On this packed episode, Deji, Sharon and Bola are joined by recurring guest, Wale Oloworekende. They review new music from the past two weeks including Tems’ “Love Me Jeje,” Adekunle Gold's “Rodo,” Yimeeka’s self-titled EP, PsychoYP & Azanti’s “Naija Funk,” Fireboy DML’s “Everyday” and much more.  Wale gives some inside scoop on what to expect from Ayra Starr’s upcoming album “The Year I Turned 21.” Then they all discuss the messy X debacle between 2 of Afrobeats’ Big 3. Our weekly...

Enjoy this episode from our archives, where Deji, Sharon, and Bola explore the controversial topic of streaming farms. They explain the different forms of streaming farms and their implications for the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Moyo, Bola and Deji are joined by Tobi Owopetu of Cruising Outwest podcast to review music from the last week including Ruger and BNXN’s “RnB,” Ckay ft. Olamide’s “Wahala,” Joeboy’s two-pack “Concerning/Adenuga ft. Qing Madi” and more. They discuss Davido’s new record label Nine+ Records and Tems’ upcoming album.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost a decade ago, Asa dropped one of the most remarkable albums of our time. On this episode, Deji and Mayowa are joined by A&R and hype man, Tolu Daniels, as they take a journey back to the moment in 2008, when they heard the hypnotic strings and voice of Asa. Join us as we dive into the brilliance of Asa’s debut album, and consider the legacy it laid for the music industry.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji and Bola review tracks from the previous week including Young Jonn's “Jiggy Forever,” Shallipopi's “Shakespopi,” Ruger & BNXN's "POE" and more. They also speculate on Ruger & BNXN’s forthcoming joint EP and discuss his (Ruger’s) falling out with Jonzing Records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji, Bola, and Sharon review tracks from the previous week including Wizard Chan’s “Messenger” EP, Simi & Tiwa Savage’s “Men Are Crazy” and Funbi’s “Love Lust” EP. They rave about the upcoming Young Jonn project and the rumored Burna and Jhus EP before ranking their favorite Burna x Jhus tracks.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Bola and Deji are joined by Wonu Osikoya, A&R and host of popular music podcast, Osikoya Speaks. They get into their favourite releases of the past two weeks, including Candy Bleakz’ “Better Days” EP, Tim Lyre & BOJ’s “All Night” and Tyla’s self titled album before discussing the current state of the music industry. We get a peek into Wonu’s journey, exploring the nuances of her experiences, including the impact of being from an 'industry family' and the passion and...

We’re excited to introduce our new segment, “Reload it” where we review our favourite Nigerian Albums of all time.  The first episode takes a deep dive into Wande Coal’s debut album “Mushin 2 Mo’Hits” and the legacy it had in the music industry. Deji, Sharon, Bola are joined by Mayowa Idowu as they take us back to the moment they heard the project in 2009 and reminisce on their favourite things about it.  Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

On this episode, Deji, Bola, and Sharon review their favorite releases from the past week, including TAR1Q & Khalid’s “Jigga,” Kizz Daniel’s “Thankz Alot” EP, Tiwa Savage & Odumodublvck’s “100 Million,” and Bella Shmurda’s “Loner.” They touch on Wizkid’s rant disowning his Afrobeats heritage before discussing the future of Afrobeats and the artists likely to usher the genre into a new era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’d love your feedback in shaping With An S' future work. Please fill out our quick survey here. On this episode, Sharon and Deji get into the releases from last week, including Lojay & Jae5’s “Loveless” EP, Taves’s two pack “Bodija/Folake,” Glassface & Odunsi (The Engine)’s “MINDREADER,” Candy Bleakz’s “Para” and Plug Music’s “Celine Vol. 1” EP. They then explore the highlight of the week in the industry, including Jonzing World’s new artist, Bagetti, Shallipopi and Odumodublvck’s...

On this episode, Deji, Sharon and Bola review the latest music releases including Skepta and Portable’s “Tony Montana,” Young Jonn, Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez’ “Big Big Things,” Tolani ft Qdot’s “I believe,” BNXN and Ruger’s “Romeo Must Die,” and much more. Following news of Mavin Records' deal with UMG, the team discusses the effect it will have on the industry and end the episode on Fireboy’s new genre ‘Afro-life’ and its viability. Listen to our earlier episode on the Mavin Records deal,...

