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On this episode, Deji, Sharon and Dami review new music from the past week, including Tim Lyre ft. Show Dem Camp's "Economy," BIGBIRD ft. Seun Kuti, Vector's "The Matter," Rexxie ft. Rybeena's "EGBAMI," Joyce Olong's "Fool Me Once" and more. They also give an unfiltered review of Davido's recent album "5IVE," sharing their favourite songs, best features, and least favourite aspects of the album. They close the episode with a rundown of the buzzworthy moments in the music industry, touching on Rema's "Disastrous" Coachella performance, Burna Boy and Shallipopi's performance of "Laho Remix" on the Stade De France stage, Ckay's exit from Warner Music South Africa, and Ayra Starr's track with Wizkid.TimestampsSingles review: 1:57Davido's "5IVE" review: 25:20Industry rundown: 1:21:13Previous episodes referencedVector the Viper's Life of Passion - listen here, watch here.Stay Demure with Wani - listen here.----- We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts using the hashtag #WithAnSpod or tag us on Twitter and In

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 “Muah!,” 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 more information.

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 us on Twitter and Instagram (@WithAnSpod).For collaborations or inquiries, email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode, The Afrobeats Avengers welcome a returning Avenger, Moyo, and a new and insightful Avenger, Dami Osinubi. 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 signee, Boi Chase, the label’s restructure, and Davido’s bombshell revelation during the Subaru Boy Twitch stream.----We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts using the hashtag #WithAnSpod or tag us on Twitter and Instagram (@WithAnSpod).For collaborations or inquiries, email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/privacy for more information.

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 scene right now!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and share your opinions with us! @WithAnSpod #WithAnSpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.” Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 creative process behind his most recent project, offering a glimpse into the mind of a rap legend.Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining conversation. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 moments that have brought him this far, as well as the people who have played a pivotal role in his emergence.Watch the episode here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 project, "Wahala in Paradise." From his unconventional beginnings to finding his voice as an artist, Toyé shares insights on his journey, influences, and what it means to stay true to his sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 deviation from her usual R&B sound, exploring how she draws influences from Patois and incorporates elements of Caribbean rhythms. Watch on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Asuquo, the creative scene at Covenant University, creating Tems’ “Higher,” and navigating life after his Grammy win.Watch the video episode here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the industry and the strategies he deploys in building a cutting edge label. Watch the video episode on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 The Pack” and mca$h x GMK’s “Love Dealer.” They discuss what makes a breakout star and present contenders for who might have been 2024’s stars.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 album “Adedamola” at length, giving opposing opinions on their reception of the project. Watch our first video episode, “With An S: 1 Year Anniversary Reflections” Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers review their favourite 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 in the music scene: who stole Omah Lay’s idea?Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more. They briefly touch on Buju Banton’s statements on Afrobeats' substance, and dig into Chibuzor’s recent piece on “Nigeria’s Alternative Scene is in Another Golden Age.”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for more information.

