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.

8 hrs ago

A STARRGIRL TAKEOVER | Ep. 118

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we dive into Ayra Starr’s new album Starrgirl with a full review of the project, breaking down the standout moments, sounds, themes, and our biggest takeaways. We also check in on the TurnTable Chart Top 10, unpack the lyrics and meaning behind “Midnight In New York,” and discuss the ongoing conversation around why some men don’t listen to female artistes. Plus, we spotlight fresh music from Kunmie, Oladapo, and Paxslim, sharing our first impressions and thoughts on their latest releases. 🎧 Enjoyed the episode? Don’t forget to leave us a rating, follow and subscribe to #ATTWSpace, and share this episode with a friend. Your support helps us keep the conversation going! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:28 - Turntable Chart Top 10 00:26:45 - Ayra Starr StarrGirl Album Review 01:52:42 - Midnight In New York Breakdown 02:26:50 - Men Don’t Listen to Female Artistes 02:45:32 - New Music : Kunmie, Oladapo 02:57:55 - New Music : Paxslim 03:07:43 - The Misunderstood Theory 03:13:19 - 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.
Aug 11

Two Squares & One Tea | Ep. 117

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we get into the hottest conversations shaping Afrobeats right now. We unpack the Zaylevelten vs Afrobeats Tag debate and what it says about the way Afrobeats is being represented, discussed and defined online. We also run through the TurnTable Chart Top 10, taking a closer look at the artists and songs dominating the Nigerian music landscape right now. Then, we get into one of the biggest stories currently surrounding Nigerian music: the ongoing P-Square family feud. We break down the latest developments in the long-running fallout between Peter and Paul Okoye, as well as the wider dispute involving their elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye. With fresh allegations, public statements, reactions from fellow celebrities and fans increasingly taking sides, the situation has once again become a major talking point across Nigerian pop culture. We discuss where things currently stand, the issues keeping the brothers apart. And, of course, we get into the new music making waves. We talk about Rema’s latest single “TEA”, his first single of 2026, alongside fresh releases from Fireboy DML, Ruger and Llona. It’s charts, culture, controversy, new music and, naturally, plenty of tea. ☕️ 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:20 - Zaylevelten VS Afrobeats Tag 00:51:35 - P Square’s ongoing feud update 01:59:28 - Turntable Chart Top 10 02:09:13 - New Music : Rema Tea 02:28:35 - New Music : Fireboy DML 02:40:55 - New Music : Ruger 02:53:00 - New Music : Llona 03:01:11 - 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.
Aug 4

ORIADÉ (Why The Crown?) | Ep. 116

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we dive into the biggest stories shaping the music scene this week! We kick things off with a breakdown of the latest TurnTable Chart Top 10, highlighting who's dominating the charts. We also discuss Tyla's cancellation of her Lagos show, what it means for fans, and the reactions surrounding the announcement., We then also spoke on Davido's sixth studio album, Oriade, exploring expectations and what we took from it. We also review some of the new releases, from Odeal, Moliy, and the collaboration between BNXN and Asake. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:55 - Turntable Chart Top 10 00:20:40 - Tyla Cancels Lagos Show 00:55:27 - Bycotting Hypocrisy 01:12:08 - Davido Oriade 02:31:29 - New Music: Odeal 02:44:29 - New Music: Moliy 02:53:09 - New Music : Bnxn, Asake 03:15:32 - 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.
Jul 28

Who's Really That Girl? | Ep. 115

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we dive into Tyla's A Pop Album and discuss whether she's truly ready to headline London's iconic O2 Arena. We also break down the latest TurnTable Top 10 Chart, share our thoughts on Mavo's Business Mixtape, Zaylevelten's B4SAVEME EP, and Taves' Popstar: Side A. Plus, we talk about Asake's M$NEY Spotify Live in London performance and the growing anticipation around Rema's upcoming album title. Tune in for all the latest music news, reviews, and unfiltered conversations from the culture. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:35 - Tyla A Pop Album 00:56:47 - Is Tyla O2 Arena Ready? 01:05:42 - Turntable Chart Top 10 01:13:55 - New Music: Mavo Business Mixtape 01:49:33 - New Music : Zaylevelten B4SAVEME EP 01:59:40 - New Music: Taves Popstar Side A 02:15:25 - Asake M$NEY Live In London(Spotify Live) 02:43:32 - Rema’s Album Title? 02:46:19 - 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.
Jul 21

