Episodes
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss the highly anticipated Ruger and Bnxn’s ‘RnB’ Album Review. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:42 - Catch up03:13 - Tems Coachella performance plus trailer for her upcoming album 'Born in the Wild'07:55 - Burna Boy makes Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2024 list10:40 - Davido launches...
Published 04/21/24
Published 04/21/24
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Shallipopi’s Shakespopi album, Young Jonn’s debut album Jiggy Forever and Ruger’s vs his former label. 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 - Introduction02:42 - Asake Concert08:15 - Fan mails25:30 - Ruger fires shots at Jonzing World27:00 - Wizkid, Tems, Oxlade make Spotify's 100 greatest R&B songs29:00 -...
Published 04/15/24
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter and Lessons for Afrobeats Artists on Genre Exploration. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction04:55 - Burna Boy makes history as 'I Told Them' surpasses 400 million streams05:55 - 'Love Nwantiti' extends its record as highest RIAA certified Nigerian song07:30 - Fan mail23:20 - New...
Published 04/01/24
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Tyla’s album review. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction01:50 - Catch up10:30 -  IFPI Global Top 10 Single Chart 202313:57 -  Tyla album review23:00 -  New SongsLoner by Wizard Chan and Joe BoyLevel by NiniolaOgbuefi by Creen CeaserDelilah by Joshua Baraka, Simi and Qing Madi28:07 - The Charts30:07 -...
Published 03/25/24
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Wizkid’s statements about not being an afrobeats artist. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction02:25 - Catch up05:40 -  Burna Boy, Ayra Starr & More Set To Perform At Glastonbury Festival09:00 - Davido's 'Fall' earns diamond certification in France10:10 - Wizkid vs. Afrobeats: What It Means for the...
Published 03/18/24
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Universal Music Group acquiring a majority stake in Mavin Global. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE  00:00 - Introduction05:31 - News 1: Asake surpasses 1 billion Spotify streams across all credits News 2: Universal Music Group acquires majority stake in Mavin Global     16:52 - New music26:15 - The Charts27:40 -...
Published 03/04/24
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Eedris Abdulkareem vs The Remedies controversy, Omah Lay’s London concert. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction03:00 -  Burna boy concert POVOmah Lay concert bants09:09 - Unravelling the Eedris Abdulkareem vs. Tony Tetuila & Eddy Remedy Controversy19:00 -  New Songs29:30 - Charts31:07 - My Five35:00...
Published 02/26/24
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review YKB Yusful 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 - Introduction07:59 - Wizkid's 'Essence' is now 4X platinum in the United States08:44 - Omah Lay's 'Soso' is the most-heard song on radio in Nigeria in 202309:26 -  Top 10 most-played artists on Nigerian radio stations in 202311:12 - New songs23:07 - The Charts 24:00...
Published 02/19/24
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop Tyla’s Win at the 2024 Grammy Awards. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction02:30 - Catch Up04:47 - Fan mail11:32 -  Jonzing World unveils new signee Glorious Boy15:37 - Headies Awards returns to Nigeria after two international editions18:09 - Grammy Awards23:10 -  New MusicComing Home by Usher ft BurnaEverything...
Published 02/13/24
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Jeriq and Psycho YP’s Evil Twin album review. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week. Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to [email protected].
Published 01/29/24
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss the Chocolate City Cypher review. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction02:20 - Catch up04:30 - Chocolate City Cypher11:14 - New SongsOnly Me by AsakeIf They Are Real by Vector and Bella ShmurdaJust Like Me by 21 Savage and Burna BoyJeezu by Adekunle Gold, Doja and KodackSacred Love by Yemi Alade  20:45 -...
Published 01/15/24
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss their Nigerian Artist Of The Year 2023, Nigerian Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Seyi Vibez Nahamciaga EP and Gdzilla 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 - Introduction01:40 - Catch up03:45  - Album of the year 07:15 - Artist of The Year12:39 - Song of the YearRookie of the Year Mvp of the Year17:10 - New...
Published 12/11/23
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss the trending Spotify Wrapped, Apple Music Replay and Odumodublvck’s Eziokwu (Uncut). They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Catch up04:15 - Individual Apple ReplaysTop ArtistsTop SongsTop Albums19:10 - Apple Music Top 10 20:40 - Spotify Top 10 Songs24:45 - Spotify Most Streamed Albums in...