On this episode, Deji, Mayowa, and Ify Obi revisit Lady Donli's debut album, Enjoy Your Life, which commemorates its 5th anniversary today. They reminisce on their favourite things about the album, and reflect on its impact on the alternative music scene in Nigeria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, the gang is joined by multi-talented rapper and singer, SGawD. They discuss her career, aspiring for excellence, and coming up in the industry. They also get into new music from Amaeya, KiDi, Ema Onigah and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers are joined by KP Fawehinmi, one-half of the Cruising Outwest and convener of Canada-based event platform and community, Afroverified, to talk about the Afrobeats scene in Canada. They also speak about new releases from LLONA, Yemi Alade, Odumodublvck, Boj, and more.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode, Sharon, Deji and Bola review music from the past week, including SPINALL x Omah Lay x Tyla’s “One Call,” Blaqbonez’s “Fire On Me,” Gabzy x JayO x Odeal’s “Too Fine,” Ayo Maff’s “Last Week” and Chike’s “Son of Chike” album.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers review new music from the week, including Tay Iwar x Le Mav's "Gold II" (EP), Zamir x Odunsi's "1004," Tave's "Are You Listening?" EP, and Rema's "HEIS" Album. ___We would love to hear your responses to this months question. Question: What song or project changed your life? Guidelines: The audio file should be MP3 only Say your name and what you do Ensure your response is below 45 seconds Send response to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the fiftieth episode of With An S, Sharon and Deji reflect on the year in music at its halfway point noting some of their standout records and mea culpas. They also dig into recent releases from Olamide and Burna Boy and the proliferation of Afrobeats to the world stage with recent performances by Flavour, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr and Tems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of With An S, Deji and Bola visit recent releases from Victony, Odunsi the Engine, Rema and Shallpopi, Babyboy AV and more digging into the deeper nuances behind the broader theme of experimental offerings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With their dance moves, memorable videos and poppy ear worms, Peter and Paul Okoye captured hearts across the continent in the 2000s. Their third studio album, Game Over captured their appeal.On this episode, Deji and Sharon are joined by recurring guest, Mayowa to relive our favorite twin duo's peak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Sharon and Deji review music from last week, including Ruger’s “Make Way,” Simi & Falz’ “Borrow Me Your Baby” and Juls and JayO’s “Best Interest. Mayowa then joins them to discuss Tems' album “Born in the Wild,” dissecting the project and her position in the music ecosystem.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have stories to tell, so every fortnight Ada and Mayowa ply friends with food and drinks in exchange for those stories. It’s group therapy, meets open-mic, meets kickback. Our goal is simple: archiving the Nigerian experience to capture all the nuances of today's culture.Subscribe via Spotify and Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode, Deji and Sharon are joined by Mayowa to talk all things "The Year I Turned 21." They have an in-depth conversation about Ayra Starr's latest album. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji and Moyo share their opinions on last week’s releases, including Fave’s “Controlla,” Shenseea ft. Wizkid’s “Work Me Out,” Zerry DL’s “O.U.A.T,” and Deto Black’s “Naija Babes.” They discuss Ayra Starr’s listening party and debate on ID Cabasa’s reimagination of Style Plus’ "Olufunmi" featuring Fireboy DML, Odumodublvck, BOJ & Joeboy   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Moyo, Sharon, and Deji are back reviewing their favourite tracks from last week, including Sarz & Lojay’s “Billions,” Kel P & Blaqbonez’ “Warning!,” Lifesize Teddy ft. Major AJ’s “Selina” and more. They share insights on why Tems’ "Love Me Jeje" track may be overtaking the algorithms on Spotify before they go through the nominations received by Nigerian Artists for 2024’s BET Award   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji and Sharon are back with another fun episode reviewing their favourite tracks from last week. They discuss Ayra Starr ft. Seyi Vibez’ “Bad Vibes,” Victony ft. Asake’s “Stubborn,” Tiwa Savage’s “Water & Garri soundtrack” and more. They also speak about the Tshwala Bam remix featuring Burna Boy and the peculiar comparison of BNXN and Ayra Starr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With two projects under his belt, M.I rewrote the rules of Nigerian Rap. His sophomore, "M.I 2: The Movie" only solidified his claim to being one of the most prolific rappers in Nigerian music history.On this episode, Bola and Mayowa are joined by music content creator, Emmanuel Owoniyi, to revisit the masterpiece that is "M.I 2: The Movie." