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. 6d ago

    ASAKE IGWT Tour Houston Recap, Afropus Fest: Victony, Davido, Tems & Others + New Music & More| Ep. 121

    In this episode, we dive into some of the biggest conversations happening across African music right now. We kick things off with TurnTable’s Top 10, looking at the artists and songs making waves and what the latest rankings say about the current state of the music scene. We then get into AfroPlus Fest, discussing standout performances from Victony, Davido, Tems, Ayra Starr, NO11, Uncle Waffles and other African artists who brought their sound and energy to the festival. Next, we recap Asake’s In God We Trust Tour stop in Houston, breaking down the show, the performance, the crowd and the overall experience. We also discuss Asake’s cancelled LA show and the circumstances and conversations surrounding the cancellation. Finally, we spoke about Show Dem Camp’s Afrika Magik Tour. We talk about the show, the group’s growing international audience and an insider’s opinion that they could have taken a bigger risk with the venue. Did Show Dem Camp play it too safe in Toronto, or was choosing a smaller venue the smarter move? 00:00:00 - Turntables Top 10 00:10:06 - Afroplus Fest : Victony, Davido, Tems, Ayra Starr & Others 00:19:39 - Asake Cancels LA Show. 00:30:27 - Asake Houston Show Recap. 00:44:25 - Show Dem Camp Toronto Show 01:05:41 - New Music: Omah Lay, Mavo etc 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.

    ASAKE IGWT Tour Houston Recap, Afropus Fest: Victony, Davido, Tems & Others + New Music & More| Ep. 121

  2. Sep 1

    18th Headies Nominations ft. Nominees Ycee & Ṣẹwà | Ep. 120

    In this episode, we take a deep dive into the 18th Headies Award nominations and what they say about the current state and direction of African music. We discuss whether The Headies is genuinely championing emerging talent or taking advantage of the growing underground music scene, while also examining the awards’ growing relationship with Afro-Canadian artists. Why do Afro-Canadian artistes need The Headies, and what does their inclusion mean for the awards’ influence beyond Nigeria? We also revisit Ycee’s unpleasant experience with The Headies, using his story to unpack some of the controversies and criticisms that have surrounded one of Nigeria’s most prestigious music awards. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. We discuss SirRaheem’s decision to quit music and what his exit says about the realities and challenges facing artists trying to build sustainable careers in the industry. To wrap things up, we get into new music, spotlighting recent releases and artists including Fxrtune, Dante Clyde, Blaqbonez, and more. 00:00:00 - Turntable Chart Top 10  00:05:37 - Turntable Chart Commentary 00:17:42 - The 18th Hearties Award Nominations  00:35:44 - Rookie Of The Year  01:25:57 - Is Headies Using The UG Artistes  01:45:58 - Music Video Of The Year  02:18:21 - Why Afro Canadians Need The Headies 02:39:30 - Ycee’s Unpleasant Experience With Headies 02:53:16 - Next Rated Artiste  03:19:34 - Best Female Artiste  03:22:29 - Beat Male Artiste 03:28:09 - SirRaheem Quits Music  03:31:02 - New Music: Fxrtune, Dante Clyde, Blaqbonez etc. 03:47:03 - 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.

    18th Headies Nominations ft. Nominees Ycee & Ṣẹwà | Ep. 120

  3. Aug 25

    Victony’s STARLIFE Album, Asake’s IGWT Tour & All Points East & More ft. YCEE | Ep. 119

    In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we dive deep into Victony’s STARLIFE album, breaking down the standout tracks, production, songwriting, and whether the project lives up to expectations from one of Afrobeats’ most exciting young stars. We also discuss the VMAs removing the Best Afrobeats category, what that decision could mean for Afrobeats’ growing global recognition, and are joined by surprise guest Ycee to get his perspective on the conversation. Then, we hear firsthand from fans who attended Asake’s IGWT Tour stops in Toronto and Chicago. They join the conversation to review and critique the live experience, from Asake’s performance and stage presence to the production, energy, crowd, and overall concert experience. Finally, we recap All Points East, discussing performances from Tems and Ayra Starr, the atmosphere, standout moments, and the continued impact of African artists on major international festival stages. It’s a packed conversation covering Afrobeats, album reviews, live shows, African music, and the biggest conversations happening across the culture right now. 00:00:00 - Turntable Charts Top 10  00:11:22 - Victony Starlife Album Review  01:19:45 - VMAs Removes Afrobeats Category  01:44:01 - Asake Toronto Show Review 01:55:21 - Asake Chicago Show Review 02:09:29 - Ycee Speaks On Streaming With Carter Efe  02:13:49 - All Points East Concert (Ayra,Tems) 02:18:37 - 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.

    Victony’s STARLIFE Album, Asake’s IGWT Tour & All Points East & More ft. YCEE | Ep. 119

  4. Aug 20

    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.

    A STARRGIRL TAKEOVER | Ep. 118

  5. 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.

    Two Squares & One Tea | Ep. 117

  6. 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.

    ORIADÉ (Why The Crown?) | Ep. 116

  7. 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.

    Who's Really That Girl? | Ep. 115

  8. 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.

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