On this episode, Deji and Bola switch things up by revisiting previous reviews made on some music, and sharing their new opinions on them. They revisit Wizkid’s “S2” EP, Shallipopi’s “Presido La Pluto” album and more before briefly discussing the Omah Lay concert drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Moyo and Sharon review their favourite releases from the past week, including Wizkid’s “One Love,” Joeboy’s “Osadebe,” Bloody Civilian’s “Natural Mystic,” YKB’s album “Yusful Music Reloaded” and more. They share their opinion on Amapiano’s dominance in the Nigerian industry and question if is it’s time for something new. They then discuss the music rollout culture in Nigeria and suggest the need for artists to do better.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

On this episode, Sharon and Bola review the latest music releases including Portable’s “Tony Montana of London” (EP), Wurld ft. Odumodublvck “No Suffer,” Khaid & Gyakie “Run Away” and Victony’s “Everything.” They also discuss changes in the Jonzing World roster; Ruger’s departure and The Glorious Boy’s emergence. The episode ends with their opinions on the Headies Awards moving back to Nigeria.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji and Sharon review new releases including Ayra Starr’s “Commas,” Zlatan & Asake’s “Bust Down,” Usher ft. Pheelz’ “Ruin,” Iyanya’s “Once Upon A Cat” (Album) and Ajebo Hustlers ft. Odumodublvck’s “Celine Dion.” Amongst other things, they discuss Joeboy's departure from Empawa and launch of his new label, the potential impact of the United Music Group and TikTok dispute on Afrobeats artists and debate the viability of Manny Wellz’ approach to streaming platforms. ...

On this episode, Bola, Deji and Moyo review music releases from last week, including Kizz Daniel ft Davido’s “Twe Twe” (Remix), Ckay’s two pack “Is It You/Mysterious Love,” Fave’s “Belong to You,” Jeriq & PsychoYP’s “Evil Twin” EP and Candybleakz ft Simi - Wale (Remix). The 66th Grammy Awards take place next weekend and with a host of Nigerian artists in the running, Deji and Bola share their predictions on who'll be leaving with gold-plated gramophones. Hosted on Acast. See...

On this episode, Sharon, Bola and Deji highlight their favourite tracks from last week, including Skepta, Odumodublvck & Idris Elba ft.Tribal Mark’s “Jangrova,” Major League DJz ft. Victony’s “Margaret,” F3line’s “Day One” and Joyce Olong’s “Disappear.” Triggered by the brouhaha involving Prettyboy D-O and Teezee over the past week, they delve into D-O’s artistry and relevance in the industry. To close out, they draw a parallel between Prime Video's recent withdrawal from the African...

On this episode, Deji, Sharon and Moyo are back with insightful and humorous opinions on last week’s music releases, particularly on Black Sherif’s “January 9th,” 21 Savage ft Burna Boy & Metro Boomin’s “Just Like Me,” Deela & Somadina’s “Lagos,” and Vector & Bella Shmurda’s “If They Are Real.” Using Fireboy’s statement on the reason behind his shift in music, they discuss the different experiences that affect the quality of music artists put out. To close out, they highlight...

On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers review their favourite music released in December 2023, including Wizkid's S2 (EP), Chike & Mohbad's "Egwu," Brazy's "Afro Sexy" (EP), Kizz Daniel's "Too Busy To Be Bae / Twe Twe" and more. They review Rolling Stone’s inclusion of three Nigerian albums in its 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time list, criticizing it as a lazy choice that does not reflect the plethora of great albums from the country. Lastly, they share opposing views on Fave’s reaction...

On this special episode, the hosts of With An S reflect on their personal experiences in 2023, highlighting both their victories and the valuable lessons they learned. They also dig into their goals for 2024, emphasizing their dedication to personal growth and the importance of billing for their expertise.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To close out 2023, Moyo, Bola, and Deji give an overview of the Afrobeats scene, highlighting the artists, producers, and projects that defined the year. Delving into the current global dominance of Afrobeats, they identify areas for improvement and highlight the industry's collaborative effort to create a more progressive industry.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji and Bola run through their favorite Afrobeats artist and producer duos, celebrating the powerful dynamics that create the best music and moments for music lovers everywhere. They discuss stellar collaborations, including songs and projects from Melvitto and Gabzy, Asake and Magicsticks, Sarz and Wizkid, Spax Classic and Show Dem Camp, and a few more notable talents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers share their favourite and least favourite interactions with artists. They also delve deeper into whether artists' online personas impact their success and their connection with fans.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji, Bola and Moyo reflect on the year in music by sharing the data gleaned from Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music end-of-year reports, drawing conclusions on the top artists and songs via those formats. They also touch on some of last week's releases including Flavour's “African Royalty” album, Tyla's “TYLA” EP, Odumodublvck's “Eziokwu (Uncut)”, Pheelz' “Pheelz Good (Triibe Tape)” EP and GDZILLA's “High Tension”. Finally, they discuss the accusations of misogyny around...