For The Love of Afrobeats

The Dignified Company
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For the Love of Afrobeats is a weekly podcast series, produced by iDEY.me and hosted by Industry insiders Adesope Olajide & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe. The podcast features the hosts analysing recent events in the afrobeats scene and their respective impacts on the culture. For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

  1. 23/09/2019

    FTLOA #48: Blaqbonez, Ycee, Tinny Entertainment, PelePele & more

    On episode 48 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; Ycee calling Tinny Entertainment CEO Fans going berserk after Naira Marley was barred from performing at UNILAG Rapper PelePele reportedly commits suicide Stonebwoy calls Kelvyn Boy "ungrateful" and reveals ex-manager Blakk Cedi is now his agent South African government now considering spanking children to be physical assault Mr Eazi and Sarkodie being accused of copyright infringement by Zaaki Azzay Blaqbonez takes the streets of Lagos to declare he is the "Best rapper in Africa" and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

    46 min

  2. 16/09/2019

    FTLOA #47: Burna Boy, MzVee, Umaru Bangura & more

    On episode 47 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; Davido gets engaged & announces pregnancy of his fiancee 2019 BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations (Best International Flow) Burna Boy slams a fan for not being "live enough" Shatta Wale refuses to return VGMA awards MzVee officially leaves Lynx Entertainment Captain of Sierra Leone's National Football team pays heavy price for missing a penalty DJ Arafat's grave vandalised by overzealous fans and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

    48 min

  3. 09/09/2019

    FTLOA #46: Xenophobia, Robert Mugabe, Akon, Tiwa Savage & more

    On episode 46 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; Wave of Xenophobia attacks in South Africa Burna Boy, Ycee, M.I. Abaga & AKA in heated exchange over SA's xenophobia wave Mafikizolo cancelled in Zimbabwe because of Xenophobia attacks Zambian DJ allegedly beaten for playing South African music in nightclub Robert Mugabe dies at the age of 95 Tiwa Savage new single & Listening Session Akon claiming to have signed Wizkid, Davido & P-Square in 2008 Fancy Gadam reveals he almost quit music in 2018 and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

    51 min

  4. 02/09/2019

    FTLOA #45: Carnival weekend, Felabration UK, BHIM Nation & more

    On episode 45 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; Carnival weekend 2019 - One Africa Music Fest, Koko Concert, Joor London Party & Shopsydoo & Friends Felabration UK Yemi Alade "Woman of Steel" album Trouble in BHIM Nation - Blakk Cedi reportedly ends working relationship with Stonebwoy Akesse Brempong urges churches to invest in gospel artistes and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

    40 min

  5. 19/08/2019

    FTLOA #44: DJ Arafat, Khafi, Tekno, Emtee & more

    On episode 44 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; DJ Arafat's demise Basketball Africa League Big Brother Naija contestant Khafi's sex controversy Notjustok's Top10 Nigerian DJs list Tekno producing Swae Lee & Drake's new single "Won't be late" Emtee departing Ambitiouz Entertainment and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

    34 min

  6. 12/08/2019

    FTLOA #43: Afronation 2019, AFRIMMA, Tekno, Babes Wodumo & more

    On episode 43 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; AfroNation Festival 2019 2019 AFRIMMA Nommines AfroNation radio show's Top 100 Afrobeats artistes list Kenyan MP kicked out of parliament for bringing her baby to plenary session Bobi Wine chared to court for "intending to annoy" President Musenveni Tekno questioned by police over "Public Indecency" during "Agege" video shoot Babes Wodumo & Mampintsha announce "Bonnie & ClydeTour" - met with heavy criticism and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

    58 min

  7. 29/07/2019

    FTLOA #42: Lyor Cohen, Youtube, Burna Boy, Wasafi Fest & more

    On episode 42 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; Lyor Cohen in Nigerian Youtube unveils partnership with Mr Eazi's emPawa initiative Yemi Alade hits 1m Youtube subscribers Burna Boy's controversial comments in Billbord Magazine interview "African Giant" album finally out Davido x Chris Brown new single "Blow My Mind" Diamond Platnumz' kicks off Wasafi Festival Tour 2019 ex-BBA star Tayo Faniran arrested & released in South Africa and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

    43 min

  8. 22/07/2019

    FTLOA #41: Lion King, Beyoncé, Shatta Wale, Riky Rick, Stormzy & more

    On episode 41 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines; Beyoncé assembles strong Afrobeats cast for "The Lion King: The Gift" album Shatta Wale rejects Sarkodie's congratulatory message East Africans complain about lack of representation on the album Fuse ODG closes out AFCON 2019 Tournament Fans troll Riky Rick for "taking instructions from his wife" Bobi Wine declares his intention to contest the Ugandan Presidency in 2023 Stormzy declines to be interviewed for a documentary on South London Gangs and more... For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

    41 min
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For the Love of Afrobeats is a weekly podcast series, produced by iDEY.me and hosted by Industry insiders Adesope Olajide & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe. The podcast features the hosts analysing recent events in the afrobeats scene and their respective impacts on the culture. For more curated Afro-urban content, visit iDEY.me/

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  • Creator
    The Dignified Company
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2019
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Dignified Company
  • Show Website
    For The Love of Afrobeats