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Afrobeats Weekly

Afrobeats Weekly

Global Village 138 episodes Latest Jun 1, 2026

Afrobeats Weekly is a podcast about African music that highlights some of the biggest news around the Afrobeats genre and the people behind it - the musicians, producers, writers.

Episodes

Album Review: Barely Legal by Qing Madi Jun 1, 2026 1976 Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Qing Madi’s Barely Legal album, plus discuss New Music Friday OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:50 - Catch up08:30 - Asake announces Europe and North America tour following 'M$NEY' album success10:27 -   Qing Madi - Barely Legal EP17:50 - New musicElumelu by Young JonnEnergy by Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal & MavoShake That by Patoranking & RugerGo
The Game Needs Us EP Review by BNXN & Sarz May 18, 2026 1944 On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review The Game Needs Us EP by BNXN & Sarz, Before The Morning Light by Johnny Drille, plus discuss New Music FridayOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction06:25 - The Game Needs UsBefore The Morning Light16:00 -   New SongsState Of Mind by Dj Tunez and WizIse Oluwa by KayodeDai Dai by Shakira and BurnaConfession by Ku
Asake’s Money Album Review May 4, 2026 2807 On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Asake’s Money Album, Testimony Of Grace by Ice Prince, plus discuss New Music Friday OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Catch up05:00 - Testimony Of Grace by Ice Prince10:40 - Money by Asake45:00 - The Charts45:50 - Sign out
New Music Friday Reviews Apr 27, 2026 2106 On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Fatjoe claiming Jamaicans started Afrobeats, Angelique Kidjo’s New Album Hope!!, and New Music Friday reviewsOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction03:50 - Buju Banton, Fat Joe and Buju beef08:00 - Hope by Angelique KidjoModern Fantasy by Sute and RaytheboffinNew SongsFine Thing by FolaBack Outside by Buju and Sar
Blaqbonez ACL (revisited) Apr 20, 2026 2488 On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Blaqbonez’ ACL new verse, King Promise and Mr Eazi’s See What We’ve Done album, and New Music Friday reviewsOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:05 - Catch up08:00 - Still feeling Clarity Of Mind?    08:30 - Ayra Starr announces release date for her new album 'Starr Girl.'11:35 -  See What We’ve Done by Mr Ea
Omah Lay’s Clarity Of Mind Album Review Apr 6, 2026 2649 On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Omah Lay’s Clarity Of Mind Album OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Catch-Up Time14:20 -  Clarity of Mind Track By Track42:00 - The Charts43:20 - Sign out
New Music Friday Reviews Mar 23, 2026 2408 On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss New Music Friday Reviews and Champz’ Young Poet albumOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:56 - Catch up06:18 - Crayon Rant13:00 -  Young Poet by Champz18:15 - New SongsAimoye by KayodeWorship by Asake and DJ SnakePongo by Russian, Raauw Alejandro, WizWhen the party’s over by bees and honey, FolaOmoge by FalzN
New Music Friday Reviews Mar 16, 2026 2231 On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss New Music Friday Reviews. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction11:17 - Jack Hallow13:00 - Diamond In A Process by Jiire Smith18:40 - New SongsHustle Kpa by Blaqbonez and ArtssalghulJembe by Famous Pluto, MavoBaami by CrayonAfrikan Soldier by Pato Rankin, Buju BantonMay Girls by London, BrumeJulie by KunmieAPPLE
Is Afrobeats Declining? Mar 9, 2026 2796 On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss the Afrobeats In Decline trending topic, Lloyiso’s Never Thought I Could album. They also review songs from New Music Friday. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:55 - Catch Up03:22 -  Asake’s ‘Remember’ Is the Most Streamed Song of All Time on Spotify NigeriaAsake Is the Most Streamed Artist of All Time on S
The Billboard and Rema One-Hit Wonder Debate Feb 23, 2026 2637 On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss the Billboard article calling Rema a one-hit wonder. They also review songs from New Music Friday. OUTLINE00:00 - introduction05:00 - Is Modenine the greatest lyricist?11:33 - Rema Billboard article17:33 - Dremo Man2Man challenge 19:20 -  New SongsThey Love Me by OdumoduDearly by Wande Coal, Qing MadiB
Did Tyla Deserve the Grammy? Best African Music Performance 2026 Discussion Feb 9, 2026 2384 On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Tyla’s Best African Performance win at the Grammys 2026. They also review songs from New Music Friday. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Catch-Up07:50 - Grammys 20:00 - New Music37:00 - The Charts38:20 - Sign out
2026 Grammy Predictions, New Music Friday Reviews Feb 2, 2026 2584 On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop make some predictions for the 2026 Grammy Awards. They review songs from New Music Friday. OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:14 - Catch up09:07 - Grammy PredictionsBest African Music Performance"Love" – Burna Boy"With You" – Davido ft. Omah Lay"Gimme Dat" – Ayra Starr ft. Wizkid"Push 2 Start" – Tyla (South Africa)"

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