Afrobeats Weekly
Afrobeats Weekly is a podcast about African music that podcast highlights some of the biggest news around the Afrobeats genre and the people behind it - the musicians, producers, writers.
Global Village
Show overview
Afrobeats Weekly has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 136 episodes. That works out to roughly 95 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 38 min and 47 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Music show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 weeks ago, with 12 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 41 episodes published. Published by Global Village.
From the publisher
Afrobeats Weekly is a podcast about African music that podcast highlights some of the biggest news around the Afrobeats genre and the people behind it - the musicians, producers, writers.
Latest Episodes
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Omah Lay’s Clarity Of Mind Album Review
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
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 FalzNot a drill by Elestee, Jemiyo, AR4Amuni by CupidOfe Nsala by Straffiti and OdumoduAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE 37:47 - The Charts38:30 - Sign Out
New Music Friday Reviews
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 MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE 34:10 - The Charts35:47 - Sign out
Is Afrobeats Declining?
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 Spotify Nigeria:09:30 - Is Afrobeats Declining?19:32 - New SongsWhere Do We Go by Ayra StarPersonal by Juno10 Minutes by 6uff and OdumoduMofe by MvoLala by OlivetheboyPhoenix by MoelogoBurn Your Cables by Juney LuvAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE
The Billboard and Rema One-Hit Wonder Debate
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 MadiBrought The Family by Jon Bellion Ayra StarTrust Fund by Sir Raheem, Teni, YosaInterior Designer by OkwiGod is Working by Ayo MaffAura Salad by Mavo, SSoundGawdNo Typo by Nasty CMon Bebe by RnBoi ft Ayra StarGreedy by Nonso Amadi
Did Tyla Deserve the Grammy? Best African Music Performance 2026 Discussion
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
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)"Hope & Love" – Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin (Uganda)Best Global Music AlbumSounds Of Kumbha — Siddhant BhatiaNo Sign of Weakness — Burna BoyÉclairer le monde – Light the World — Youssou N’DourMind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live) — ShaktiChapter III: We Return to Light — Anoushka Shankar featuring Alam Khan & Sarathy KorwarCaetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo — Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia15:40 - New SongsAngels by Lekka Beats, Omah LA, OdumoduBadmington by CkayBirthday by Fredro, Burna, Steel BanglezSuper by Cupid SZNWhat You Need (Colors) by TemsNobody by Reekado Banks and LibiancaOyakilomhe by PrettyBoy DOSecond Hand by Don Toliver and RemaIt’s all Ovah by Kemuel39:00 - The charts
Wizkid and Asake’s Real, Vol.1 EP Review
On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Wizkid and Asake’s highly anticipated collab project, REAL, Vol.1 EP. They also discuss the Wizkid vs Fela comparisons, and review songs from New Music FridayOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction03:00 - Did you catch all that Ishow Speed drama06:50 - Seunkuti vs Wizid: Wizkid claims he’s bigger than Fela13:05 - Real Vol.1 by Wizkid and Asake 21:20 - New SongsMy Healer by Seyi Vibez, OmahLAyAkonuche Remix by Priest, Victony and ShodayMotho Waka by Ladipoe, Maglera Doe BoySolace by KunmieDo Not disturb by LovnIgboro by Boy SpyceBeauty Modara by Rudeboy 39:20 - The Charts40:33 - Sign out
Wizkid, Asake’s Jogodo, New Music Friday Reviews
On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Wizkid and Asake’s new single, Jogodo, and what they expect from the REAL, Vol.1 EP that drops next week. They also review songs from New Music FridayOUTLINE00:00 - Introduction06:25 - Catch up10:36 - Damie and Dolapo Martins album ’Come Back.'17:54 - New SongsJogodo by Wizkid and AsakeTeary Eyes by NBA YoungBoy ft. BurnaEveryday by MagixxAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERE SPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HEREAfrobeats Charts
Shallipopi’s Auracle Album Review
On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Shallipopi’s Auracle Album and Boj’s Duplicity Album, Apple Music Replay, Spotify Wrapped, as well as all the major songs that dropped on New Music Friday.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:25 - Catch Up09:20 - Recap of our personal end-of-the-year list (Top 5 )Song of the yearAlbum of the yearArtist Of the Year17:40 - Wizkid and Asake Announce Joint EP ‘REAL (Vol. 1)’ Just in Time for ‘Detty December’19:18 - Wizkid Tops Apple Music Nigeria End of the Year ListWizkid, Davido and Ayra Starr Lead Nigeria’s Spotify Wrapped 202528:35 - Shallipopi’s Auracle Album
Victony’s Very Stubborn Album Review, Tems’ Love Is A Kingdom Review