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this packed episode, Deji, Sharon and Bola are joined by recurring guest, Wale Oloworekende. They review new music from the past two weeks including Tems’ “Love Me Jeje,” Adekunle Gold's “Rodo,” Yimeeka’s self-titled EP, PsychoYP & Azanti’s “Naija Funk,” Fireboy DML’s “Everyday” and much more. Wale gives some inside scoop on what to expect from Ayra Starr’s upcoming album “The Year I Turned 21.” Then they all discuss the messy X debacle between 2 of Afrobeats’ Big 3.Our weekly updated playlist is now available on Spotify. Listen to all our favorite tracks reviewed on this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoy this episode from our archives, where Deji, Sharon, and Bola explore the controversial topic of streaming farms. They explain the different forms of streaming farms and their implications for the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Moyo, Bola and Deji are joined by Tobi Owopetu of Cruising Outwest podcast to review music from the last week including Ruger and BNXN’s “RnB,” Ckay ft. Olamide’s “Wahala,” Joeboy’s two-pack “Concerning/Adenuga ft. Qing Madi” and more. They discuss Davido’s new record label Nine+ Records and Tems’ upcoming album.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost a decade ago, Asa dropped one of the most remarkable albums of our time. On this episode, Deji and Mayowa are joined by A&R and hype man, Tolu Daniels, as they take a journey back to the moment in 2008, when they heard the hypnotic strings and voice of Asa. Join us as we dive into the brilliance of Asa’s debut album, and consider the legacy it laid for the music industry.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji and Bola review tracks from the previous week including Young Jonn's “Jiggy Forever,” Shallipopi's “Shakespopi,” Ruger & BNXN's "POE" and more. They also speculate on Ruger & BNXN’s forthcoming joint EP and discuss his (Ruger’s) falling out with Jonzing Records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji, Bola, and Sharon review tracks from the previous week including Wizard Chan’s “Messenger” EP, Simi & Tiwa Savage’s “Men Are Crazy” and Funbi’s “Love Lust” EP. They rave about the upcoming Young Jonn project and the rumored Burna and Jhus EP before ranking their favorite Burna x Jhus tracks.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Bola and Deji are joined by Wonu Osikoya, A&R and host of popular music podcast, Osikoya Speaks. They get into their favourite releases of the past two weeks, including Candy Bleakz’ “Better Days” EP, Tim Lyre & BOJ’s “All Night” and Tyla’s self titled album before discussing the current state of the music industry. We get a peek into Wonu’s journey, exploring the nuances of her experiences, including the impact of being from an 'industry family' and the passion and dedication it takes to contribute to the music ecosystem.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re excited to introduce our new segment, “Reload it” where we review our favourite Nigerian Albums of all time. The first episode takes a deep dive into Wande Coal’s debut album “Mushin 2 Mo’Hits” and the legacy it had in the music industry. Deji, Sharon, Bola are joined by Mayowa Idowu as they take us back to the moment they heard the project in 2009 and reminisce on their favourite things about it. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji, Bola, and Sharon review their favorite releases from the past week, including TAR1Q & Khalid’s “Jigga,” Kizz Daniel’s “Thankz Alot” EP, Tiwa Savage & Odumodublvck’s “100 Million,” and Bella Shmurda’s “Loner.” They touch on Wizkid’s rant disowning his Afrobeats heritage before discussing the future of Afrobeats and the artists likely to usher the genre into a new era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’d love your feedback in shaping With An S' future work. Please fill out our quick survey here.On this episode, Sharon and Deji get into the releases from last week, including Lojay & Jae5’s “Loveless” EP, Taves’s two pack “Bodija/Folake,” Glassface & Odunsi (The Engine)’s “MINDREADER,” Candy Bleakz’s “Para” and Plug Music’s “Celine Vol. 1” EP. They then explore the highlight of the week in the industry, including Jonzing World’s new artist, Bagetti, Shallipopi and Odumodublvck’s upcoming joint tour and Ayra Starr touring alongside Chris Brown.