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. Pay Real Graphics Designers. |ATTWSpace Ep. 106

    9 HRS AGO

    Pay Real Graphics Designers. |ATTWSpace Ep. 106

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we break down the latest TurnTable Chart Top 10, dive into the BET Awards nominations and what they mean for the culture, talk about Qing Madi’s EP title and the anticipation around the project, and unpack the growing conversation around AI cover arts in Afrobeats including the buzz surrounding Blaqbonez and Asake’s Chanel. We also touch on exciting upcoming music from Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, and Mavo, with plenty of hot takes. 00:00:00 - Intro  00:01:39 - Turntable Chart Top 10  00:10:15 - BET Awards Nomination 00:37:17 - Qing Madi’s Ep Title 00:43:15 - Ai Cover Arts In Afrobeats 01:41:10 - New Music: Larry Gaga, Olamide, Mavo, Kidd Cardar 01:54:25 - New Music: Idris Epba, Angelique Kidjo 02:04:06 - Ckay Is Your Punishment 02:24:44 - World songs And World Cup In The US 02:34:55 - New Music: Odumodublvck,Zlatan,Moelogo 02:40:10 - Blaqbonez, Asake Chanel 03:02:48 - Upcoming Music: Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Mavo 03:24:24 - 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 26m
  2. No Grace 4 Olódòs. |ATTWSpace Ep. 105

    MAY 19

    No Grace 4 Olódòs. |ATTWSpace Ep. 105

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we unpack the ongoing beef between Zaylevelten and Carter Efe, dive into the conversation around Llona’s Homeless documentary, and break down the messy scandal involving Chike, Frank Edoho and how it may or may not affect ChIke's career going forward. We also share our thoughts on Famous Pluto’s debut project and highlight some of the biggest trending moments in Afrobeats right now. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:11 - Turntable Chart Top 10 00:17:36 - Llona’s Homeless Documentary 00:31:40 - Is Llona Consistent Enough? 01:01:44 - Zaylevelten VS Carter Efe  01:43:29 - Chike Boo Of The Booless 02:12:33 - New Music: Johnny Drille, Kunmie, Wizkid 02:25:18 - Famous Pluto Debut Album Review 02:32:54 - New Music: Efe Oraka, Kizzdaniel 02:43:51 - BNXN, SARZ EP REVIEW 02:55:46 - 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.

    2h 56m
  3. Flog A Stan Today. |ATTW Space Ep. 104

    MAY 12

    Flog A Stan Today. |ATTW Space Ep. 104

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we unpacked the brewing tension between Adekunle Gold and Seyi Vibez after Seyi Vibez fired back at what fans believe was a subtle jab on Adekunle Gold’s “Life of the Faaji,” where the “Fuji Moto” reference sparked a full-blown social media war. From cryptic lyrics to direct insults on X, we broke down how ego, branding, and the struggle for ownership of the modern fuji-inspired sound may be fueling one of Afrobeats’ most unexpected clashes right now. We also got into the internet chaos surrounding Rihanna, Tyla, and Ayra Starr after viral Met Gala moments reignited fan wars across Africa’s pop scene. Was Rihanna really ignoring Tyla? Why did fans drag Ayra Starr into it after Rihanna’s “Who’s Dat Girl” post? And how did a simple red carpet interaction become another exhausting stan-war debate about validation, visibility, and who really represents the new face of African pop globally? We unpacked the nuance behind the timelines, the fan narratives, and why both Tyla and Ayra Starr have repeatedly tried to shut down comparisons between them. Then we wrapped things up with the launch of CREAM Platform 3.0 by D'banj — a move that has artists and creatives talking after claims that musicians can now earn up to ₦70 million from one million downloads on the platform. We explored what this could mean for independent artists, whether CREAM’s direct-to-fan monetization model can genuinely compete with traditional streaming revenue, and why D’banj’s long-running vision for creator empowerment keeps resurfacing in conversations about the future of African music business. 00:00:00 - Intro  00:01:47 - Turntables Chart Top 10  00:13:18 - Adekunle Gold VS Seyi Vibez  00:35:26 - What does Burna Boy have to do with this? 01:10:12 - Rhiana VS Tyla  01:31:04 - Ayra Starr’s position in this feud 01:45:07 - Tyla does not speak up for Ayra Starr 02:10:07 - Sarz & BNXN joint project  02:14:25 - New Music: Olamide, Kashcoming, Lojay, Tay Iwar, Emah Onigah  02:27:48 - D’banj launches CREAM 3.0 02:53:45 - Can DTC work in Nigeria?  02:58:06 - Wala Davies AKA Tec Wins AMVCA 03:00:42 - 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 2m
  4. Fans React to Asake Money Album. |ATTW Space Ep. 103

    MAY 5

    Fans React to Asake Money Album. |ATTW Space Ep. 103

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we break down Asake’s new M$NEY album with unfiltered reactions from the room as everyone shares what they love and what they are not fully sold on. From the production to the melodies and overall direction, the conversation highlights how the project hits for some listeners while leaving others wanting more. We get into the ongoing debate around Asake’s sound, asking whether he is now fully stepping into the Amapiano lane and what happened to the raw energy fans associate with his earlier “military era” style. That question sparks a deeper discussion about growth, identity, and expectations.  We also touch on Bankulli’s recent controversial take about there being no real Big 3 in the Afrobeats industry. 00:00:00 - Intro  00:01:01 - Asake M$NEY Album Review 00:08:16 - What's wrong with Asake’s Album Intro 00:29:27 - Asake Is An Amapiano Artist 01:13:05 - The Production Of M$NEY 01:30:34 - Wa & Remember Are On The Same Level 01:55:53 - Where Is The Album From The Military Era 02:16:59 - Bankulli Says No Big 3 02:37:44 - New Music: Shoday, Olamide 02:31:06 - New Music: Ice Prince , Dwin The Stoic  02:40:04 - New music: Musta4a, The Kazeez  02:44:01 - Fally Ipupa Live @ Stade De France  02:49:50 - Adekunle Gold’s North American Dates 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 52m
  5. International Label Seductions. |ATTW Space Ep. 102