On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Victony’s Very Stubborn Album, and Tems’ Love Is A Kingdom, as well as all the major songs that dropped on New Music Friday.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:00 - Catch up04:00 - Burna Boy's concert11:20 - Mavin's new artist16:30 - Wale's new album19:15 - New Albums Victony’s Very Stubborn Album Tems’ Love Is A Kingdom 35:00 - New SongsEasy With Me by Dj Tunez, Wizkid, OdumoduBad Habits by King Promise and DavidoNights In The Sun by Odeal and WizkidType Shit by Good Girl LA, MavoMoshood by PDSTRNFoolish by TeknoAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERESPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE 48:50 - The Charts50:25 - Sign out
AFRIKA MAGIK by Show Dem Camp Album Review
On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Show Dem Camp’s AFRIKA MAGIK album and 255’s Triniy Album, as well as all the major songs that dropped on New Music Friday.OUTLINE 00:00 - Introduction08:20 - Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Ayra Starr, and Omah Lay are all up for Grammy NominationsBest African Music Performance Grammy Nominees“Love” — Burna Boy“With You” — Davido featuring Omah Lay“Hope & Love” — Eddy Kenzo & Mehran Matin“Gimme Dat” — Ayra Starr featuring Wizkid“Push 2 Start” — TylaBest Global Music Album Grammy NomineesSounds Of Kumbha — Siddhant BhatiaNo Sign of Weakness — Burna BoyÉclairer le monde – Light the World — Youssou N’DourMind Explosion (50th Anniversary Tour Live) — ShaktiChapter III: We Return to Light — Anoushka Shankar featuring Alam Khan & Sarathy KorwarCaetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo — Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia13:00 - New AlbumAFRIKA MAGIK by SDCTrinity by 25528:00 - New SongsBelinda by L.A.X and OlamideB.O.M.B by AQEnjoyment by Pocolee, Mavo, and Diamond BoyBounce by FalzStill Young by Joshua BarakaAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERESPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE 42:20 - The Chart45:25 - Sign out
Maison Rouge EP Review by Mr Eazi
On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Mr Eazi’s Maison Rouge EP and Cavy In The City album by the Cavemen. They also discuss the Mavo verses criticism that made news this week, as well as all the major songs that dropped on New Music Friday.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Catch up03:35 - News making the rounds13:00 - Maison Rouge by Mr Eazi 20:00 - Cavy In The City by The Cavemen22:10 - New SongsMoney Constant by Dj Maphorisa, Dj Tunez, Wizkid, and MavoShakabulizy Remix by Mavo and DavidoBody by Ckay and MavoWallah Wallah by Badsha and DavidoHOW ARE YOU by Seyi VibezItalawa by SDCHead Commot by Ice PrinceWorking II by Keith Sweat, Lil Waye, and Qing MadiSalty Chips by Juney LuvAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERESPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE 51:00 - The Charts54:00 - Sign out
No Excuses by Blaqbonez Album Review
On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Blaqbonez’s No Excuses Album, and Zlatan’s Symbol Of Hope Album. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, as well as all the major songs that dropped on New Music Friday.
Odumodublvck’s Industry Machine Album Review, Lojay’s XOXO’s Album Review
On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Odumodublvck’s Industry Machine Album, Lojay’s XOXO Album and Peruzzi’s Sabali Album. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, as well as all the major songs that dropped on New Music Friday.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:45 - Catch up04:43 - Nigerian Songs Named In Rolling Stone’s 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century243 - Unavailable by Davido and Musa Keys232 - Free Mind by Tems228 - Woman by Rema95 - Last Last by Burna Boy22 - Essence by Wizkid and Tems07:50 - Odumodublvck’s Industry Machine Album20:50 - Lojay’s XOXO Album29:34 - Peruzzi’s Sabali Album37:19 - New SongRing by Joeboy and ShodayHot Hot by Famous Pluto58:40 - The Charts59:30 - Sign out
Adekunle Gold’s Fuji Album Review
On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Adekunle Gold’s Fuji album and Sanity Album by Bella Shmurda. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, as well as all the major songs that dropped on New Music Friday.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:55 - Catch up06:10 - New AlbumFuji by Adekunle GoldSanity by Bella Shmurda22:00 - New SongsCandy Music by OdumoduNBA by Ladipoe, Ayo MaffDemons by Zlatan, Qing MadiCheerleader by TeknoMotivate by Nissi, OlamideWorry by Yemi Alade, Fave42:23 - Sign out
Protect Sarz At All Costs by Sarz Review, Peace by Piece EP Review by Fireboy Dml, Pheelz
On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Protect Sarz At All Costs album by Sarz, Peace by Piece EP Review by Fireboy Dml and Pheelz, and Mavo’s Kilometer II. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, as well as all the major songs that dropped on New Music Friday.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction07:00 - News09:13 - New Album29:15 - New SongsSkido by Victony & OlamideDie It by PeruzziINDUSTRY MACHINE by ODUMODUBLVCKI Know by Mightyyout & DavidoSalary 4 Life by 2BabaChameleon by The Cavemen.Olódùmarè by 9ice