Episodes

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...

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. Moyo gives a rundown of Davido’s Press Listening event host by Jola Ayeye and FK Abudu of I Said What I Said, before the team wraps up the episode with their thoughts on Rema’s snippets. ---- We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts using the hashtag #WithAnSpod or tag u...

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,” Crayon’s “Bodycon,” DAP The Contract’s “LYD” and more. They also dissect the biggest releases of the week, Joeboy’s "Viva Lavida" and Ruger’s "BlownBoy RU" breaking down their favorite and least favorite moments of each project. To close out the episode, they discuss DMW’s new s...

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 Dream In Colour,” and more. They discuss Wande Coal’s place in the current Afrobeats landscape and reflect on their favorite Afrobeats coulda shoulda artists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 “Onorato” EP and much more. They are also joined by Afro-RnB artist WANI who shares his take on the latest drops and speaks in detail about his latest EP LCV3:Sweet Surrender. Follow us on X and Instagram, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

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) “Liar Liar.” They break down The Headies nominations, discussing surprises and snubs before predicting the likely winners in each category. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 also break down some of the hottest new releases, including Rema’s Baby (Is it a Crime), Odumodublvck’s PITY THIS BOY, Joeboy & Tempoe’s SMH, Qing Madi’sI Am the Blueprint,” and much more. Listen for an enlightening and entertaining deep dive into the sounds shaping the s...

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 tech into music full-time, and the many interests that have spun from his exploration of music and production. He gives us the backstory of his contribution to Ayra Starr’s documentary, created by Amazon Music, and the inspiration behind his project “What Happens After.” Follo...

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 instilled discipline and a “tough guy” persona that many associate with him. Vector shares the origin story of his iconic “Ondun” tag, the invaluable lessons he has learned along the way, and his position as a purist within the rap genre. We also discuss the themes and cre...

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 comment below with your top 5 albums and artists for 2024!" Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @withanspod. Watch this episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 in the music industry. FOLA burst onto the scene with a freestyle layered over a Wande Coal snippet, which he later transformed into his hit single Alone. Since then, he's been on a steady ascent, carving his path to the top of the music scene. FOLA shares insights into the ...

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 Toma," and more. Thyey also discuss the 67th Grammy nominations and the possibility of Nigerian artists bagging an award. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 "OCTAGON" and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 plan, he was saved from the dread of boarding house meals, all while quietly nurturing his budding interest in music. On this episode of "The Toyé Show," we dive into his early years creating music, the pivotal moment he decided to take his craft seriously, and his latest proje...

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 spirited discussion about the criteria for a global hit, categorizing it into three tiers and ranking Afrobeats hits accordingly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 “Forgiveness,” Blaqbonez’s “Of Many Colours’:Orange” and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 in a career making music. KoldAF takes us through a few of the highlights of her career so far, including her travels abroad, signing with Warner Music, and the creation of her most recent EP, “Kaution.” They break down the inspiration behind the EP and discuss her deviatio...

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 Andre Vibez x DanDizzy’s “Like,” Kaestyle’s “Happy People,” Toye’s “Wahala In Paradise,” Nasboi’s “in Nasboi I Trust,” Phyno’s “Full Time Job,” Reminisce’s “Sui Generis” and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 global audience. With its blend of Afrobeat, dancehall, and hip-hop, African Giant captured Burna's Afro-fusion genius. We share our favourite tracks and moments and explore the album's lasting impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 information.

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 envisioned his moment of Grammy recognition. Though unsure of how it would unfold, his belief never wavered. This conviction has fueled his inspiring journey through the music industry. He discusses honing his craft from childhood, learning from Dede Mabiaku and Cobhams Asuqu...

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 x Kold AF’s “Kaution” (EP). They present compelling arguments for their artist of the year selections and explore the media’s responsibility in spreading both positive and negative news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 his proximity to Jesse Jagz, M.I. Abaga and Ice Prince into star turns on Ice Prince and Brymo’s Oleku, and Davido’s Dami Duro. He digs into his brief spell as a mechanic, taking the Chocolate City job at an inflection point in the label’s trajectory, the current state of t...