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It’s been a year of great music for Afrobeats, and to wrap up the year of hits, The Afrobeats Avengers take us through their rankings for the best albums and artists of 2024.
Listen to see if your favorites made the cut and comment below with your top 5 albums and artists for 2024!"
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On this episode, Sharon, Bola, and Deji review new music from the past week including Sute Iwar's "Escapism," SGaWD x JoulseDaKid's "Italia," Wapo's "Skin." They also take a deep dive into Wizkid's latest album "Morayo."
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On this episode, Bola and Deji are joined by emerging star FOLA. They dive into FOLA’s journey, from his early days as a secondary school rapper borrowing bars from his brother to impress girls, to carving out his own space in the music industry. FOLA burst onto the scene with a freestyle layered over a Wande Coal snippet, which he later transformed into his hit single Alone. Since then, he's been on a steady ascent, carving his path to the top of the music scene.
FOLA shares insights into the moments that have brought him this far, as well as the people who have played a pivotal role in his emergence.
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On this episode, Deji and Bola review music from the past two weeks including Fave’s "Dutty Love" EP, Olamide ft Russ "Hello Habibi," Wizkid’s “Kese (Dance),” Ajebo Hustlers ft Victony “Ave Maria,” Ruger ft Tiwa Savage "Toma Toma," and more. Thyey also discuss the 67th Grammy nominations and the possibility of Nigerian artists bagging an award.
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On this episode, Sharon and Deji review new music from the past week including Davido's "Awuke," Fido x Tiwa Savage's "Awolowo" remix, Mannywellz’ "Lala" EP, Kvng Vinci x Zerrydl's "HAUSAPIANO" remix, Anendlessocean's "OCTAGON" and more.
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Toyé’s introduction to music was unorthodox. While others in his secondary school joined the choir to explore their talents, Toyé joined so he could enjoy the privilege of dining at the Oba’s Palace. Though a mischievous plan, he was saved from the dread of boarding house meals, all while quietly nurturing his budding interest in music.
On this episode of "The Toyé Show," we dive into his early years creating music, the pivotal moment he decided to take his craft seriously, and his latest project, "Wahala in Paradise." From his unconventional beginnings to finding his voice as an artist, Toyé shares insights on his journey, influences, and what it means to stay true to his sound.
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On this episode, Bola, Deji, and Chibuzo review new releases from the previous week, including Juls’ “Leap of Faith,” Magixx’s “Lemme Know,” Qing Madi’s “Goosebumps,” 2Baba’s “Kuku Google Am,” and more.
They also get into a spirited discussion about the criteria for a global hit, categorizing it into three tiers and ranking Afrobeats hits accordingly.
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On this episode, Deji, Bola and Chibuzo review last week’s releases including Ckay’s “Emotions,” Bnxn ft Rema’s “Fi Kan We Kan,” Lojay’s “Falling/Unleashed,” Wizkid ft Brent Faiyaz’s “Piece of My Heart,” Tiwa Savage’s “Forgiveness,” Blaqbonez’s “Of Many Colours’:Orange” and more.
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On this episode, Deji is joined by rising superstar, KoldAF. They begin with Kold AF’s previous life, where she was studying to become a lawyer at Obafemi Awolowo University, and the push that encouraged her to take a chance in a career making music.
KoldAF takes us through a few of the highlights of her career so far, including her travels abroad, signing with Warner Music, and the creation of her most recent EP, “Kaution.” They break down the inspiration behind the EP and discuss her deviation from her usual R&B sound, exploring how she draws influences from Patois and incorporates elements of Caribbean rhythms.
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On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers review their favourite tracks and projects from the last two weeks, including Juls x Black Sherif x Projexx’s “Timing,” Blaqbonez’s “Haibo Freestyle,” Minz’s “By Any Minz,” Mavins x Andre Vibez x DanDizzy’s “Like,” Kaestyle’s “Happy People,” Toye’s “Wahala In Paradise,” Nasboi’s “in Nasboi I Trust,” Phyno’s “Full Time Job,” Reminisce’s “Sui Generis” and much more.
