Episodes
With Burna Boy's international marketing for new album "I Told Them", Djaji Prime & The Bamyy examine his narrative of feeling underappreciated by Nigerians, what "I Told Them" sounds like and whether Burna is a good Nigerian Ambassador. They also discuss new albums from Ruger & Tekno, Jonzing World's new album, and much more. Cover artist: Burna Boy Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro/ Preview 3:12 - Burna's "I Told Them" Album...
Published 09/06/23
Published 09/06/23
This week on Afropop's most Essential audio magazine; Djaji Prime & The Bamyy examine new Mavins signee "Lifesize teddy", delve into the essence of streaming farms, define what an industry plant is, and analyze exactly who Seyi Vibez' target demo is. They also discuss Olamide's "Unruly", Wani & Sarz and much more! Cover artist: Lifesize Teddy Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro/ Episode Trailer 0:58 - Afropop Corner 1:52 - Doja...
Published 08/19/23
This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return to discuss their picks for the Headies Awards 2023, discuss Wizkid's Tottenham stadium concert, and give their first review of Travis Scott's "Utopia". They also discuss Liya's new singles "I'm Done" & "Powerful", and the drama/ rumours surrounding her departure from Davido's DMW. Cover artist: Travis Scott Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro/ Episode Trailer 5:10 - Wizkid's Tottenham...
Published 08/03/23
On this week's episode, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy share their thoughts on yet another new album from Seyi Vibez, dissect Davido's cheating scandal, discuss Fireboy's latest music and much more! Cover artist: Fireboy Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:57 - Lady Donli's New Single 6:15 - "Till Thy Kingdom Come" Review 9:53 - Do The "Streets" Really Support Artists? 11:14 - Nigerian Show Promoters Not Breaking Even? 14:02 - Davido's...
Published 07/05/23
This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy have the definitive answer to the Asake v Seyi Vibez debate as the two street-hop juggernauts drop new albums, plus their takes on Omah Lay’s “Boy Alone” deluxe and more. Cover artists: Asake & Seyi Vibez Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:32 - "Boy Alone" Deluxe Album Review 8:24 - Afro-Introspection/ Afro-Depression 12:30 - Asake "A work of Art" Review 20:57 - Does WOA Lack...
Published 06/22/23
In this episode of The.Wav NG Podcast, Afropop's most essential duo Djaji Prime & The Bamyy discuss Davido's shady comments towards Burna Boy, Zilla Oaks' departure from Apex Village, Bloody Civilian's new EP "Anger Management", as well as KCEE's "Ojapiano" and much more. Cover artists: Davido, Burna Boy & Bloody Civilian Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro/ Afropop Corner 3:08 - KCEE Ojapiano & JHus x Drake 5:28 - Amaarae/...
Published 06/15/23
Afropop's most dynamic duo, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return for another jam packed edition of the show. In this edition they breakdown new releases from Joeboy, Nonso Amadi & others, examine the "Yahoo" connections on Elon Musk boys, discuss art as a commodity following coronation and inauguration performances from Tiwa Savage & Buju/ BNXN respectively, and much more! Cover artist: JHus & Shallipopi Follow us on Instagram:...
Published 06/01/23
This is week on Afropop's most essential show, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy dissect Burna Boy & Tems' Met Gala fits, discuss Rema's "secret" show, give praise to Victor Osimhen, preview what to expect from Wande Coal's upcoming album "Legend or No Legend", and much more. Cover artist: Tems Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:42 - Burna Boy & Tems At Met Gala 4:00 - Met's Theme: Analysing Burna's Fit 10:54 - Rema &...
Published 05/12/23
It's another jam-packed edition of Afropop's most essential show! This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy discuss new music from Zlatan, Rema's "Rave & Roses" Deluxe, homophobic statements from Fave & Israel DMW, plus Niniola's current trajectory, and more. Cover artist: Rema Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Davido’s “Timeless” Achievements 5:38 - Afropop Corner 7:32 - Asake's Dubai Show 9:18 - "Rave & Roses" Deluxe 10:10...
Published 05/05/23
This week on The.Wav NG, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy discuss Easter Weekend shows in Lagos, including Odunsi's first headline show in the city, the emergence of "Hyperpop", "Jersey Club Mix" & other diverse sounds in Nigerian music, Lagos state government's problem with "Gangs of Lagos", music videos from Davido, Seyi Vibez, Adekunle Gold, and much more! Cover artist: Odunsi The Engine Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Episode...
Published 04/18/23
In this episode, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy share their opinions on new albums from Davido, Paybac, and Odumodu Blvck's new single "Declan Rice". The.Wav NG duo also discuss Abuja's role in the music industry, speak to Bloody Civilian and much more. Cover artists: Davido, Paybac & Odumodu Blvck Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:50 - Afropop Corner Catch-up 4:52 - Is Declan Rice Good/ Hyped 9:02 - What Makes a Good Song; Hype or...
Published 04/06/23
This week on The.Wav NG Podcast, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy discuss Rema's new singles "Holiday" & "Reason You", his NBA All Star halftime performance alongside Tems & Burna, Rihanna's Super Bowl performance, Ayra Starr's "Sability" video, Burna Boy's AKA tribute, plus MUCH MORE! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Start 0:17 - Afropop Corner 2:48 - Cash & Nigerian Banks 3:53 - Rema Holiday/ Reason You 5:27 - Did Rema Sample...