    APR 28

    International Label Seductions. |ATTW Space Ep. 102

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we break down the Fat Joe vs BNXN situation, giving context to the viral clash. After Fat Joe claimed on a podcast that he influenced BNXN’s name change from Buju and suggested Afrobeats has Jamaican roots, BNXN fired back, calling out the comments and defending both his rebrand and African music culture. We also touch on GoodGirl LA’s VMF exit, the Qing Madi and Jton Music situation, and the reality of foreign labels targeting African artists. We also get into new music, from Fola’s “Fine Ting” to Bella Shmurda’s “Ara” with Olamide and more. 00:00:00 - Intro  00:04:22 - Turntable Chart Top 10 00:19:03 - Artistes you want to see collaborate  00:49:13 - Fat Joe VS BNXN  01:04:32 - Good Girl LA Leaves VMF  01:17:14 - Qing Madi VS Jton Music  01:34:50 - Foreign labels will seduce your artiste  02:18:18 - New Music :Fola Fine ting 02:26:36 - Fine $hit or no Fine $hit  02:38:34 - New Music , Bells Shmurda, Teni, Smur Lee. 02:54:33 - AI infiltrates afrobeats 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 28m
  6. Only Bad Women In This Establishment ft. Yörkk |ATTW Space Ep. 101

    APR 21

    Only Bad Women In This Establishment ft. Yörkk |ATTW Space Ep. 101

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we break down the latest twist in the ongoing clash between Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez as ACL returns to DSPs, with Blaqbonez adding a few new lines aimed at OD. We get into what changed, what it means, and who’s really up in this round.We also talk about Fola’s Indigo O2 show, the energy around it, and what it says about his current run.To wrap things up, we have a quick interview with Yörkk, where he speaks on his recent track “Digga,” the sound behind it, as we give him the nickname “Moses.” 00:00:00 - Intro  00:08:37 - Turntable Charts Top 10  00:30:51 - Odumodublvck VS Blaqbonez Update  01:03:41 - Fola Live At Indigo 02 01:21:39 - Where Are The Concert Videos  01:32:07 - New Music : Taves,Yorkk, Mavo, No11 02:06:25 - New Music : Fali Ipupa, Wizkid  02:22:06 - New Music : Tyla , Zara Lasson  02:39:22 - The Parallels Between Rihana,Ayra Start & Tyla 02:41:36 - New Music: Bnxn, Sarz, Kidd Carder  02:56:41 - Yorkk Joins The Space  03:16:16 - 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 18m
  7. OBOCHELLA ft. Ayo Benzi & ODUMODUBLVCK |ATTW Space Ep. 100

    APR 14

    OBOCHELLA ft. Ayo Benzi & ODUMODUBLVCK |ATTW Space Ep. 100

    Happy 100th episode to all who celebrate. Thank you to everyone for riding with us this far. In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we’re joined by Ayo Benzi, winner of Next Afrobeats Star, who talks about his rise and what’s next. We break down Davido’s performance at Coachella and discuss Justin Bieber bringing out Tems and Wizkid to perform the Essence remix. We also get into the situation between DJ Tunez and Burna Boy, and have an unexpected pull up from Odumodublvck, who comes through to clear the air on the ongoing ACL copyright issues, as we reflect on the journey so far with everyone sharing some of their favorite moments from the show. 00:00:00 - Intro  00:03:25 - Ayo Benzi Next Afrobeats Super Star Winner 00:11:39 - Sarz Told Ayo Benzi He wanted to Work  00:33:14 - OBOCHELLA Davido Live At Coachella 01:17:06 - Turntable Chart Top 10 01:35:12 - Dj Tunez VS BurnaBoy 02:00:30 - The Big 3 Have Not Helped The Infrastructure 02:07:15 - Odumodublvck Joins The Space 02:34:48 - New Music: Ayra, Mavo, Johnny Drill & more 02:47:46 - New Music: Adekunle Gold,Olamide, Zlatan 03:05:07 - What is Your Favorite ATTW Space? 03:36:34 - 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 38m
  8. SEEKING CLARITY OF MIND | ATTW Space Ep. 99

    APR 7

    SEEKING CLARITY OF MIND | ATTW Space Ep. 99

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we dive deep into Omah Lay’s sophomore album Clarity of Mind, unpacking the sound, themes, and what it means for his evolution as an artist. We also break down the 2026 Homecoming Festival lineup, sharing our thoughts and the internet’s reactions, from hits to misses and everything in between. Plus, we tap into fresh sounds from Oladapo, Zerry DL, Igwe Aka and more. 00:00:00 - Intro  00:00:52 - Omah Lay Clarity Of Mind Album Review  00:25:30 - How Omah Lay transitioned into up tempo songs with Boy Alone Deluxe 00:54:49 - Has Omah Lay Found Clarity Of mind? 01:26:58 - Too healed to listen to Omah Lay  01:33:00 - Omah Lay’s Cultural Impact  02:02:19 - Omay Lay’s recent controversial take  02:43:26 - Homecoming 2026 Lineup & performances 02:59:35 - Blaqbonez’s Loyalty might be coming back 03:05:44 - New Music: Zerry DL, Oladapo, Igwe AKA etc 03:18:36 - 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 22m
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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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