Published 12/04/23
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Teni’s sophomore album ‘Tears Of The Sun’, Poisn EP by Lifesize Teddy and Cincinnati Pumpin by Santi. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction01:42 - Catch up02:35 - Smadah ehhhh copyright infringement06:15 - Rema becomes first African artist to receive Spotify’s Billion Club Plaque07:50 -  Tyla's new...
Published 11/27/23
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Shallipopi’s debut album Presido La Pluto and Bloody Civillian’s Anger Management: At Least We Tried. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction01:30 - Catch up02:10  Gracey Mae's tweet about Tiwa Savage, Adekunle Gold and Kizz Daniel rescheduled shows15:50 - Asake makes history as 'Lonely At The Top' reaches...
Published 11/13/23
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Morravey’s debut EP Ravi and more. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction01:45 - Catch up04:44 - Rema becomes the first African to perform at the Ballon d'Or ceremony (Is he part of the big 4)08:05 - Seyi Vibez's 'Billion Dollar Baby' is the longest #1 album of 202309:44 - Afro Nation cancels December...
Published 11/06/23
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Rema’s Ravage EP, Blaqbonez’ Emeka Must Shine, Reminisce’s ATSG, Mr Eazi’s The Evil Genius album and more. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction02:13 - Catch up03:40 - Blackface's Interview07:57 - Burna Boy's 'Love, Damini' becomes most certified album in Nigeria09:30 -  New AlbumsRema’s Ravage...
Published 10/30/23
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss the Shallipopi rapper debate. They review Love For Free EP by Mayorkun, Chocolate Daddy by Orezi  and Feels Like Home Vol 1 by Seyi Shay. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction01:30 - Catch up06:43 - Flytime Fest announces 2023 Afrobeats lineup07:28 - Tiwa Savage postpones concert dates due to health...
Published 10/23/23
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss the Shallipopi rapper debate. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction02:22 - Catch up04:47 - Fan mail 106:46 - Fan mail 210:41 - Asake's 'Lonely At The Top' becomes all time longest #1 song in Nigeria12:26 - Shallipopi19:12 - New SongsOscroh by ShallipopiAll My Life by Durk, Cole and BurnaPretty Girl by Ice...
Published 10/16/23
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week. They also review Odumodublvck's 'Eziokwu' and Bnxn's 'Sincerely, Benson' Albums and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Catch Up02:37 - Davido Feel video04:40 - Asake Remember video09:30 - Davido confirms a star-studded lineup for A.W.A.Y Festival 2023 in the US10:15 - New Songs & AlbumsNew SongsMe & U by...
Published 10/10/23
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week. The Apple Music ‘Biggest Nigerian Artists’ List, Davido’s Feel video preview etc. They also review West African Goat deluxe album by PayBac, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction01:55 - Catch up05:21 - Davido’s Feel It video preview (should videos match songs)08:20 - Tems..new music/album? 10:13 - SDC 11:15 - Burna Boy...
Published 10/02/23
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week. They talk about the World paying tribute to Mohbad, review Pan African Rockstar by LAdy Donli, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Catch up03:20 - Fan mail 105:28 - Fan mail 214:05 - The music world pays tribute to MohBad17:21 -   New Songs & AlbumsNew Songs                      Forever by Khaid             ...
Published 09/26/23
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week. They also review Juls’ Palmwine Diaires Vol.1 EP, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction02:20 - Fan mail03:20 - Response to the fan mail07:17 - Mohbad Dead at 2710:01 - Rema's 'Calm Down' wins Best Afrobeats at 2023 VMAs10:29 - Tems makes Times 100 Next list11:35 - Navigating Record Deals21:21 - New Songs & Albums     ...
Published 09/18/23
In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week. They also review the 16th Headies award, Patoranking’s World Best album, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction02:07 - Fan mail 03:35 - Response to the fan mail06:23 - December 19 & 20 announced as dates for Afronation Lagos (Prices 200-300 dollars)09:23 - BNXN set to release debut album 'Sincerely, Benson' on October...
Published 09/11/23