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji, Sharon and Bola review the latest music releases including Skepta and Portable’s “Tony Montana,” Young Jonn, Kizz Daniel and Seyi Vibez’ “Big Big Things,” Tolani ft Qdot’s “I believe,” BNXN and Ruger’s “Romeo Must Die,” and much more. Following news of Mavin Records' deal with UMG, the team discusses the effect it will have on the industry and end the episode on Fireboy’s new genre ‘Afro-life’ and its viability.Listen to our earlier episode on the Mavin Records deal, "What The Potential Sale Of Mavin Records Means For Afrobeats" on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji and Bola switch things up by revisiting previous reviews made on some music, and sharing their new opinions on them. They revisit Wizkid’s “S2” EP, Shallipopi’s “Presido La Pluto” album and more before briefly discussing the Omah Lay concert drama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Moyo and Sharon review their favourite releases from the past week, including Wizkid’s “One Love,” Joeboy’s “Osadebe,” Bloody Civilian’s “Natural Mystic,” YKB’s album “Yusful Music Reloaded” and more. They share their opinion on Amapiano’s dominance in the Nigerian industry and question if is it’s time for something new. They then discuss the music rollout culture in Nigeria and suggest the need for artists to do better.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Sharon and Bola review the latest music releases including Portable’s “Tony Montana of London” (EP), Wurld ft. Odumodublvck “No Suffer,” Khaid & Gyakie “Run Away” and Victony’s “Everything.” They also discuss changes in the Jonzing World roster; Ruger’s departure and The Glorious Boy’s emergence. The episode ends with their opinions on the Headies Awards moving back to Nigeria.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji and Sharon review new releases including Ayra Starr’s “Commas,” Zlatan & Asake’s “Bust Down,” Usher ft. Pheelz’ “Ruin,” Iyanya’s “Once Upon A Cat” (Album) and Ajebo Hustlers ft. Odumodublvck’s “Celine Dion.” Amongst other things, they discuss Joeboy's departure from Empawa and launch of his new label, the potential impact of the United Music Group and TikTok dispute on Afrobeats artists and debate the viability of Manny Wellz’ approach to streaming platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Bola, Deji and Moyo review music releases from last week, including Kizz Daniel ft Davido’s “Twe Twe” (Remix), Ckay’s two pack “Is It You/Mysterious Love,” Fave’s “Belong to You,” Jeriq & PsychoYP’s “Evil Twin” EP and Candybleakz ft Simi - Wale (Remix). The 66th Grammy Awards take place next weekend and with a host of Nigerian artists in the running, Deji and Bola share their predictions on who'll be leaving with gold-plated gramophones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Sharon, Bola and Deji highlight their favourite tracks from last week, including Skepta, Odumodublvck & Idris Elba ft.Tribal Mark’s “Jangrova,” Major League DJz ft. Victony’s “Margaret,” F3line’s “Day One” and Joyce Olong’s “Disappear.” Triggered by the brouhaha involving Prettyboy D-O and Teezee over the past week, they delve into D-O’s artistry and relevance in the industry. To close out, they draw a parallel between Prime Video's recent withdrawal from the African market and question if Afrobeats is doomed to suffer a similar fate. ____________Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @withanspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji, Sharon and Moyo are back with insightful and humorous opinions on last week’s music releases, particularly on Black Sherif’s “January 9th,” 21 Savage ft Burna Boy & Metro Boomin’s “Just Like Me,” Deela & Somadina’s “Lagos,” and Vector & Bella Shmurda’s “If They Are Real.” Using Fireboy’s statement on the reason behind his shift in music, they discuss the different experiences that affect the quality of music artists put out. To close out, they highlight Tave’s recent singing into Atlantic Records and summarise the trajectory of his career thus far.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers review their favourite music released in December 2023, including Wizkid's S2 (EP), Chike & Mohbad's "Egwu," Brazy's "Afro Sexy" (EP), Kizz Daniel's "Too Busy To Be Bae / Twe Twe" and more.They review Rolling Stone’s inclusion of three Nigerian albums in its 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time list, criticizing it as a lazy choice that does not reflect the plethora of great albums from the country.Lastly, they share opposing views on Fave’s reaction to Davido performing their hit record “Kante” without her. _________Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @withanspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special episode, the hosts of With An S reflect on their personal experiences in 2023, highlighting both their victories and the valuable lessons they learned. They also dig into their goals for 2024, emphasizing their dedication to personal growth and the importance of billing for their expertise.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To close out 2023, Moyo, Bola, and Deji give an overview of the Afrobeats scene, highlighting the artists, producers, and projects that defined the year. Delving into the current global dominance of Afrobeats, they identify areas for improvement and highlight the industry's collaborative effort to create a more progressive industry.