Afrobeats To The World Space [ATTW]

Emmanuel Owoniyi
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Hosted by Emmanuel Owoniyi and Belema Iyo, ATTW Space is Afrobeats' foremost public form, discussing and documenting the prominence of the African genre on a global scale. The podcast is voiced by a community of music professionals, artistes, and enthusiasts recorded on X(Twitter Spaces) on Monday nights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. ZaylevelOneThousand | Ep. 96

    3D AGO

    ZaylevelOneThousand | Ep. 96

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we break down the conversation sparked by Omah Lay’s recent remarks about Afrobeats being largely rooted in Yoruba culture and centered in Lagos, unpacking what he meant, why it stirred debate, and how history, industry structure, and regional influence all shape the sound’s global identity. We also dive into Crayon’s Twitter crash out and the rumors surrounding his reported exit from Mavin Records, exploring what this could mean for artist label relationships in today’s Afrobeats ecosystem. Finally, we present a forward looking theory on what the next evolution of Afrobeats could look like, drawing a parallel to the disruptive Opium wave in hip hop led by acts like Playboi Carti, and asking whether a darker, more experimental subculture could emerge from the underground and reshape the genre. 00:00:00 - Intro  00:00:22 - Turntable Charts TOP 10  00:09:00 - Omah Lay “Afrobeats is Lagos and Yoruba ” 00:33:08 - Artists are told to include Yoruba Lamba  00:45:07 - Artists should provide nuanced takes 00:56:20 - There is an advantage to being in Lagos and being Yoruba  01:44:36 - Spotify paid over 60 billion Naira to artists in 2025  02:09:41 - Crayon calls out Former label Mavin Records  02:34:52 - Crayon is successful 02:56:55 - A theory on the next evolution of Afrobeats  03:18:53 - Mavo represents a specific culture  03:47:27 - ZayLevel one thousand 03:52:44 - Moral of the day  Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3h 54m
  2. No More Way For Gaslighting ft. WeareproducHERS | ATTW Space Ep 95

    6D AGO

    No More Way For Gaslighting ft. WeareproducHERS | ATTW Space Ep 95

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we’re joined by members of WeareproducHERs alongside their founder Gbots for a conversation about women making their mark in music production and the importance of building spaces that support female creatives in the industry. We talk about how the WeareproducHERs community is creating opportunities for female producers, engineers, and songwriters through workshops, collaborations, and initiatives that help women grow, learn, and connect. We also highlight their upcoming Creative Shutdown event happening April 3rd. We also get into some music conversations — breaking down the TurnTable Charts Top 10, discussing the similarities between Drake and Davido, and diving into a classic album conversation. Plus, we react to some new music, including Ayra Starr’s “Where Do We Go” and Mavo’s “Mofe.” 00:00:00 - Intro  00:00:45 - Turntables Chart Top Ten  00:13:17 - WeareproducHERs Joins the space  00:23:30 - Meeting some of the community members  00:26:48 - Female producer experiences  00:30:12 - How can men be good allies  00:52:15 - Sarkodie sells out Royal Albert Hall and announces the 02 Arena for 2027 March  01:02:46 - Drake and Davido have a lot in common (a conversation about classic Albums) 01:06:01 - Definition of a Classic Album  01:15:09 - Asake’s Classics  01:50:33 - Top 5 Mavin Ensemble Records. 02:06:44 - Lovn New Music  02:18:24 - How Signing to a Label Impacts Your Brand Today 02:42:45 - Ayra Starr New Music  03:01:12 - No11, Focalistic, Ciza, Famous Pluto : How Far Remix  03:23:05 - Mavo’s New Song: Mofe  03:56:13 - Kayode’s Viral Resurgence 03:13:24 - Moral of the day (NMWFPP)   Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    4h 4m
  3. 'Afrobeats has Declined', what next? | Ep. 94

    MAR 4

    'Afrobeats has Declined', what next? | Ep. 94

    With the recent conversation about Afrobeats and its decline, in pure ATTW we opened the discussion to understand what sparked the conversation again, if the statement holds weigh, and how to come out of it. The episode had industry professionals like accountants, strategists, talent managers, artists and producers share their individual accounts on the situation and propose the way forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3h 37m
  4. A Nigerian Hip-Hop Conversation with Erigga | ATTW Space Ep 93

    FEB 25

    A Nigerian Hip-Hop Conversation with Erigga | ATTW Space Ep 93

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we sit down with Erigga to talk about his journey from Warri to becoming one of Nigeria’s most respected rap voices. He shares insights on hip hop culture, rap beefs, and why he believes they have become toxic and unproductive for the industry. We also discuss growth, authenticity, and the importance of collaboration. Plus, we highlight how Spotify marks five years in Africa and what that milestone means for African artists. 00:00:00 - Welcoming Erigga to the Space 00:12:36 - Fan Interaction Session with Erigga 00:24:16 - Erigga Shares His Thoughts on Rap Feuds 00:35:47 - BSH Chats with Erigga 00:51:32 - From Warri to Making It in Lagos 01:12:22 - Exploring the Origins of Afrobeats 01:43:27 - A Conversation with Mavo and Sssoundgawd Aura on Salad 02:31:23 - Tec & Akinola Davies wins BAFTA Award, Funding for the Nigerian Creative space 03:00:09 - Debating Whether Zaylevelten Is an Afrobeats Act 03:26:18 - Examining Who Gains from the Afrobeats Umbrella 03:37:18 - The Need for Balance Among Nigerian Artistes 03:41:46 - Celebrating Five Years of Spotify in Africa 03:54:26 - Moral of the day (Pour The World Spit) Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3h 55m
  5. Billboard names Rema as a One-Hit Wonder, New Music & more | ATTW Space Ep 92

