But What Do I Know

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Interesting conversations about the music landscape in Nigeria and across Africa. Conversations ranging from the art form, business, stakeholders, events and other relevant happenings in the culture.

  1. Oct 15

    Still In Charge

    The Headies have been postponed again. Is the award show losing credibility? We get into it, then build our Top 10 Nigerian Artists of 2026 and ask whether Wizkid has truly earned a spot. Also on this episode: Ayra Starr makes history as the first African artist to headline an NFL halftime show, Blaqbonez’s crazy run and why “IKEBE 3000” could own the festive season, BNXN’s Still In Charge vs The Game Needs Us, Mr Eazi finally has a hit on his hands again, TML Vibez’s album of the year contender, Prettyboy D-O’s IN COLOR EP, Ayra Starr’s verse on “Treat Me Right,” Fola’s new album and Davido’s impact on “2AM in Toronto,” and Dave bringing out Zaylevelten in Lagos. Tap In! #BWDIK The Headies postpone again, is the award show losing credibility? Top 10 Nigerian artists of 2026: Who makes the list? Blaqbonez is on a crazy run in 2026, and “IKEBE 3000” could be a festive-season anthem Has Wizkid really been a top 10 artist this year? Ayra Starr becomes the first African artist to headline an NFL halftime show Omah Lay dropped a great album, but where was his big moment this year? BNXN’s Still In Charge might be better than The Game Needs Us Dave picks Zaylevelten as a guest for his Lagos show Mr Eazi’s new song with Moliy could be his first real hit in a long time Lojay makes great music, but where are the hits? TML Vibez might have dropped one of the best albums of the year Ayra Starr’s verse on “Treat Me Right” is one of the year’s best features SARZ and Lojay’s “Billions” isn’t a hit Prettyboy D-O’s IN COLOR EP is a great project packed with dancehall vibes Blaqbonez is one of the hottest artists in Nigeria right now BNXN has built a solid discography Fola’s pre-released singles are the best songs on his new album Fola took “2AM in Toronto” to another level after Davido’s verse

  2. Oct 5

    PODCAST BABY

    On this episode of But What Do I Know, we get into some big conversations in Nigerian music. Is Asake already in the conversation for the greatest Nigerian artists of all time? Does Olamide have the hits to rival any artist? And was “Bandana” Fireboy’s last major hit? We also discuss Young Jonn shutting down OVO Arena Wembley, Ayra Starr’s STARRGIRL, Seyi Vibez’s Swaguu vs FUJI MOTO, and whether “Dangerous” is the best album intro of 2026. Plus, FAVE on the music industry being unfair to women, the Young Jonn and D-Black clash, Fireboy’s “Imali,” Shoday’s 2026 run, FIDO’s latest single, Niniola, BNXN and more. Tap in. 🎙️ Asake is already in the conversation for greatest Nigerian artists of all timeOlamide has the hits to rival any Nigerian artistYoung Jonn shuts down OVO Arena WembleySTARRGIRL is easily a top 3 album of the yearWas “Bandana” Fireboy’s last major hit?Olamide is the Nigerian Jay-Z, especially when you look at his storySeyi Vibez’s Swaguu is good but it’s not a great albumAyra Starr’s “Dangerous” is the best album intro of 2026Swaguu is better than Seyi Vibez’s FUJI MOTOFAVE says the music industry is unfair to womenYoung Jonn and D-Black clash over comments on TwitterFireboy’s “Imali” is such a good songShoday dropped plenty of music in 2026—but only “Paparazzi” really hitFIDO sounds like Wande Coal on “For Me”Niniola moved on from her latest EP way too quicklyBNXN has dropped better songs than “Online”