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji and Bola run through their favorite Afrobeats artist and producer duos, celebrating the powerful dynamics that create the best music and moments for music lovers everywhere. They discuss stellar collaborations, including songs and projects from Melvitto and Gabzy, Asake and Magicsticks, Sarz and Wizkid, Spax Classic and Show Dem Camp, and a few more notable talents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers share their favourite and least favourite interactions with artists. They also delve deeper into whether artists' online personas impact their success and their connection with fans.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji, Bola and Moyo reflect on the year in music by sharing the data gleaned from Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music end-of-year reports, drawing conclusions on the top artists and songs via those formats. They also touch on some of last week's releases including Flavour's “African Royalty” album, Tyla's “TYLA” EP, Odumodublvck's “Eziokwu (Uncut)”, Pheelz' “Pheelz Good (Triibe Tape)” EP and GDZILLA's “High Tension”. Finally, they discuss the accusations of misogyny around Odumodublvck and the efficacy of his use of controversy as a marketing tool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Sharon, Bola and Deji are joined by Praise Anyaoha, entertainment lawyer and partner at Stetson LP to speak about the bouts of legal drama that have risen in the music industry recently. Praise sheds some light on the reported convertible loan situation between Chocolate City and WEA International (a subsidiary of Warner Music Group) and also the claims of intellectual property theft brought against Nigerian emerging artist Smada by South African artist Deep London. The episode also includes music reviews on Lojay ft Olamide's “Arizona,” Victony ft Crayon & Bella Shmurda's “Ohema,” Lifesize Teddy's "Poisn EP" and Odunsi’s “SPORT.”  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers bring interesting and funny perspectives on some of last week's releases including Teni’s “Tears Of The Sun” album, Asake’s “Lonely At The Top” remix featuring H.E.R, Qing Madi’s self titled EP, Tim Lyre’s “Masta” EP and more. Subsequently, they delve into the rampant use of subpar PR stunts by artists, highlighting the risks associated with stunts that rely solely on ‘talkability’ without translating into actual streams. The trio then get into a passionate debate about various aspects of Rema's O2 performance, discussing the expected and unexpected elements, especially in relation to his choice of props. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Sharon, Deji and Bola delve into Bloody Civillian’s Deluxe EP “Anger Management: At LEasT wE tRIED“, Shallipopi’s “Presido La Pluto” album, Wurld’s “Don’t Get Used To This” EP and more. They also spotlight the remarkable Afrobeats’ artists nominated for the 66th Grammy Award show, while Deji clarifies the rules governing awards eligibility for persons credited on a piece of work. To close out, they discuss Nigerian artists charging performance fees in Dollars, sparking a passionate discussion on the need for artists to relax.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Bola, Deji and Moyo review their favourite tracks from last week, including Ajebutter, Boj and SDC’s “Sweet Life,” Victony’s “No Joke,” Teni’s “Malaika,” and Morravey’s “Ravi” EP. They then discuss the complexities that arise when artists explore new sounds and potentially alienate their fans in the process, and also the potential reasons behind Afronation’s cancelation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Afrobeats — Is it a genre? A catch-all for West African music? The thread that connects the diaspora to its roots? Or all the above? On this episode Kalakuta Koj takes us on a journey through Nigeria’s music history to trace the beginnings of Afrobeats. Joined by music historian, archivist and journalist Uche Ikonne, the two follow Afrobeats' past to its present to help the world better understand this new sonic sensation.This episode is the first of Culture Custodian's new podcast format, Uncultured. Uncultured is a show that uses stories and conversations with cultural connoisseurs to deep dive into Nigeria’s history and bring you interesting answers to our most random and relevant questions, like – What is Afrobeats? What started Nigeria and Ghana’s beef ? And why the nostalgia for old Nollywood all of a sudden?Subscribe; Spotify, Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Bola and Deji run through a couple of their favourite drops from the past two weeks. They speak about Ayra Starr’s feature on David Guetta’s “Big FU,” Rema’s “Ravage,” Mr Eazi’s “Evil Genius” album, Blaqbonez ’s “Emeka Must Shine” album and more. They also discuss the iconic album “MI2” by MI Abaga turning 13 and its impact in rap music in Nigeria.