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Burna Boy's African Giant album helped turbocharge Burna's ascent with its release in 2019. On this episode, we revisit the album, its impact on our conceptualization of Afrobeats and how it helped spotlight Afrobeats to a global audience. With its blend of Afrobeat, dancehall, and hip-hop, African Giant captured Burna's Afro-fusion genius. We share our favourite tracks and moments and explore the album's lasting impact.
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On this episode, Deji and Moyo review Oxlade’s “Oxlade From Africa,” Nasboi’s “In Nasboi We Trust,” Ckay’s “In My Bed,” Kizz Daniel’s “We Must” and Deto Black’s “Tease.”
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In this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers are joined by Grammy Award-winning producer Tejiri Akpoghene.
Long before Future, Drake, and Tems’ track “Wait for U” was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2023, Tejiri had already envisioned his moment of Grammy recognition. Though unsure of how it would unfold, his belief never wavered. This conviction has fueled his inspiring journey through the music industry.
He discusses honing his craft from childhood, learning from Dede Mabiaku and Cobhams Asuquo, the creative scene at Covenant University, creating Tems’ “Higher,” and navigating life after his Grammy win.
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On this episode, Deji is joined by culture writer, Chibuzor Emmanuel to review new releases from last week, including Amindi x Amaarae’s “Lockjaw 2,” Pa Salieu’s “Allergy,” D3an x Smeez x Ema’s “Sabali,” and Onigah x DanDizzy x Kold AF’s “Kaution” (EP). They present compelling arguments for their artist of the year selections and explore the media’s responsibility in spreading both positive and negative news.
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On the latest episode of With An S, the Afrobeats Avengers are joined by Chocolate City CEO, Abuchi Peter Ugwu.
Ugwu who grew up in the label’s spiritual home, Jos, first came to prominence as an Audio Engineer who leveraged his proximity to Jesse Jagz, M.I. Abaga and Ice Prince into star turns on Ice Prince and Brymo’s Oleku, and Davido’s Dami Duro.
He digs into his brief spell as a mechanic, taking the Chocolate City job at an inflection point in the label’s trajectory, the current state of the industry and the strategies he deploys in building a cutting edge label.
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On this episode, Sharon, Deji, and Moyo review music from last week including Reekado Banks x Yinka Bernie x Bosco Soundtrack’s “Amazing Grace,” Tion Wayne ft Shallipopi’s “Forever,” Pa Salieu’s “Belly,” Alpha P’s “Welcome To The Pack” and mca$h x GMK’s “Love Dealer.” They discuss what makes a breakout star and present contenders for who might have been 2024’s stars.
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On this episode, Deji, Sharon, and Bola review new music including DJ Neptune x Qing Madi’s “Honest,” Zlatan’s “Till Thy Kingdom Come,” Ckay’s “Egwu Eji” and Niniola’s “Pepper Dem.” They discuss Fireboy’s highly anticipated album “Adedamola” at length, giving opposing opinions on their reception of the project.
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In their debut video episode, Afrobeats Avengers (Bola, Deji and Sharon) commemorate the 1st anniversary of the pod by reflecting on the origin story, high and low points and what the future holds.
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On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers review their favourite tracks from this week, including Omah Lay’s “Moving,” Oxlade x Fally Ipupa’s “IFA,” Majeed’s “Will I” and more. They also attempt to solve the latest issue in the music scene: who stole Omah Lay’s idea?
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On this episode, Bola and Deji are joined by Culture Custodian writer, Chibuzor Emmanuel to review new releases including Ayo Maff’s “MAFFIAN,” Jeriq’s “King,” Joeboy’s “Zombie,” London x Ayra Starr x 6lack’s “PINACOLADA” and more.
They briefly touch on Buju Banton’s statements on Afrobeats' substance, and dig into Chibuzor’s recent piece on “Nigeria’s Alternative Scene is in Another Golden Age.”
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