Episodes

On this episode, Deji and Dami review music from last week, including Victony & Olamide’s “Skido,” Cavemen’s “Chameleon,” Yarden’s “Julie,” Sarz’s “Protect Sarz At All Costs,” Fireboy DML & Pheelz’s “Peace by Piece,” and more. --------------------------------- We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments section or use the hashtag #WithAnSpod on Twitter and Instagram (@WithAnSpod). For collaborations or inquiries, email us at withans@culturecustodian.com. Hosted on Acast. Se...

In this episode, Excel Joab takes us through his rise in Nigeria’s music industry, beginning with his early days as a writer capturing the culture around him. He shares the pivotal moment when MI Abaga challenged him to move beyond commentary, a conversation that changed the course of his career and set him on a path into the business of music. Excel reflects on his role at Boomplay, where he contributed to building Africa’s streaming culture, and the lessons that shaped his outlook after leavin...

In 2004, Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem got into a highly publicized altercation with American rapper 50 Cent during the Star Mega Jam concert in Nigeria. The conflict reportedly began when Eedris attempted to sit in the first-class section of a plane reserved for 50 Cent and his crew. This led to a scuffle, and 50 Cent eventually pulled out of the concert, citing security concerns. Listen to other episodes of Carnivores on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. The incident sparked national debate ab...

On this episode, Deji and Dami review new music from last week, including Tiwa Savage’s “This One Is Personal,” DJ SPINALL’s “ÈKÓ GROOVE,” Tay Iwar’s “MERCY PLEASE,” Kizz Daniel’s “To Be A Man,” CIZA ft Omah Lay, Tems, Thukuthela & Jazzworx “Isaka II (6am)” and more. They also discuss the Afrima nominations and share their predictions. ____________ We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments section or use the hashtag #WithAnSpod on Twitter and Instagram (@WithAnSpod). For c...

On this episode, we sit down with M.I Abaga, the legendary African Rapper No. 1, to explore the remarkable journey of one of the most influential figures in Nigerian hip-hop. From his early days as a rapper who shifted the continent’s sound, to his transformative years leading Chocolate City and shaping the careers of stars like Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, and CKay, M.I reflects on a career defined not only by timeless music but also by sacrifice. He opens up about guidance from his inner child and...

On this episode, Dami and Deji review music from last week, including Mr Eazi’s “Casanova,” Blaqbonez’s “Everlasting Taker,” ODUMODUBLVCK ft Skepta & Zlatan “PAY ME,” Loti ft Jeriq “NWABALI 2.0,” Taves “W2Y,” and more. ____________ We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments section or use the hashtag #WithAnSpod on Twitter and Instagram (@WithAnSpod). For collaborations or inquiries, email us at withans@culturecustodian.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

Carnivores is a narrative podcast that explores the rivalries, conflicts, and cultural flashpoints that have shaped modern Nigerian society. Each episode unpacks one unforgettable beef—tracing its roots, players, and fallout. Through immersive storytelling, interviews, reenactments, and archival moments, Carnivores examines how these public feuds have impacted Nigerian Popular Culture. Insightful, entertaining, and unflinching, Carnivores goes beyond the headlines to reveal the stories behind t...

When Cobhams Asuquo was a child, he was not concerned with the preconceived limitations that were projected onto him because of his blindness. To him, life was to be explored with equal excitement. That unshakable sense of self became the foundation of a remarkable career, pushing boundaries when others played it safe, championing the value of his craft, and defying expectations at every turn. On this episode, Cobhams Asuquo opens up about his illustrious career as a producer. We explore his d...

On this episode, Deji and Dami review new music from the past week, including Amaarae’s “BLACK STAR,” Candy Bleakz x Rybeena’s “Sinner” remix, Gunna x Wizkid’s “Forever Be Mine,” SuperJazzClub’s “SUGAR HONEY ICED TEA,” and more. We also discuss the MTV Video Music Awards nominations in the Afrobeats categories. __________ We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments section or use the hashtag #WithAnSpod on Twitter and Instagram (@WithAnSpod). For collaborations or inquiries,...

On this episode, Dami and Deji review new music from the previous week, including Tiwa Savage ft Skepta’s “On The Low,” Melvitto ft AYOMIPO’s “For Days,” Rema’s “Kelebu,” Fido’s “Olayemi” and more. We also assess Rema’s 2025 run so far. _________ We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments section or use the hashtag #WithAnSpod on Twitter and Instagram (@WithAnSpod). For collaborations or inquiries, email us at withans@culturecustodian.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

On this episode, Deji and Sharon review music from the past week, including Ayra Starr’s “Hot Body,” Asake’s “BADMAN GANGSTA,” Tyla ft Wizkid’s “Dynamite,” Ric Hassani ft Terry G’s “Wickedness,” and Amaarae’s “Girlie-Pop!” They also discussed Asake signing to Gamma, and Donawon and Omah Lay’s split. _________ We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments section or use the hashtag #WithAnSpod on Twitter and Instagram (@WithAnSpod). For collaborations or inquiries, email us at ...

