Fresh off The Boat Podcast
Fresh Off The Boat Podcast is a music and culture show hosted by Tobe Onyebuchi. It dives into Afrobeats, hip hop, and global pop culture, featuring conversations with artists and creators. The show connects the sounds, stories, and people shaping today's creative landscape, blending music discussion with cultural commentary.
Episodes
Ep 314 | FOLA's '9' Album SHAKES Afrobeats, Mavo EXPOSED? Burna Boy Super Bowl CONTROVERSY
Send us Fan MailAFROBEATS DRAMA IS HEATING UP!FOLA returns with his star-studded album '9', featuring Davido, Ayra Starr, BNXN, Darkoo, Bella Shmurda and Zlatan! But does it live up to the hype?Mavo faces backlash as old tweets resurfaceBlaqbonez and Asake's unexpected bromance gets people talkingDJ Akademiks sparks controversy with his claims about why Burna Boy can't perform
Ep 313 | JJC Skillz & Blackface EXPOSE The Untold History Of Afrobeats | Wizkid, 2Baba, Dbanj, Don Jazzy
Send us Fan MailThis is more than just an interview, it’s a conversation with two men who were there before Afrobeats became a global phenomenon.JJC Skillz and Blackface Naija join Fresh Off The Boat for an unfiltered conversation about the real history of Afrobeats, from London and Lagos to the global stages we see today.JJC takes us back to the days of JJC & 419 Squad, his early relationship
Ep 312 | DAVIDO FIRES BACK at ERIGGA | Konga EXPOSES Burna Boy, Don Jazzy & Wande Coal
Send us Fan MailDavido and Erigga are at the centre of a heated exchange after Erigga’s shade post sparks a fiery response. We break down what happened and whether this is turning into a full blown beef.Plus, Konga goes off on Don Jazzy, Wande Coal and Afrobeats’ Big 3 — Wizkid, Davido & Burna Boy. Konga is a veteran Nigerian singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer known for pioneering street
Ep 311 | Poco Lee UK Arrest Explained | Burna Boy Shuts Down Podium Zwart | Wizkid Reacts to Odumodu vs Blaqbonez
Send us Fan MailPoco Lee’s UK arrest takes another turn as details of the alleged charges emerge. Burna Boy delivers a huge performance at Podium Zwart, while Wizkid reacts to the explosive ODUMODUBLVCK vs Blaqbonez fight. We break down the biggest stories shaking Afrobeats right now.Subscribe for more Afrobeats news, Nigerian music, celebrity drama, entertainment news and unfiltered podcast discu
Ep 310 | Davido vs Wande Coal EXPLODES, ODUMODUBLVCK & Blaqbonez Woman Drama & Poco Lee Arrested
Send us Fan MailDavido and Wande Coal are going at it. What started as a dispute over a song has reportedly turned personal with both Afrobeats stars trading jabs online. We break down the Davido vs Wande Coal beef and ask how things got this far.We also get into the latest chapter of the Odumodublvck vs Blaqbonez feud including reports that a woman may be at the centre of the fallout between the
Ep 309 | Stonebwoy on Shatta Wale Beef, Ghana Music’s Struggles, Afrobeats & P-Square Drama
Send us Fan MailStonebwoy BREAKS SILENCE on Shatta Wale Beef, P-Square Drama, Ghana Music’s Struggles & AfrobeatsShatta Wale is a Ghanaian reggae and Afro dancehall artist, songwriter and entertainer. Originally performing under the name Bandana, he reinvented himself as Shatta Wale and became one of Ghana’s most influential and controversial music stars. Known for hits including “Dancehall Ki
Ep 308 | Nigerians BOYCOTT Tyla's Show | Tomi Adeyemi Speaks Out on Children of Blood and Bone
Send us Fan MailTyla is facing growing backlash online after calls for Nigerians to boycott her upcoming show in Nigeria, with many fans citing South Africa's history of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians. Is the criticism justified, or is the outrage misplaced?We also discuss bestselling author Tomi Adeyemi and her surprising statement distancing herself from the highly anticipated Childre
Ep 307 | Asake Drops MONEY Live Album! Is He Officially In Afrobeats Big 3?