  3. Sep 18

    EPONYMOUS

    On this episode of But What Do I Know, we get into some of the biggest conversations in Nigerian music. Is Tems an Afrobeats artist? Is Rema’s “Oh No” going to be a hit? Why has Davido been clashing with everyone lately? And the colorism conversation fueled by Mavo’s Find My Babe We also discuss Wizkid’s catalog and the sampling that could come from it, Yemi Alade’s new album, Eziokwu as a debut rap project, The Machine Is Coming vs Industry Machine, and why artists seem to move on from their albums so quickly. Plus, Mavo’s quick follow-up to Business Mixtape, Prettyboy D-O’s leaked diss, NOMADINHO as an album title, and more. Tap in. 🎙️ Is Tems an Afrobeats artist?Davido has been clashing with ‘everyone’ latelyMavo’s Find My Babe sparks a colorism debateWizkid’s catalog is going to get sampled a lot in the futureIs Rema’s Oh No the next big hit?Artists move on from their albums way too quicklyEziokwu is one of the top 3 debut projects by a Nigerian rapperYemi Alade’s new album sounds like 2014 all over againThe Machine Is Coming is better than Industry MachineShould Mavo really be dropping again just two months after Business Mixtape?Can Yemi Alade hold her own against Niniola in a 20 vs 20?NOMADINHO isn’t a great album titleDid Prettyboy D-O’s diss to Odumodu leak on purpose?

  4. Sep 6

    BIG PERFORMER feat. DJ YOBAMS

    On this episode of But What Do I Know with special guest DJ YOBAMS, we get into some of the biggest conversations in Nigerian music right now. We discuss whether The Headies have become too inconsistent, the latest Davido vs Wande Coal fallout and why these industry fights rarely have a positive impact on the music, and whether Ayra Starr’s STARRGIRL is already one of the top 3 albums of the year. We also debate Zaylevelten’s Then It Got Crazy and its Rap Album of the Year nomination snub, the new underground scene vs alte, P.Priime’s run as a producer, Omah Lay’s Clarity of Mind, Victony’s STARLIFE, and the controversial ACL vs 2:02 PM nomination. Plus, we get into Shallipopi and CKay’s last albums, Zinoleesky’s party decline, Niniola, Seyi Vibez, LLONA, Cheque, Muyeez, Heaven Baby, BKAY and more. Tap in. 🎙️ The Headies are becoming too inconsistent and poorly organizedDavido vs Wande Coal is the latest big industry fallou but what good ever comes from these fights?Ayra Starr’s STARRGIRL is easily a top 3 album of the yearZaylevelten’s Then It Got Crazy deserved a Rap Album of the Year nominationIs the new underground scene stronger than the alte movement ever was?P.Priime has been Afrobeats’ best producer since 2020Zaylevelten and Famous Pluto were snubbed for Rookie of the YearOmah Lay’s Clarity of Mind had everything except the right promoVictony’s STARLIFE is good, but it didn’t live up to the hypeACL vs 2:02 PM feels like a deliberate Odumodu vs Blaqbonez matchupZinoleesky’s music isn’t getting requested at parties like it used toShallipopi and CKay’s last albums were both seriously underwhelmingNiniola pours out her pain on Without You EPNew Seyi Vibez hasn’t been hitting the sameLLONA built his community from the ground upCheque is one of Nigeria’s best trap artistsMuyeez’s album had too many fillersDJ Yobams picks the hit from a list of songsHeaven Baby is the hottest Nigerian song right nowBKAY needed more singers on his album to reach a wider audience

  5. Aug 24

    STARRGIRL EPISODE

    On this episode, we get into some of the biggest debates and conversations in Afrobeats right now. Can Wizkid, Davido or Olamide beat P-Square in a hits versus? Could D’banj really go head-to-head with Burna Boy? We also discuss Mr P's allegations against his brother and former manager Jude Engees, Dapper's fallout with former artists, Davido's stadium ambitions, Ayra Starr's rollout, Ruger's explicit EP, and the relationship between artists and record labels. Plus, we talk CKay, Niniola, LLONA, Kunmie, Guchi, and plenty more. Oh and we played an exciting game Tap in. #BWDIK Can Wizkid, Davido or Olamide beat P-Square in a hits versus?Tyla Vs Ayra Starr game Can D’banj really go toe-to-toe with Burna Boy in a versus?Mr P shows evidence that he was scammed by his brother and managerDavido promised two stadium shows next year but can he pull it off?Dapper faces backlash from former artists accusing him of scamming themThe new Big 3 made it cool for young artists to dream of superstardomD’banj might only beat Wande Coal in a 10 vs 10Ruger faces backlash over his explicit new EPWhy do labels always get blamed when things go wrong with artists?Ayra Starr’s album rollout has been one of the best of the yearCKay’s Banger Boy was seriously underwhelmingAyra Starr leaned into R&B but still got the Nigerian balance rightNiniola's Raining is a touching tribute to her late husbandLLONA dropped a good album but will you revisit it if sad music isn't your thing?Kunmie’s debut album is a very solid startMr P’s I Love You Because sounds painfully cringeyGuchi’s branding needs a lot more personalityKeep 10, Delete 10 game

