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We serve you the ABCs of Afropop! ANALYSIS, the very BEST MUSIC, and the most current CONVERSATIONS. Join Djaji Prime & The Bamyy every week for a new episode. We are Afropop's MOST ESSENTIAL!

  1. Davido’s Coachella Pay, Tyla’s Grammy Chances & Is Wizkid Too Cool? [45]

    APR 25

    Davido’s Coachella Pay, Tyla’s Grammy Chances & Is Wizkid Too Cool? [45]

    This week Djaji & Karris react to fresh bangers by Fally Ipupa, Wizkid, Tyla, Morravey, Yemi Alade, and discuss Davido's backstage moments with Tyla. Cover artists: Tyla & Ayra Starr Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng We also dive deep into the tough questions: - How much did Davido actually get paid for Coachella Weekend 2? - Can Tyla win a Grammy in the Traditional Pop category? - Is Davido demeaning himself chasing international appeal? - Is Wizkid being "too cool" hurting his career? - How does Don Jazzy really scout new artists? - Ayra Starr on Jennifer Hudson, Rema's breakthrough at 14, and more! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 05:10 - New Music From Fally Ipupa, Wizkid, Tyla, Morravey & more 12:30 - Shabba (Spinall, Mavo & Deto Black) / Yemi Alade & Spyro 18:24 - Rema Movie Star snippet 25:10 - KCEE & Olamide 25:18 - Coachella Weekend 2: How Much Did Davido Get Paid? 30:53 - Can Tyla Win A Grammy In Traditional POP Category? 32:12 - Is Davido Demeaning Himself For International Appeal? 35:03 - Davido Backstage with Tyla 39:49 - Is Wizkid Being Too Cool Affecting His Career? 40:25 - How Don Jazzy Scouts Artists 44:45 - Ayra Starr on Jennifer Hudson 45:29 - Rema’s Breakthrough at 14 Years Old 52:02 - Are Men More Driven To Success Because of Women? 58:14 - Can You Be Friends With The Opposite Gender? 1:07:49 - Wayne Crying About Not Being Invited to Coachella & The Grammys 1:09:15 - Was Speed A Spy For Elon? Breaking Down His Africa Tour 1:23:46 - Are Black Men Equipped For Emotional Convos? 1:26:09 - The Tunde Onakoya Controversy Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS #TheWavNG

    1h 39m
  2. Afrobeats Takes Over Coachella 2026: Davido's Set, Wizkid & Tems with Justin Bieber, Beefs & MORE! [44]

    APR 17

    Afrobeats Takes Over Coachella 2026: Davido's Set, Wizkid & Tems with Justin Bieber, Beefs & MORE! [44]

    This week, we explore Afrobeats at Coachella including Davido's set at Coachella, Tems and Wizkid featuring during Bieber's set, Odumodu and Blaqbonez continuing their beef, Michael Jackson's successor, and much more! Cover artists: Omah Lay, Burna Boy & DJ Tunez Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Reviewing New Music 07:01 - Diamond Platnumz & Juma Jux 08:40 - Joanna - [Alex Iwobi/ 17]  13:40 - Zlatan, Odumodu, Fido - Dance For Jesus 17:23 - Johnny Drille, Ayra Starr, Young Jonn (Colorado) 18:53 - Adekunle Gold Olamide (Formation) 20:35 - Ayra Starr Listening Party Lagos 24:10 - Shallipopi Industry BFF? 27:47 - Wizkid & Burna Beef Continued 44:34 - Blaqbonez v Odumodu Blvck 57:27 - Mavo signs artist to record label 1:00:41 - Davido @ Coachella 1:02:25 - Bieber bringing Wizkid/ Tems out  1:06:41 - Tunji Balogun's Influence in taking afrobeats to the world 1:07:50 - Deconstructing Justin Bieber's Coachella performance 1:14:41 - How Much Did Wizkid Tems & Davido Make from Coachella 1:16:00 - Abusive fathers and becoming a music star 1:25:11 - Do All artists need trauma to be great 1:29:39 - Are Women being pressured to get BBLs 1:41:03 - DO Nollywood Actors show as much dedication as Hollywood? 1:47:12 - How Alaba was the main distributor for Nollywood and Nigerian music 1:57:19 - MJ Movie premiere 2:01:18 - Beyonce v MJ 2:05:05 - Mariah Carey greater than Beyonce? Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS #TheWavNG

    2h 12m
  3. Omah Lay's New Album, Burna Boy & DJ Tunez Fight PLUS MORE [43]