Published 02/24/23
Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return this week to discuss the response to Ayra Starr's new single "Sability", how Amapiano artists have taken over TikTok, Mr P's back and forth with Seun Kuti, Cruel Santino/ Poco Lee & much more! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:52 - Afropop-Corner (Wahala Report) 3:58 - Santi x Poco Lee 6:12 - Maison2500 x Yeat 9:00 - Ayra Starr "Sability" 16:06 - Amapiano, TikTok & International...
Published 02/15/23
This week, Djaji & The Bamyy discuss their Grammy predictions, the meaning behind Asake "Yoga", Blaqbonez' new song "Breaking The Yoke of Love" & his opinions on Love, Seyi Vibez receiving attacks from parts of the Muslim community, Portable x Trippie Redd & much more. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Start 4:35 - Zlatan x Seyi Vibez 7:53 - Portable X Trippie Redd 12:06 - Seyi Vibez Backlash From Muslims 21:22 - Asake's...
Published 02/08/23
Welcome to '23! The.Wav NG's dynamic duo of Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return to discuss comparisons between Seyi Vibez & Asake, their projections for Afropop in 2023, Wizkid & Davido's joint tour, & much more! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 2:52 - Teni's Rebrand 4:48 - Naira Marley Resurgence 8:14 - Somadina's EP & Nigeria's Alt-Rock scene 9:58 - Asake v Seyi Vibez 14:21 - Fuji & Sakara's influence on Afropop...
Published 02/02/23
It’s been an amazing year of Afropop. As we take a moment to end what remains of 2022, The.Wav NG presents a definitive list of the best artists in Afropop/ Afrobeats of the year. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Where will Asake, Wizkid, Ruger, Tems, Ayra Starr and other Nigerian/ Ghanaian pop-stars land on the list? Let’s find out! TIMESTAMPS 0:34 - Seyi Vibez (10) 1:04 - Wizkid (9) 1:36 - Ruger (8) 2:42 - Obongjayar (7) 3:17 - Tems (6) 3:35 - Burna Boy...
Published 12/29/22
In this episode of The.Wav podcast Djaji Prime and The Bamyy give their initial thoughts on Wizkid's "More Love Less Ego", Psycho YP's YP SZN 3, how Wiz helped Naira Marley find himself, the music industry using Asake, Lagos Fashion Week and much more. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction 6:15 - Azanti: Expect nothing  9:56 - First Thoughts on "More Love Less Ego" 11:14 - Ayra Starr on "MLLE", Her Worse Feature? 15:09 - "More Love...
Published 11/23/22
Hermez joins The.Wav NG's The Bamyy to discuss bridging the gap between America & Nigeria, his new project "Oasis", developing his voice, musical inspirations, and much more! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.wav_/ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 1:58 - Who Is Hermez? 3:56 - Developing his voice/ musical influences 4:44 - How Hermez stays inspired 7:25 - Hermez's most heartfelt song 8:38 - Working with Nigerian artists & community 10:49 - "I want to bridge Nigeria...
Published 10/13/22
DMW superstar Liya discusses the emotions behind her debut project "Alari", how her "Adua" remix with Simi happened, Davido & being on the DMW roster. Liya also describes what it's being like performing around the world, maintaining positive mental health, her new music, upcoming live headline show, and much more! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.wav_/ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - What does "Alari" represent? 4:06 - How Liya writes songs 5:49 - New music...
Published 09/09/22
Pop star, Azanti joins The.Wav NG crew as the first guest on the show to discuss his new single "Getting Hot", representing Nigeria in the diaspora, what it's been like working with Sarz on their much anticipated album, experimenting, & Psycho YP's friendship. The singer/ songwriter also teases a possible Def Jam deal, what it's like balancing school and music, and much more! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.wav_/ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro  0:45 - Def Jam...
Published 08/26/22
This week on Afropop's most essential show, our dynamic duo, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy trade their thoughts on all the latest happenings in the world of Afropop culture, including Fireboy's "Playboy" album, Tems' appearance on Beyoncé's album, defining what Afropop is and much more!  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.wav_/ Timestamps 0:00 - Spotlight track (Flowers - Merry Lynn) 0:45 - Intro 4:22 - Boy Alone Revisited 6:28 - What is Afropop? 10:52 - Afrobeats'...
Published 08/11/22
Afropop’s most essential show is back! This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy celebrate Tems’ continued global success, dissect Omah Lay’s debut album “Boy Alone”, and discuss drama involving Asa, Ruger, Buju/ BNXN, and much more! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.wav_/ Timestamps 2:52 - Pop Corner recap 6:18 - P Square new single 11:00 - Ruger vs Buju/ BNXN 23:39 - Omah Lay vs Victony 26:11 - Omah Lay Album Review 33:48 - M2M still THE Afropop blueprint? 39:51 -...
Published 07/27/22
This week, Afropop’s most dynamic duo; Djaji Prime & The Bamyy dissect Burna Boy’s latest studio album “Love, Damini” and debate whether Burna Boy need to drop an album so soon after his Grammy-award winning album “Twice As Tall”. The crew also discuss the new collaborative album from A-Q, Blaqbonez, MI Abaga and Loose Kaynon on “LAMB”, how Asake has inspired TG Omori’s video direction, Afropop at Rolling Loud, and much more! Follow us on Instagram:...
Published 07/20/22
In this edition of The.Wav NG, hosts Djaji Prime & The Bamyy address recent criticism of their opinions from fans & Fresh L, review new albums from Simi & Naira Marley, and examine whether or not Cruel Santino has sabotaged his career. This and much more on Afropop’s most essential show. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.wav_/ TIMESTAMPS  0:00 - Intro 4:53 - Addressing Ladipoe & Fresh L Controversy  15:00 - Djaji Prime & The Bamyy Share Their...
Published 06/13/22