Episodes
Justice For The Singles
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 “Dan...
We Don Try
On this episode, Moyo, Deji and Dami review music from the past week, including Tay Iwar’s “Reflection Station,” Obongjayar’s “Sweet Danger,” M3lon’s “When Life Gives You Lemons,” Mayorkun’s “Reason 2 Japa” and much more. Moy...
Scammer-piano
On this special episode, The Afrobeats Avengers welcome a returning Avenger, Moyo, and a new and insightful Avenger, Dami Osinubu. They review music from the past week, including Burna Boy & Joe Dwet File’s “4 Kampe II,” Cray...
Last One Standing
On this episode, Deji and Bola are joined by KP Fawehinmi to review last week's drops. They review SGaWD’s “Muah,” Young Jonn’s “Only Fans,” Kel P x Wande Coal’s “Best of Both Worlds,” Santi’s “Gates of Heaven,” Magixx’s “I D...
Stay Demure with WANI
On this episode, Bola is joined by Mayowa to dissect the new music from the past week including Seyi Vibez’s “Children of Africa” EP, Burna Boy’s “Update,” Odumodublvck & Niphkeys’ “Conse,” Shallipopi’s “Laho,” Ajebo Hustlers...
Na For Club
On this episode, Deji, Sharon and Bola dive into new music from the past week, including Ayra Starr’s “All The Love,” Tyla’s “PUSH 2 START,” Asake’s “WHY LOVE,” Niniola’s “Electrical,” and Elestee’s (FKA Like Size Teddy) “Lia...
Rema Por Favor
The Afrobeats Avengers are back with music reviews and engaging discussions! On this episode, Sharon, Deji and Bola share personal updates from the last few months before they get into music that has been on their radar. They...
Yinka Bernie: Man of Many Talents
On this episode, Yinka Bernie joins us to speak about his journey through music and creativity. We begin at his childhood in Ibadan and how that influenced his artistic perspective and sound. We then explore his pivot from te...
Vector the Viper's Life of Passion
On this episode, Vector the Viper takes us on a journey through his life and artistry as one of Nigeria's most prolific rappers. We delve into his childhood on Lagos Island and explore how being raised in a military household...
Afrobeats Albums and Artists of 2024
It’s been a year of great music for Afrobeats, and to wrap up the year of hits, The Afrobeats Avengers take us through their rankings for the best albums and artists of 2024. Listen to see if your favorites made the cut and c...
Morayo and co
On this episode, Sharon, Bola, and Deji review new music from the past week including Sute Iwar's "Escapism," SGaWD x JoulseDaKid's "Italia," Wapo's "Skin." They also take a deep dive into Wizkid's latest album "Morayo." Host...
Na My Vibe ft FOLA
On this episode, Bola and Deji are joined by emerging star FOLA. They dive into FOLA’s journey, from his early days as a secondary school rapper borrowing bars from his brother to impress girls, to carving out his own space i...
Set the Mood, Dim the Lights
On this episode, Deji and Bola review music from the past two weeks including Fave’s "Dutty Love" EP, Olamide ft Russ "Hello Habibi," Wizkid’s “Kese (Dance),” Ajebo Hustlers ft Victony “Ave Maria,” Ruger ft Tiwa Savage "Toma...
Raise to Power
On this episode, Sharon and Deji review new music from the past week including Davido's "Awuke," Fido x Tiwa Savage's "Awolowo" remix, Mannywellz’ "Lala" EP, Kvng Vinci x Zerrydl's "HAUSAPIANO" remix, Anendlessocean's "OCTAG...
The Toyé Show ft The Afrobeats Avengers
Toyé ’s introduction to music was unorthodox. While others in his secondary school joined the choir to explore their talents, Toyé joined so he could enjoy the privilege of dining at the Oba’s Palace. Though a mischievous pla...
Free Jiggy Economy
On this episode, Bola, Deji, and Chibuzo review new releases from the previous week, including Juls’ “Leap of Faith,” Magixx’s “Lemme Know,” Qing Madi’s “Goosebumps,” 2Baba’s “Kuku Google Am,” and more. They also get into a s...
We Love Chaos
On this episode, Deji, Bola and Chibuzo review last week’s releases including Ckay’s “Emotions,” Bnxn ft Rema’s “Fi Kan We Kan,” Lojay’s “Falling/Unleashed,” Wizkid ft Brent Faiyaz’s “Piece of My Heart,” Tiwa Savage’s “Forgiv...
I Want Violence ft Kold AF
On this episode, Deji is joined by rising superstar, KoldAF. They begin with Kold AF’s previous life, where she was studying to become a lawyer at Obafemi Awolowo University, and the push that encouraged her to take a chance ...
Talent Choke
On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers review their favourite tracks and projects from the last two weeks, including Juls x Black Sherif x Projexx’s “Timing,” Blaqbonez’s “Haibo Freestyle,” Minz’s “By Any Minz,” Mavins x And...
Reload It: Burna Boy's African Giant
Burna Boy's African Giant album helped turbocharge Burna's ascent with its release in 2019. On this episode, we revisit the album, its impact on our conceptualization of Afrobeats and how it helped spotlight Afrobeats to a gl...
Imaginary Enemies
On this episode, Deji and Moyo review Oxlade’s “Oxlade From Africa,” Nasboi’s “In Nasboi We Trust,” Ckay’s “In My Bed,” Kizz Daniel’s “We Must” and Deto Black’s “Tease.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
From the Basement to the Grammys Featuring Tejiri Akpoghene
In this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers are joined by Grammy Award-winning producer Tejiri Akpoghene. Long before Future, Drake, and Tems’ track “Wait for U” was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2023, Tejiri had already env...
Extra Booster
On this episode, Deji is joined by culture writer, Chibuzor Emmanuel to review new releases from last week, including Amindi x Amaarae’s “Lockjaw 2,” Pa Salieu’s “Allergy,” D3an x Smeez x Ema’s “Sabali,” and Onigah x DanDizzy...
I Don't Want To Be A Mechanic ft Abuchi Peter Ugwu
On the latest episode of With An S, the Afrobeats Avengers are joined by Chocolate City CEO, Abuchi Peter Ugwu. Ugwu who grew up in the label’s spiritual home, Jos, first came to prominence as an Audio Engineer who leveraged ...