On this episode, Bola and Dami review new music from the last week, including Minz’s EP “444Play,” Most Likely’s Album, “Most Likely,” Adekunle Gold’s “Coco Money,” Lojay’s “Tenner” and Frdnd’s “Runaway.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Moyo, Deji and Dami review music from the past week, including Tyla’s “Is It,” Azanti’s “Jaye Lo,” Minz’s “Ta na,” Reekado Banks’ “The Game Needs You,” Odeal’s “The Summer That Saved Me” and UAX’s “Love and Hustle (Deluxe).” They also dissect Burna Boy’s latest album “No Sign of Weakness,” sharing their favourite and least favourite things about the project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Bola and Deji review music from the past week, including Blaqbonez’s “Go Crazy,” FAVE’s “Intention,” AKPOR ft ODUMODUBLVCK, Magnito & Portable’d “Reeplay,” Goodgirl LA’s “Goodgirl” and BNXN’s “Captain.” They also share their expectations of Burna’s forthcoming album and the latest Afrobeats beef featuring Blaqbonez and ODUMODU. Some Culture Custodian news! We're launching a new podcast, Carnivores, tomorrow. We promise, you'd love it. Subscribe to it via Apple Podcasts and Spot...

On this episode, the Avengers are joined by Tempoe, the multi-talented producer, songwriter, A&R, and musician behind some of the biggest Afrobeats hits of the last decade, including Davido and Omah Lay’s “With You,” Ckay’s “Love Nwantiti,” Joeboy’s “Alcohol,” Omah Lay’s “Soso,” and Victony’s “Soweto.” From crafting genre-defining sounds to building a distinct lane in the industry, Tempoe has emerged as one of the most versatile and influential producers of his generation. He opens up about hi...

On this episode, Deji, Sharon and Bola review new releases from last week, including Ayo Maff’s “Prince of the Street” (Album), BIGBIRD KUTI, Vector & Odumodublvck’s “OOP(S),” Darkoo’s “$exy Girl $ummer Vol. 1” (EP), Runtown’s “Sound God Fest IV” (EP). _________ We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts using the hashtag #WithAnSpod or tag us on Twitter and Instagram (@WithAnSpod). For collaborations or inquiries, email us at withans@culturecustodian.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

On this episode, Bola, Dami, and Sharon review music from the previous week, including Olamide’s “Olamide,” Juls’ “Com Amor Brazil,” Famous Pluto’s “Uzama The 3rd,” Victony’s “Glory,” Melvitto ft Frescool’s “Final” and more. ----- We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts using the hashtag #WithAnSpod or tag us on Twitter and Instagram (@WithAnSpod). For collaborations or inquiries, email us at withans@culturecustodian.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers are back with music reviews and unfiltered conversations. They discuss the past two weeks in music, touching on releases like Olamide’s “99,” Zerry DL’s “My Amigo,” Ladipoe’s “Folashade,” Simi and Kizz Daniel’s “Day by Day,” Maleek Berry’s “If Only Love Was Enough,” CKay’s “Ckay The Second,” Ric Hassani’s “Lagos Lover Boy,” Mayorkun’s “Still The Mayor,” and more. Timestamps Singles review - 1:01 Projects review - 33:06 ----- We want to hear from you! S...

On this episode, Sharon, Deji, and Moyo discuss music released in the last week, including Falz’s “The Feast,” Kizz Daniel’s “Uncle K: Lemon Chase,” Bloody Civilian’s “Ladida,” Made Kuti’s “Life As We Know It,” and more. _______ We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts using the hashtag #WithAnSpod or tag us on Twitter and Instagram (@WithAnSpod). For collaborations or inquiries, email us at withans@culturecustodian.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 years since the release of Shake Body, the song that had parties in a roar with its crazy opening beat and infectious rhythm, it has seen a resurrection for the third time, proving once again that a hit never truly dies. On this episode, Deji and Moyo speak to Skales about the renewed success of his breakout track. He takes us through an inspiring journey in music, from his days at EME to the painful exit that left him with nothing. Skales opens up about dealing with homelessness, navigating...

On this episode, Dami, Deji and Bola review music from the last week, including Bnxn’s “Cutesy,” Tyla’s “Bliss,” Falz’s “Round of Applause,” Mr Eazi’s “Love Me Now,” Nasty C’s “Psychic,” and much more. They also discuss Wizkid’s cancelled tour dates and the criticism around Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s latest collaboration “Gimme Dat.” ----- We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts using the hashtag #WithAnSpod or tag us on Twitter and Instagram (@WithAnSpod). For collaborations or inquiries,...

On this packed episode, Bola and Sharon review new music from the past few weeks, including Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s “Gimme Dat,” Tiwa Savage’s “You 4 Me,” Shallipopi and Burna Boy’s “Laho 2,” Niniola’s “Ginger me (Alom),” Elestee and Ajebo Hustlers’ “Space,” and much more. They also debate Rema’s position in the ranking of Afrobeats stars. Previous episode referenced FOLA episode - Watch here, listen here. ----- We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts using the hashtag #WithAnSpod or ...

On this episode, Deji, Sharon and Dami review new music from the past week, including Tim Lyre ft. Show Dem Camp's "Economy," BIGBIRD ft. Seun Kuti, Vector's "The Matter," Rexxie ft. Rybeena's "EGBAMI," Joyce Olong's "Fool Me Once" and more. They also give an unfiltered review of Davido's recent album "5IVE," sharing their favourite songs, best features, and least favourite aspects of the album. They close the episode with a rundown of the buzzworthy moments in the music industry, touching on Re...

On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers women, Dami and Sharon, take us through their favourite and “half-favourite” releases of the past week. They review Rema’s “Bout U,” Lojay x Odeal’s “Mwah!,” Bella Shmurda x FOLA’s “Dangbana Riddim,” Bad boy Timz’s “Say Wetin” and much more. They also discuss Burna Boy’s attitude towards his Nigerian fans before playing a game where they act as A&Rs and label heads who decide the fate of their breakout artist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...