
56 episodes

For The Love of Afrobeats The Dignified Company
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4.7 • 9 Ratings
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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Customer Reviews
My favourite podcast
I'm not one to even listen to podcasts but I find myself looking forward to new episodes of this! I absolutely love it! It's unique, keeps you informed with the afrobeats world around you, touches on Amazing topics with diverse opinions and also very humourous! it’s full to the brim with fun facts, You will literally find yourself laughing out loud. 🤣 The hosts have a way of passing messages across in a way that you connect with them on a personal level. A must listen! Highly recommended. Also I’ve really been enjoying the things I’ve been learning from this podcast, and really recommend it to people who are short on time. Satisfy your curiosity with this awesome podcast!
I love this 🎉
Great topics, great voices. Super authentic !! Informative and entertaining. Absolutely love this 🎉
Great for the culture
Easy listening and informative!