Afrobeats Weekly

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MUSIC COMMENTARY
UPDATED WEEKLY

Afrobeats Weekly is a podcast about African music that podcast highlights some of the biggest news around the Afrobeats genre and the people behind it - the musicians, producers, writers.

3 DAYS AGO

New Music Friday Reviews

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss new music releases . They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:35 - Catch up09:35 - Tems extends her record as the most certified Nigerian female artist in the US11:11 - Tyla Takes Home 3 MTV EMA Awards13:50 - New Songs Kese (Dance) by WizkidPano Tona by Adekunle Gold and Kizz DanielToma Toma by Ruger and TiwaInnocent by Mayorkun and FireboySolo by Reekado BanksYou’re Stuck by Odeal and Summer WalkerEkwe by Ladipoe, Adekunle Gold and Kel-pLove and Romance II by Ric Hassani, Joeboy and Ne-yoAdanna by Taves, Boy Pee, Hyce and Brown JoelBig Smile by Pa Salieu and OdumoduAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERESPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE30:35 - The charts33:30 - Eliminate37:55 - Sign out

39 min
11 NOV

Tems, Rema, Burna, Yemi Alade Earn Grammy 2025 Nominations

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss the 2025 Grammy Nomination and review Dutty Love by Fave. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:43 - Catch up06:28 - Rema, Tems get Grammy nominations for Best Global Album10:20 - Best Global Music Album Nominees13:00 - Nigerian stars dominate Grammys Best African Music Performance categoryBest African Music Performance Nominees18:35 - Tems makes history after securing 3 nominations for the 67th Grammys27:39 - New SongsAwuke by Davido and YG MarleyHello Habibi by Olamide and RussVex For You by Lil Kesh, Fireboy, Ayo MaffSooner by Young JonnMr Lover by Fido APPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK https://music.apple.com/ng/playlist/afrobeats-weekly/pl.u-ZmbllN1c5oReEx SPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7AqankpaKQODcyBD1OlK8f?si=UEXCpVEtRCinVl5Kp0fYug&pi=e-C39FtBhyRWyr&nd=1&dlsi=0e78d5e0c64342f1 32:45 - New AlbumsDutty Love by Fave36:27 - Charts38:00 - Sign out

39 min
28 OCT

'Lagos Sweet Die' Album Review by Teeto Ceemos

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review ‘Peace and Love’ album by Juls and ‘Lagos Sweet Die’ album by Teeto Ceemos. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:03 - Catch Up05:50 - Burna Boy's 'Love, Damini' joins Nigerian albums with highest RIAA certification14:40 - New Songs Kuku Google Am by TufaceGoosebumps by Qing MadiVibes on Vibes by Liya and OlamideLemme Know by MagixxTalk by Boy SpyceForever by KaestyleJailer by Sarkodie and VictonyAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK - https://music.apple.com/ng/playlist/afrobeats-weekly/pl.u-ZmbllN1c5oReEx SPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7AqankpaKQODcyBD1OlK8f?si=UEXCpVEtRCinVl5Kp0fYug&pi=e-C39FtBhyRWyr&nd=1&dlsi=0e78d5e0c64342f124:54 - New AlbumsPeace and Love album by JulsLagos Sweet Die by Teeto Ceemos33:40 - The Charts35:18 - Eliminate41:30 - Sign Out

42 min
21 OCT

Emotions Album Review by Ckay

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Ckay’s ‘Emotions’ album. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:50 - Catch up04:48 - Asake's song makes NBA 2K25 soundtrack album08:28 - New musicPiece Of My Heart by Wizkid and Brent FiyazFi Kan We Kan by Buju and RemaForgiveness by Tiwa SavageFalling/Unleash by LojayRefund PT2 by Reeplay, Odumodu and Ajebo HustlersEmeka Dance by BlaqbonezOrobo by KhaidOla by Yimeeka and Black CultureWon’t Turn Back by Tesswess27:53 - New Albums Emotions By Ckay31:38 - The Charts32:50 - Eliminate44:41 - Sign out Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to fanmail@afrobeatspod.com

46 min
14 OCT

Tyla + Album Review

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Tyla+ by Tyla album. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Catch up04:30 - Ayra Starr reaches 2 Billion Spotify stream07:15 - Ayra Starr and Tyla Lead African Nominees at the 2024 MTV EMAs14:50 - New SongsRight Now by Darkoo and DavidoMalaika by Teni and FridayyFree Service by ShallipopiDo My Dance by Moonchild SanellyPainless Melody by Braye23:10 - New AlbumsTyla+ by TylaForever by Kotrell28:50 - The Charts31:15 - Eliminate35:50 - Sign out

37 min
7 OCT

Phyno’s Full Time Job Album Review

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Phyno’s Full Time Job Album Review and Minz’s By Any Minz album. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 -Introduction02:10 - Catch up03:30 - Wizkid Rant07:24 - Rolling Stone’s The Best Albums of 2024 So Far Afrobeats Albums That Made The List - Ayra Starr, ‘The Year I Turned 21’ - Rema, Heis - Tems, Born In The Wild - Tyla, Tyla08:50 - Top Nigerian Artists on Apple Music09:50 - Top Nigerian Songs on Apple Music11:30 - Top Nigerian Albums on Apple Music13:05 - Top Nigerian Artists with the highest Shazam count15:50 - New SongsGood Feelings by Cold Play and Ayra StarrHappy People by Kaestyle Habibo Freestyle by BlaqbonezHunger Games by Nasboi and M.I22:54 - New Albums Phyno’s Full Time Job Minz’s By Any Minz33:19 - Turntable charts37:21 - Eliminate45:40 - Sign out Follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more information. You can also send fan mail to fanmail@afrobeatspod.com

47 min
30 SEPT

Reminisce’s Sui Generis EP Review

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Reminisce’s Sui Generis EP . They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:50 - Catch up06:20 - Mode 9 Rant https://x.com/thaboyyom/status/1839933675317625145?s=43&mx=211:38 - Tems, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr To Headline Afro Nation Portugal 202516:30 - New SongsMarhaba by Kizz DanielWe Must by Kizz DanielTime Of My Life by Phyno and ArDeeCompose by Ladipoe and TavesNo Games by FaveJericho by TeknoIn My Bed by Ckay24:20 - New AlbumsSui Generis by Reminisce27:00 - The Charts29:40 - Eliminate33:00 - Sign out

34 min
23 SEPT

Oxlade 'Oxlade From Africa' Album Review

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop review Oxlade’s OFA album and Nasboi’s EP I.N.I.T’. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:30 - Catch up06:20 - Albums we missed 10:45 - Oxlade’s OFA18:00 - Nasboi’s INIT22:40 - Odunsi Nigerian Boyfriend EP 32:30 - The Charts34:07 - Sign out

35 min

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11/07/2023

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27/03/2023

Mama Ex

Yes I agree that Jamaican music needs to dial down. My first time listening to Afrobeats weekly, love it!🫶🏾
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31/01/2023

ShollyPizzle

Just stumbled on you guys, love the Wiz and Davido episode
Great Podcast

24/01/2023

Oghenzy

Love the pod. Great to always have the OG Osagz on it.

Afrobeats Weekly is a podcast about African music that podcast highlights some of the biggest news around the Afrobeats genre and the people behind it - the musicians, producers, writers.