Send us Fan MailAsake has surprised fans with the release of his MONEY Live Album, but has he done enough to cement his place among the biggest names in Afrobeats?In this episode, we break down the live album, Asake's incredible rise, and tackle one of the biggest debates in African music today:Is Asake officially part of the Afrobeats BIG 3?Can he compete with the likes of Burna Boy, Wizkid
Ep 306 | Burna Boy Makes FIFA History
Send us Fan MailBurna Boy is set for another major global moment with his reported appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show. In this episode, we discuss what the opportunity means for his career, Afrobeats and African music on the world stage.Has Burna Boy now become Africa’s biggest global music export? Could performing at the FIFA World Cup Final be even bigger than the Super Bo
Ep 305 | Wizkid SNUBS Shopsydoo
Send us Fan MailThis week on the podcast, we're breaking down the biggest stories shaking up Afrobeats and African entertainment.A viral video appears to show Wizkid walking past media personality Shopsydoo (Adesope Olajide) without acknowledging him. Was it intentional, or is social media reading too much into the moment?We also discuss the controversy surrounding Nota, whose comments claimi
Ep 304 | ODUMODUBLVCK Confronted Me About My Opinion
Send us Fan MailThis week on the podcast, we're diving into the biggest stories in Afrobeats and music culture!Burna Boy celebrates his 35th birthday, but where does he rank in Afrobeats history? Is Burna Boy the greatest artist the genre has ever produced and does he have a classic album?We also revisit the Odumodublvck vs Blaqbonez drama after Odumodublvck responds to our previous opinion.
Ep 303 | BlaqBonez Will Sue ODUMODUBLVCK
Send us Fan Mail#wizkid #odumodublvck #blaqbonez Wizkid has officially announced his highly anticipated new album 'Sexy' We break down what this means for Afrobeats, plus the explosive allegations made by Odumodublvck against Blaqbonez and why the music industry is being dragged into the conversation.We also discuss James Blake's criticism of today's "fake" music indu
Ep 302 | I'm Tired Of Chris Brown and Wizkid Collabs
Send us Fan Mail#wizkid #chrisbrown #asake Afrobeats is moving fast, and this week there's plenty to talk aboutWizkid and Chris Brown are back together with their latest collaboration, "Man On A Mission". Could this be another global smash?As younger stars continue to dominate, is it finally time for Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido to step back and let the next generation take over?Did
Ep 301 | Hate Watching
Send us Fan MailThis week:African Countries Hate Watch South Africa in the World Cup Burna Boy and Shakira's World Cup Performance Nigerian Online Streamer Disrespects Wizkid and his ManagerNigerians turn on Davido due to his tweets Ghana Legends Shatta Wale and Sarkodie dropped a new son Qing Madi's former label removed her song from streaming platforms And many more topicsLike, Comment
Ep 300 | Low Hanging Fruits
Send us Fan MailThis week:Amapiano Vs Afrobeats Arsenal wins the Premier League, Champions League Finals Afrobeats artists making Low IQ music Asake's London Concert, fans are outrage with the concert ticket pricesLike, Comment & Subscribe for more weekly content!📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/...Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshofft
Ep 299 | For The Culture?
Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode of Fresh Off The Boat, we’re diving deep into the biggest conversations shaking up music and pop culture right now!Chris Brown’s Brown album review. Davido announces a musical break but why now? Could this be connected to the highly anticipated Chris Brown collaboration? Does Burna Boy need a break from music? With constant albums, tours and controversies, has Bu
Ep 298 | Chaos
Send us Fan MailAfrobeats is heating up again.We’re breaking down the viral chaos between Carter Efe and Portable and why this “fight” turned into something way bigger than expected.Then we get into the online tension between Davido and DJ Tunez. Is this real beef or just fans doing the most? We break it down properly.We also review Asake’s Money album. Has he levelled up or is he playing it safe?
