 07:24 - 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 - Ty...
Oct 07, 2024•47 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:50 - Catch up 06:20 - Mode 9 Rant https://x.com/thaboyyom/status/1839933675317625145?s=43&mx=2 11:38 - Tems, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr To Headline Afro Nation Portugal 2025 16:30 - New Songs Marhaba by Kizz Daniel We Must by Kizz Daniel Ti...
Sep 30, 2024•34 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Catch up 06:20 - Albums we missed 10:45 - Oxlade’s OFA 18:00 - Nasboi’s INIT 22:40 - Odunsi Nigerian Boyfriend EP 32:30 - The Charts 34:07 - Sign out...
Sep 23, 2024•35 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Catch up 08:05 - Kizz Daniel surpasses 1 billion Spotify streams 13:00 - Nigerian international star CKAY launches record label, Boyfriend Music 14:10 - New Songs Egwu Eji by Ckay Joy by Angelique Kidjo and Davido Goddess by Ba...
Sep 02, 2024•34 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:18 - Catch up 04:19 - Buju Banton 11:13 - Rema, Tems make Obama's 2024 Summer Playlist 13:00 - Asake's 'Lungu Boy' sets the record for the highest opening week streams on Spotify Nigeria 15:29 - New Songs Zombie by Jo...
Aug 19, 2024•33 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:40 - Catch Up 05:00 - AQ - Purple Doesn't Exist 09:25 - Ayra Starr's 'The Year I Turned 21' surpasses 500 million Spotify streams 14:20 - New Songs My Dealer (remix) by ...
Aug 12, 2024•55 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:39 - Catch up 05:50 - Did you catch Burna’s African Giant 5th-anniversary concert on YouTube? 08:05 - Albums we missed last week briefl...
Jul 29, 2024•41 min
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 - Introduction 02:35 - Catch up 05:24 - Fan mail 09:30 - Rema's 'HEIS' sets record for biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria in 2024 10:25 - Rema 'Heis' Album Review 23:20 - Seyi Vibez ‘Loseyi Professor’ Album Revie...
Jul 15, 2024•37 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 07:25 - Rema makes history as 'Calm Down' surpasses 2 billion Spotify streams 08:35 - Olamide's 'Ikigai' sets record for biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria in 2024 12:30 - New Songs Visa by Reekado Banks...
Jul 08, 2024•34 min
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.
Jul 01, 2024•42 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:50 - Catch up 09:13 - Tems makes history on Apple Music US with her debut album 09:59 - Asake Announces “Lungu...
Jun 17, 2024•48 min
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. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 01:45 - Catch up 05:20 - Ayra Starr surpasses Tyla to become African artist with most Spotify listeners 06:20 - New Music Make Way by Ruger Luv Again by Ruger Shame on You by PrettyBoy Falz EP 12:10 - Tems 'Born in the Wild' Album review...
Jun 10, 2024•45 min
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Ayra Starr’s The Tear I Turned 21 album. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:01 - Catch up 05:30 - Tems album release date 06:55 - New Music 10:25 - The Year I Turn 21 Album Review 36:40 - The charts 46:00 - Sign out Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fa...
Jun 03, 2024•47 min
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Tems' EP 'For Broken Ears' getting historic RIAA certification, Ice Prince Fire and Ice album,BET 2024 Awards nominations. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 02:25 - Tems Ticket 07:45 - Tems' EP 'For Broken Ears' gets historic RIAA certification 09:20 - Ayra Starr, Seyi Vibez, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems ...
May 20, 2024•41 min
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss the lack of hits or breakout artists in Afrobeats this year. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, as well as all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 04:10 - Tems announces release date for her debut album 'Born In The Wild'/Tour 05:40 - Nigerian artists earned over #25b in Spotify royalties in 2023 08:20 - No hit songs/no breakout artist Are Afrobea...
May 13, 2024•41 min
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Afrobeats Big 3. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction 03:10 - Catch Up 03:24 - Rotimi the first artist to popularize Afrobeats in the United States? 05:40 - D'banj announces new single titled 'Since 04' to mark 20 years on stage 10:52 - Afrobeats Big 3 17:30 - New Songs Love Me Jeje by Tems Rodo by Adekunl...
Apr 29, 2024•37 min