    APR 10

    Omah Lay's New Album, Burna Boy & DJ Tunez Fight PLUS MORE [43]

    This week, the crew of Afropop’s Most Essential [Djaji, Karris & Moji] dive into Omah Lay's new album "Clarity of Mind", Burna Boy's fight with DJ Tunez, Tems conversation with Angie Martinez, and much more! Cover artists: Omah Lay, Burna Boy & DJ Tunez Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 5:03 - New Music: Shy Lover [Mavo] 11:58 - Omah Lay Album reaction 15:10 - Is Omah Lay similar to The Weeknd? 21:36 - Is Omah Lay saying he’s the best disrespectful to Burna Boy? 37:53 - Dj Tunez & Burna Boy fight at Obi’s House 43:44 - Offset Shot 46:00 - Will Rema be on Drake’s Iceman album? 46:50 - Drake coming to Lagos 48:00 - MOBOs recap and why Wizkid never collects awards 51:56 - Tems speaks with Angie Martinez 53:49 - Easter events feel the same? [Homecoming, Seyi Vibez in Abuja] 56:24 - Grace Ladoja’s battle with cancer 59:35 - Homecoming now an underground event? 1:07:30 - Is Davido a Bad Label Owner: Dremo & Liya Speak 1:20:37 - Bad Bunny Sues Empawa explained 1:26:54 - Drama at Return of Arinzo Premiere 1:38:30 - Does Daddy GO Need a $60 million jet? 1:49:09 - Does Roc Nation know what to do with Ayra? 1:55:10 - Patience Ozokwor, Why Actors Go Broke Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS #TheWavNG

    2h 7m
  4. Why Fimi Is An Artist You NEED TO LISTEN TO | AFROPOP'S MOST ESSENTIAL

    APR 5

    Why Fimi Is An Artist You NEED TO LISTEN TO | AFROPOP'S MOST ESSENTIAL

    Meet Fimi With The Flow - the Nigerian rapper who's turning heads and breaking barriers with unapologetic bars! Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewavng⁠ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - INTRO 2:17 - Who is Fimi? 5:30 - What Inspired Fimi To Become A Rapper 7:50 - How Doja Cat, Olamide & others Inspire Fimi 9:22 - The Message Behind "Preacher Man" 10:31 - How Fimi wrote "Cold Outside" 15:16 - Fimi's Creative Process 17:24 - Fimi Wanted to do Gospel? 18:50 - Navigating A Male Dominated Industry 24:11 - What Does Fimi want to be remembered for? 28:32 - The Inspiration behind "Gentle Baby" and Fimi's fashion sense 31:45 - Dream Collab with Doja Cat Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS #TheWavNG

    34 min
  5. NEGATIVE PR: Omotola, Burna Boy & The Rise of BAD Publicity [41]

    MAR 27

    NEGATIVE PR: Omotola, Burna Boy & The Rise of BAD Publicity [41]

    With the rise of “bad press” circulating online around celebrities, the crew of Afropop’s Most Essential [Djaji, Karris & Moji] debate if negative PR has become a normal publicity strategy. The crew examine the controversy around Nollywood legend Dr Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde refusing to introduce herself in a viral clip, if Burna Boy is leaving Atlantic records to focus on Spaceship records. Plus our reactions to new music from Asake, Champz, Joey & MORE! Cover artists: Burna, Omotola, Asake Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - Reacting to New Music From Asake, Champz, Qing MAdi, Joeboy, Bhadboi Oml 13:45 - Is Burna Ending his contract with Atlantic records? 16:29 - 960 suing spaceship for Burna's old catalogue 21:37 - Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Trends for Viral Interview clip 27:21 - Was It Wrong for Mama Deola TO speak at a women's panel? 32:15 - The Growth and evolution of Live-streaming in Nigeria 50:58 - How Black Artists generated 80% of Music revenue in the UK without owning the music 59:01 - Spotify's 60bn Naira payout to artists 1:04:48 - Ozoro Festival & Matters Arising 1:19:01 - Should Gospel Artists Make Music with Secular artists? 1:32:46 - Hosts Introduce themselves to audience Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS #TheWavNG

    1h 39m
  6. Women & Afropop: Ayra Starr, Tems, Tiwa & The Afrobeats BIG 4 [40]

    MAR 20

    Women & Afropop: Ayra Starr, Tems, Tiwa & The Afrobeats BIG 4 [40]