    FEB 18

    Billboard names Rema as a One-Hit Wonder, New Music & more | ATTW Space Ep 92

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we broke down the Billboard article that called Rema a one hit wonder and why that label misses the bigger picture of his impact and global run. We shared our picks for the best Valentine’s Afrobeats songs and what makes a love record truly timeless in today’s soundscape. The conversation also explored the dynamics of the music industry, looking at artists like ZayLevelten signing with foreign labels and what that means for ownership, growth, and the future of the Nigerian music industry. 00:00:00 - Intro  00:03:10 - Turntables Chart Top 10  00:19:14 - Billboard names Rema as a one hit wonder 00:40:46 - Attacks on Afrobeats Journalists  01:19:58 - Nobody has called Omah lay a one hit wonder yet  01:22:14 - Perfect Valentines Afrobeats songs?  01:41:28 - New music: Wande Coal, Qing Madi, EasyScope  01:47:56 - Would Nigerian Labels know what to do with Zaylevelten?  02:20:02 - Who trained the Nigerian ears for the like of Zaylevelten  02:24:37 - What does Asake have to do with this era  02:43:02 - Moral of the day (Study the evolution of things).  Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 44m
  6. New Music: Omah Lay, Shoday, ft. Kemuel | ATTW Space Ep 91

    FEB 11

    New Music: Omah Lay, Shoday, ft. Kemuel | ATTW Space Ep 91

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we’re joined by guest artiste Kemuel for an honest and engaging conversation about his journey, sound, and growth as an artist. He opens up about his relationship with Wizkid and DJ Tunez, sharing insights into their collaborations, creative energy, and the importance of not feeling pressured by what’s popular. We also dive into the latest in music, breaking down new releases from Omah Lay, taking a deep listen into Shoday’s debut album, and discussing fresh drops from J. Cole, Tems, Burna Boy, Don Toliver, and Rema. From Afrobeats to hip-hop and everything in between, this episode is packed with real talk, industry gems, and our unfiltered takes on the sounds shaping the culture right now. 00:00:00 - Turntables Chart Top 10  00:18:58 - Kemuel joins the space talks about Wizkid and DJ tunez  00:55:12 - Kemuel on handling the pressure of what sound is popular. 01:15:56 - New music : Omah Lay  01:46:43 - Shoday’s Album Hybrid  02:03:45 - Is it premature for Shoday to try and crossover? 02:21:05 - More new music: J cole, Tems, Rema, Don Toliver, Burna Boy 02:46:56 - ReLPI vs MCSN Update  02:56:43 - New music : Gimba  03:02:12 - Oshamo Shina Rampe 03:13:11 - Sahrai ILY!  03:15:19 - Moral of the day (The thing you are looking for is at home) Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3h 16m
  7. Tyla Wins Her 2nd Grammy | ATTW Space Ep 90

    FEB 4

    Tyla Wins Her 2nd Grammy | ATTW Space Ep 90

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we recap the recent Grammy Awards with a focus on African moments, including Tyla’s win, Davido’s loss, and what it all meant for the African music industry. Joined by Grammy members Dolapo Amusat, Founder of WeTalkSound, and Gracey May, who were both in Los Angeles, we share insider insights from the ceremony and highlight the Nigerian music industry’s reaction. 00:00:00 - Intro + Turntables Charts Top10 00:06:49 - Opening up the Grammy conversation 00:11:52 - Dolapo Amusat joins the space  00:45:27 - There are different Grammy chapters  01:04:25 - Questioning Tyla’s Africaness journalist integrity 01:13:08 - The lack of Award institutions in Nigeria/Africa 01:29:48 - Davido’s tweet after losing 01:39:48 - Grace May joins the space   02:03:20 - What work does the African insert need to do  02:26:21 - Building bridges between Nigeria and LA 02:45:50 - Stans Causing Problems  02:50:49 - Moral of the day (Be the change you want to see in the world) Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 56m
  8. Comparing Wizkid to Fela, Real Vol.1 Reviews & more | ATTW Space Ep 89

    JAN 28

    Comparing Wizkid to Fela, Real Vol.1 Reviews & more | ATTW Space Ep 89

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we break down the ongoing dispute between ReLPI, the Nigerian Copyright Commission, and MCSN over unpaid levies and royalty collection in Nigeria’s music industry, and what it could mean for record labels and rights holders going forward. We also discuss Wizkid finally responding to Seun Kuti after his comments on legacy and relevance in Nigerian music. To round things off, we share our thoughts on the new Wizkid and Asake joint EP Real Vol. 1 and the early reactions around it. 00:00:00 - Intro + ReLPI vs MCSN  00:22:36 - Who is recognized as a CMO ?  00:32:32 - Label interest and artiste interest  01:42:56 - Fela Legacy (Wiskid VS Seun Kuti) 02:30:51 - New music : Real Vol 1 Wizkid Asake 03:08:27 - Wizkid using writers  03:16:28 - New music : Seyi Vibez , Omah Lay  03:29:57 - Moral of the day Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    3h 31m
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Hosted by Emmanuel Owoniyi and Belema Iyo, ATTW Space is Afrobeats' foremost public form, discussing and documenting the prominence of the African genre on a global scale. The podcast is voiced by a community of music professionals, artistes, and enthusiasts recorded on X(Twitter Spaces) on Monday nights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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