Episodes
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 ...
Mama Told me, Papa Told Me
On this episode, Sharon, Deji, and Moyo review music from last week including Reekado Banks x Yinka Bernie x Bosco Soundtrack’s “Amazing Grace,” Tion Wayne ft Shallipopi’s “Forever,” Pa Salieu’s “Belly,” Alpha P’s “Welcome To...
Almost There
On this episode, Deji, Sharon, and Bola review new music including DJ Neptune x Qing Madi’s “Honest,” Zlatan’s “Till Thy Kingdom Come,” Ckay’s “Egwu Eji” and Niniola’s “Pepper Dem.” They discuss Fireboy’s highly anticipated a...
With An S: 1 Year Anniversary Reflections
In their debut video episode, Afrobeats Avengers (Bola, Deji and Sharon) commemorate the 1st anniversary of the pod by reflecting on the origin story, high and low points and what the future holds. Watch the episode here . Fo...
Sealed And Sexy
On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers review their favourite rite tracks from this week, including Omah Lay’s “Moving,” Oxlade x Fally Ipupa’s “IFA,” Majeed’s “Will I” and more. They also attempt to solve the latest issue i...
Sealed And Sexy
On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers review their favourite rite tracks from this week, including Omah Lay’s “Moving,” Oxlade x Fally Ipupa’s “IFA,” Majeed’s “Will I” and more. They also attempt to solve the latest issue i...
Abeg, You're 50
On this episode, Bola and Deji are joined by Culture Custodian writer, Chibuzor Emmanuel to review new releases including Ayo Maff’s “MAFFIAN,” Jeriq’s “King,” Joeboy’s “Zombie,” London x Ayra Starr x 6lack’s “PINACOLADA” and...
Let Us Vibe
On this week’s episode, Deji and Bola review new music from the past week, including tracks from Darkoo, MOJO, Kold AF, as well as highly anticipated albums from Show Dem Camp and Asake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...