    As March marks women's history month, TheWavNG's hosts [Djaji, Karris & Moji] celebrate the role of women in defining Afropop/ Afrobeats culture as they examine new music from Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage's attempts at providing opportunities to young creatives, Tems' cultural dominance, and much more! Cover artists: Ayra Starr, Simi, Tems, Tiwa Savage, Tyla & Yemi Alade Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:09 - New music from Ayra Starr, Mavo, Crayon & more! 15:00 - Crayon attacks Mavins 21:48 - Asake at Umrah 28:10 - Ayra's "Where Do We Go" & international campaign 40:40 - The Afrobeats BIG 4 [Women] 44:24 - Tiwa Savage's College of Music 48:23 - Do Nigerian Celebs care about the media? 53:12 - Is Tems the Biggest Female Afrobeats Artist? 58:21 - Does Tems Need to be an Activist? 1:15:09 - African Women Are RUNNING The DJ Scene! 1:17:00 - A Very Serious Conversation About Simi 1:26:44 - Moliy's Triumph 1:41:15 - Fimi Interview Snippet 1:42:00 - Celebrating Legendary African Women 1:45:00 - Preview for next Week! Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS #TheWavNG

    1h 48m
  7. Cazulee: From Hustle Mode To Boss Mode | AFROPOP'S MOST ESSENTIAL

    11/23/2025

    Cazulee: From Hustle Mode To Boss Mode | AFROPOP'S MOST ESSENTIAL

    Cazulee joins The.WavNG host Djaji Prime to share The Hustle Mode Boss Mode Story, working with TML on Hallelujah & The Importance of Hardwork. Cover artist: Cazulee Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:55 - The meaning Behind Hustle Mode/ Boss Mode 3:00 - If Sapa Day catch you, no sleep! 4:14 - I make music for the soul, good music 6:29 - I make more than Afro-adura music 7:46 - Liya & TML Vibez are my favourite artists to collab with 9:19 - The Importance of hardwork; I don’t like to famz people 12:24 - the making of “Juru” & “Cana” 15:19 - Burna Boy & Seyi Vibez are my favourite artists 15:57 - Dapper's role in my career 17:25 - "Hooligan" & working with Dwillsharmony 19:40 - If my mum was alive, I wouldn't be making music 21:34 - I'll win a grammy in 5 years time! Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG

    23 min
  8. Yarden On "Muse" & Reaching 1 BILLION Streams | AFROPOP'S MOST ESSENTIAL

    11/03/2025

    Yarden On "Muse" & Reaching 1 BILLION Streams | AFROPOP'S MOST ESSENTIAL

    Nigerian pop-star Yarden joins The.Wav NG's Djaji Prime in the maiden edition of our series "Afropop's Most Essential" to discuss his new EP "Muse", his experiences clearing the sample for his hit "Wetin", his goal of reaching 1 billion streams, and much more! Cover artist: Yarden Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - People Only want to listen to you when you’re successful 3:20 - Why Yarden thinks like an exec not an artist 6:55 - Yarden wants to build infrastructure for creatives 8:10 - “I feel things that I can’t describe when I make music” 9:50 - The influence of Nigerian radio and parents on Yarden’s music 12:00 - Is any creative original 14:18 - Yarden’s hit “Wetin” had sample issues  20:05 - Career Beginnings at Yabatech 22:23 - Meeting and battling Victony, meeting Boy Director as well (TG Omori) 24:29 - Yarden’s hack to social media 27:03 -How Yarden made his debut EP “The One Who Descends” 30:50 - Carrying people along brings peace of mind 33:45 - What makes Yabatech a creative hub? 37:45 - Misdirected Ego is a bad thing, no one knows anything 39:25 - Yarden’s musical influences  40:52 - Learning to use social media like Qing Madi, Odumodu & Rema 45:57 - Breaking down the creative process behind “Muse” 49:00 - Recording with Taves 54:29 - Allowing creatives thrive  57:00 Nobody cares about the background once the content is good 1:02:10 - Yarden’s strategy to reach 1 billion streams  1:05:55 - Why do Nigerians abandon the country when they succeed 1:11:00 - Most interesting country where they listen to Yarden 1:16:50 - What would a Yarden x Daft Punk song sound like? 1:17:56 - Creating a safe space for artists 1:19:45 - No one knows anything

    1h 22m
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We serve you the ABCs of Afropop! ANALYSIS, the very BEST MUSIC, and the most current CONVERSATIONS. Join Djaji Prime & The Bamyy every week for a new episode. We are Afropop's MOST ESSENTIAL!

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  • Creator
    Visionary Studios
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
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