How To Stand Out At The World Cup Halftime Show | Ep. 114

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we dive into the Turntable Chart for this week and discuss what trends we are seeing as we enter the second half of the year. We also discuss the World Cup Halftime show dissecting our favorite parts and what we didn't like, plus what it was like witnessing Afrobeats star, Burna Boy on the world's biggest stage. We also discuss new music including Ladipoe's "Revival" album finally coming out, Mavo's new single & upcoming project, "Gimme Dat Ting" by Davido and NO11 and the build up to the Davido album, "Ori Ade", plus more including the impact Victony's new single "Slick" is achieving already. 00:00:00 - Top Ten Songs in Nigeria 00:26:50 - World Cup Halftime Recap 01:20:19 - Ladipoe’s Revival Album 01:49:21 - Davido and NO11 ‘Gimme Dat Ting’ 02:15:42 - More New Music 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.
Jul 14

Why Should You Care If It's AI ? ft. Beat Oven | Ep. 113

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we explore the rise and growing inevitability of AI in music through the viral case of Nigerian artist PAA3K, whose identity has sparked widespread debate over whether he's AI or human. Joining us is producer and composer Beat Oven, who shares his professional perspective on how AI is changing music creation and the industry at large. We also discuss Victony's new single "Slick," with many fans loving the song but wishing it was longer than its 1 minute 47 second runtime. Finally, we react to the snippet of "Gimme Dat Ting" by Davido and NO11, expected to appear on Davido's upcoming album, and share our first thoughts on the collaboration. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:08 - AI Artists On The Rise 00:07:06 - Beat Oven Joins The Space 00:33:25 - Is There A Right Way To Use AI 01:18:44 - What Choice Are You Making 01:46:45 - Discussing With An AI Artist 02:13:18 - TurnTable Chart Top 10 02:21:54 - Victony Slick 02:40:48 - Best Feature For Slick 03:16:00 - Fireboy Announces Album Zuko 03:22:20 - 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.
Jul 7

Mid-Year Music Review | Ep. 112

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we take a look at Nigerian music at the halfway point of the year, discussing the biggest songs, albums, and moments that have stood out so far.We also asked the community to share their picks for the Nigerian Song of the Year and Album of the Year so far, which led to some great conversations and plenty of different opinions. Tune in to hear the discussion and see if your favorites made the list. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:04 - Shakira & Burna Boy’s Dai Dai Global Rise 00:10:54 - Ayra Starr VS Mobstars 00:13:48 - TurnTables Chart Top 10 00:44:40 - Album/ Project Of The Year 01:15:42 - Song Of The Year 01:27:22 - Alte-cation 01:33:02 - More On Songs Of The Year 02:03:07 - New Music + Mainstream Embracing UG Sound & Artistes 02:22:27 - New Music: 1DRAG, Ekene 02:33:32 - New Music: Frenna, Odeal, Wizkid, Jorja Smith 02:40:49 - A Word From Our Sponsor 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.
Jun 30

Yes We Caine ft. Africaine | Ep. 111

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we welcome back Emmanuel, as we dive into another exciting week in music and culture. We also sit down with Africane for an insightful conversation about her latest project, the creative process behind it, her musical influences, working with Nonso Amadi the experiences shaping her sound, and much more. Later on we break down Davido's album announcement, celebrate Tems' incredible performances at the BET Awards, and share our thoughts on new music from Wande Coal, Wizkid, Ayra Starr, and more. Tune in for great conversations, fresh music takes, and everything happening in the world of Afrobeats and beyond. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:17 - TurnTable Chart Top 10 00:15:08 - Africaine Joins The Space 00:19:58 - Africaine On Working With Nonso Amadi 00:30:00 - Africaine’s Influences 00:43:30 - Davido’s Album Announcement 01:28:24 - BET Award + Tems’s US Impact 01:39:42 - New Music: Wande Coal ,Wizkid, BNXN, Ruger 02:01:02 - New Music: Falz, Boj, No 11, 02:25:58 - New Music: Joeboy, Oladapo, Remy Bagings 02:30:01 - New Music: Pegy Gu , Ayra Starr, Davido 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.

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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.

Creator

Emmanuel Owoniyi
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

124
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Emmanuel Owoniyi
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Afrobeats To The World Space [ATTW]