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moyoxyz (Moyo) is joined by culture journalist, Wale Oloworekende to speak about her dear friend, Mohbad.Moyo occupied the official role of Mohbad’s manager from September 2022 to March 2023, and during the past year was privileged to have a personal relationship with the artist. The combination of both their names “Moh-Mo” was coined by the artist to signify their bond as friends. On this episode, Moyo and Wale speak candidly about the artist, his impact in the industry and the trials he faced while he was alive. ______Please use the #WithAnSpod to stay connected with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji and Sharon begin by discussing songs that piqued their interest during the past week, specifically Shallipopi's two-pack, “Things on Things” and “Oscroh (Pepperline),” as well as Lil Durk, J Cole’s “All My Life” remix with Burna Boy, Victor Thompson’s “This Year” remix with Gunna and Mayorkun's “Lowkey”. They then delve into the impact of TikTok on the music industry and explore the sustainability of its influence, questioning if TikTok virality is our only pathway into the Billboard Charts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, the gang is back with humorous and insightful reviews of some of the latest songs and projects out in the past week. They discuss Tems’ “Me & U”, Odumodublvck’s “Eziokwu”, BNXN’s “Sincerely, Benson” and much more. In a passionate spiel, Moyo and Sharon also share their controversial opinions on Davido’s “Feel" music video.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji, Moyo and Bola are joined by Editor In Chief of The Culture Custodian, Mayowa Idowu, to discuss the significance of the potential sale of one of Nigeria’s biggest music record labels, Mavin Records. They delve into the benefits a sale will have in the industry, and also address some concerns the public has had in response to the news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode, Deji, Sharon, and Bola explore the controversial topic of streaming farms. They explain the different forms of streaming farms and their implications for the music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji, Sharon and Moyo are back with reviews on the latest Afrobeats music releases. They run through some of their favourite tracks and projects from the past week, including Nissi and Fireboy DML’s recent track “Nobody” and Juls’ “Palmwine Diaries”. In addition, Deji dissects the artistry behind Lady Donli’s debut album “Pan African Rockstar, classifying it as a ‘Sonic Triumph’. They are later joined by Bola to discuss the extent of late artist, Mohbad’s, posthumous charting, and the reception he has received posthumously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, your favorite Afrobeat Avengers delve into recently released albums such as Patoranking's "World Best" and Oladapo's "In Case I Never Love Again," along with singles like YKB and Joeboy's "San Siro" remix. They also weigh in on Burna Boy’s recent achievements- topping the UK Official Album Charts and his nominations at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, the Headies sidelining female artists and the jaw dropping ticket prices for the Afronation festival taking place in Lagos later this year.As usual, their insights make interesting listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Deji, Sharon and Bola, run through new releases such as Ruger’s debut album “Ru The World”, Khaid’s Ep “Emotions” and Tekno’s “The More The Better” album. Their reviews are followed by a rundown of trending topics from the past week, including Tems’ reemergence on social media and the unveiling of Jonzing World’s new signee, Gdzilla.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look into a few releases made at the beginning of August 2023, including Olamide’s “Unruly”, Mavins new signee’s self-titled album, “Lifesize Teddy” and the invigorating track “Ndi Ike” by Falz, Flavour and Odumodublvck.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘With An S’ co-hosts, Deji, Moyo and Sharon, discuss the importance of award shows like The Headies Awards while also examining the extent to which, if any, awards can be considered a tool for determining success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the 16th edition of the Headies Awards around the corner, our co-hosts, Deji, Moyo and Sharon dig into the nominations for different categories, discussing who could or should win awards for their categories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Culture Custodian has assembled the Afrobeats avengers on a podcast to talk about all things Afrobeats. On this introductory episode, our co-hosts, Deji Osikoya, Moyo Onipede and Sharon Ntan share a few details about themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.