  6. Aug 6

    ORIADE

    On this episode, we unpack some of the biggest conversations shaping Afrobeats today. We discuss whether artists have a responsibility to speak up on societal issues, the Tyla and Ayra Starr rivalry, Davido's Oriade, Black Sherif's standout feature run, BNXN vs Ruger, Asake's M$NEY Live in London performance, and why Omah Lay seemed to disappear from the spotlight after releasing one of the strongest albums of the year. We also get into Qing Madi's label situation, Zaylevelten's latest project, Eldee's AI controversy, and plenty more. A packed episode with honest takes on the music, the business, and the culture. Tap in. Should artists have an obligation to speak up about societal issues?Calls to boycott Tyla's Lagos concert over xenophobic tensions divided fansBNXN has a stronger discography and more hits than RugerCould Tyla and Ayra Starr's rivalry become this generation's Wizkid vs Davido?Eldee's new snippet sparks AI accusationsBlack Sherif never misses on features with Nigerian artistsIs Oriade already one of the best albums of 2026?Asake's M$NEY Live in London performance was incredibleThe features on Oriade deliveredOmah Lay dropped a great album, then disappeared from the conversationQing Madi's label issues are slowing her momentumZaylevelten's B4SAVE ME fell short of expectations

  7. Jul 24

    GLACIER BOY feat. Itunu

    On this new episode, we're unpacking some of the biggest talking points in Afrobeats alongside our guest Itunu. We discuss whether Davido's Oriade has classic potential, why Victony's SLICK is dominating the conversation, and if Fave can truly compete with Ayra Starr in a hits battle. We also talk about Tems' historic Diamond certification, the Headies taking place in Toronto, Fireboy's strength as an album artist, Wande Coal's legacy, CKay's need for a new direction, the state of Nigerian rap, MI Abaga's next chapter, and much more. If you love honest conversations about the music, the artists, and the culture shaping Afrobeats, this episode is for you. Some Key topics Davido’s Oriade has all the makings of a classicVictony’s SLICK is the hottest song in Nigeria right nowThe Headies being held in Toronto just doesn’t make senseTems becomes the first African female artist with a Diamond certified song in the U.S.Tyla keeps adding fuel to the Ayra Starr comparisonsCan Fave really go head-to-head with Ayra Starr in a hits versus?Does a classic album need a classic title?Fireboy DML is one of Afrobeats’ best album artistsWande Coal and Wizkid haven’t made a great song together since SuperstarFave deserves far more recognition than she getsCKay desperately needs to reinvent his soundNigerians still don’t embrace Nigerian rap enoughMr Eazi might have another hit on his hands with LamboWande Coal made one of Afrobeats’ greatest albums but is he really an album artist?MI should be doing more legacy concerts and dropping new music not podcasts and interviewsDo women make relatable Nigerian music?Ladipoe’s first Mavin album is a solid debutShow Dem Camp have longevity, but they’ve never gone mainstreamTeni should tap into hip-hop more oftenShakira and Burna Boy’s Dai Dai became the soundtrack of the 2026 World Cup

  8. Jul 8

    Culture Check by But What Do I Know Podcast feat. FlyGodT

    Culture Check is our deep dive into the current state of Afrobeats. On this edition, we explore some of the biggest shifts in the culture, from artists teasing songs for too long and the rise of AI in music, to the growing influence of sampling and why many listeners keep returning to older records instead of new releases. We also discuss the resurgence of veteran artists and what it says about where the industry is headed. If you've been wondering where Afrobeats stands today, this one's for you.

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Interesting conversations about the music landscape in Nigeria and across Africa. Conversations ranging from the art form, business, stakeholders, events and other relevant happenings in the culture.

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  • Creator
    Netta Entertainment
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Explicit
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