Ep 297 | This Got Messy
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we discussedUsher x Chris Brown Ticket Prices OUTRAGEMichael Jackson Movie ReviewIs Burna Boy Arrogant or Misunderstood?Dark Side of Media Exposed – Did Kiss Extra Deliberately Remove Davido from Omah Lay’s Idol List?Omah Lay & His Manager Rumours – What’s Really Going On Behind the Scenes?Fat Joe BLASTS BNXN Over Buju Banton's name – BNXN Fires Back!Many M
Ep 296 | Boogey man of Afrobeats
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we discussedWireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming into the UKBurna Boy beats up Wizkid DJ Tunez Many More topics📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/...Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthe......Banks: https://www.instagram.com/collinsbajayi/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fotbpodcastJOIN
Ep 295 | The Best?
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we discussed:Tems vs Burna Boy US popularity Omah Lay crowns himself the best of the last 20 years Is Afrobeats global dominance in decline?Dremo claims he didn't make money when he was signed with DavidoAnd Many More topics📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/...Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthe......Bank
Ep 294 | Label Moves
Send us Fan MailWizkid and Ayra Starr dominate at the MOBO AwardsComposer behind Disney’s The Lion King iconic “Circle of Life” chant takes legal action against a comedian over a controversial translation. Afrobeats Music legend claims Asake needed the backing and structure of YBNL Nation to truly blow. And Many More topics📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/...Fre
Ep 293 | Chaos In Mavin Land
Send us Fan MailAsake sits down with Korty for a new documentary Crayon slams Don Jazzy and MAVIN Record Should Rema and Ayra Starr leave Mavin Records?Sarkodie announce 2027 02 Arena Concert And many more 📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/...Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthe......Banks: https://www.instagram.com/collinsbajayi/TikTok: http
Ep 292 | Robbed?
Send us Fan MailIs R2bees the most successful music group from Ghana Rolling Stone names Wizkid the Architect of Afrobeats Tems and Burna Boy dominate the new J Cole's album Tyla wins the Grammy Award over Davido Fela Kuti's kids respond to Wizkid vs Seun Kuti's online beef Plus other topics 📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/...Fresh off the boat:
Ep 291 | Chella
Send us Fan MailChella is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in 2024 with his breakout single “Nyash Na Nyash”, a viral Afrobeats hit and “My Darling”, a record that marked a major milestone in Nigerian music history. The song peaked at number one on the Shazam Global Chart, making it the fourth Nigerian song ever to achieve this feat. “My Darling” also reached number one on t
Ep 290 | What's Your Product?
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we discussed Influencer Khaby Lame signs $975 million deal to create his AI powered digital twin Does Wizkid owe his fans an explanation into why his tours got cancelled Davido's manager's cryptic post, targeting Wizkid Who will take home the Grammy Award between Davido, Tyla, Burna Boy, Wizkid and Ayra Starr? 📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.in
Ep 289 | Disaster
Send us Fan MailIn this episode we discussedShowSpeed's Nigeria tour creates a lot of controversy due to poor logistics Wizkid responds to Seun Kuti's disrespect Davido's father holds a press conference regarding Davido's paternity allegations Black Sherif's contract issues 📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/...Fresh off the boat: https://
Ep 288 | Tag Team
Send us Fan MailWizkid and Asake released Jogodo, the first single off their upcoming joint Ep. Davido, has denied a paternity claim circulating on social media, saying five separate DNA tests have already confirmed that he is not the biological father of a teenage girl making the allegation.Seun Kuti slams Wizkid fans for allegedly disrespecting Fela Kuti 📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://w
Ep 287 | Streamer Games
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discussed how Carter Efe made history as Africa’s most-followed Twitch streamer after a record-breaking livestream with Afrobeats superstar Davido. We broke down the viral moment that saw him gain over 160,000 followers in days, overtaking Shank Comics and setting new records on Twitch, and what it means for African streamers, digital culture and the global crea
Episode 286 | Motion
Send us Fan MailNigeria’s very own Asake brings pure Afro-Fusion brilliance to the NPR Tiny Desk ConcertMeanwhile, Wizkid, DJ Maphorisa, and DJ Tunez are bridging sounds from Lagos to Johannesburg with their surprise cross-continental EP, South Gidi , a fusion of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and soulful rhythm set to shake up global playlists. Plus other topics 📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.
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