Podcasts about Afrobeats

IN THE MIX W/ T.G.I.F VIBE - AFROBEATS, AMAPIANO AND MORE 1-23-26 by DJ Dee Money

10,000+ Streams. 116 Countries. One Global Sound.The Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx is officially trending across 116 countries on Spotify, with Nigeria leading the charge. This isn't just a numbers game—it's proof that African stories, sounds, and creative conversations are resonating worldwide.In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest Afrobeats moments of 2026.Global superstars Wizkid and Asake dropped their highly anticipated collaborative EP, REAL, Vol. 1, on January 23, 2026, and the culture hasn't stopped talking. The four-track project fuses Wizkid's signature Starboy melodies with Asake's raw street spirituality, log drums, and amapiano-leaning energy.We break down the full EP experience, highlighting standout tracks like Turbulence, Jogodo, Iskolodo, and Alaye, while unpacking the production mastery led by Magicsticks with contributions from 4Tunes.The numbers tell a story on their own. REAL, Vol. 1 debuted at #1 on Apple Music Nigeria and the UK, making history as the first African EP to top the UK chart. It's also hitting #1 across multiple African countries and climbing fast in the US, Canada, Germany, and beyond.But this conversation goes deeper than charts.Is Wizkid strategically aligning with Asake at the peak of his street dominance the same way he linked with Burna Boy during the 2020–2021 global breakout? Or is this just organic respect between two kings of different generations? We analyze patterns, intentions, and what this collaboration means for the future of Afrobeats as a global force.From Nigeria to the world, this episode captures the pulse of culture, music, and influence shaping Africa's sound today.Tap in if you haven't. Stay locked if you have.The Artiste Hangout with Femi MakxConversations. Culture. Creatives shaping Africa's future.

Send us a textBrush1Radio (also known as the Brush1 Podcast) is a genre-spanning music podcast created and curated by Brush1 The Road Marshal that dives into the latest and greatest in Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, Soca, Pop, Amapiano, Dancehall and more, blending curated hits, live audio, and music commentary to entertain and engage listeners with fresh and nostalgic sounds alike. It's built around vibrant musical culture and community engagement, often featuring live mixes and collaborations with DJs and artists under the #brush1radio banner. The show has been running strong for about six years, and 2026 marks its seventh season, continuing its evolution as a go-to audio destination for diverse music lovers. Support the showFollow @brush1theroadmarshal on Instagram and tiktok for more music-related content. #brush1theroadmarshal #oneroadmarshal #shoproadmarshal

Join the award-winning Sync Producer Hub Host Jason Dowty interviews Michael Connor about his musical journey from England to Vancouver, his Berklee training, and his experience placing music in film and TV as a member of the Sync Producer Hub. They discuss Michael's hybrid cinematic Afrobeat sound, string arrangements, background acting leading to placements, time-management tips for producers, and how the Hub community supports growth and sync opportunities.

On Episode 243 of Submaroach, Koj, TMT, and Mayowa are back with another wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation covering football drama, music culture, fitness delusions, and the future of storytelling.The boys break down the AFCON controversy involving Morocco, asking whether it was smart gamesmanship or straight-up cheating. They talk new music spcifically Asake and Wizkid's project and what that could entail.There's a hilarious debate on what actually counts as a workout in 2025, followed by a sharp discussion on AI in storytelling, creativity, and whether machines are helping or quietly killing originality. The episode rounds out with a deep dive into “nepopiano”—Afrobeats made by rich kids—and what it says about class, culture, and gatekeeping in the Nigerian music industry.As always, it's layered with jokes, hot takes, and side quests only Submaroach can deliver.Topics include:AFCON drama, Moroccan controversy, new Afrobeats music, fitness culture, AI and creativity, storytelling, Nepopiano, Nigerian pop culture, comedy podcast Nigeria.

IN THE MIX W/ DJ DEE MONEY AFROBEATS, AMAPIANO AND MORE 1/17/2026 by DJ Dee Money

IN THE MIX W/ DJ DEE MONEY AFROBEATS, AMAPIANO AND MORE 1/15/2026 by DJ Dee Money

Dj Loft Live At Day Party December 2025 [AFROBEATS, HIPHOP, DANCEHALL] by Dj LOFT

Why is Stromae's Papaoutai Afro Soul remix suddenly everywhere on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Spotify in January 2026? In this episode of Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, we dive into the viral phenomenon transforming a 2013 classic into a global Afro Soul sensation.The remix, credited to Chill77, mikeeysmind, and Unjaps (released late 2025), has racked up over 14 million Spotify streams and climbing charts worldwide. By replacing Stromae's electronic original with African percussion, soulful vocals, choir layers, and Afrobeat rhythms, this version has become the go-to soundtrack for dances, travel vlogs, aesthetic edits, and emotional reels.We break down:• The story behind “Papaoutai” – Stromae's tribute to his father lost in the 1994 Rwandan genocide and the haunting question, “Papa, où t'es?” (Dad, where are you?).• Why the Afro Soul twist hits differently – blending sorrow and groove, creating powerful contrasts in lighthearted viral content.• The AI remix debate – is this musical evolution fair to the original, or a new frontier for global sounds?• The virality factor – why the remix is dominating feeds in Abuja, Lagos, West Africa, and beyond.Whether you're vibing nonstop or just curious, this episode explains the cultural resonance, emotional depth, and viral mechanics making this remix the sound of early 2026.

In this episode of Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx, I deliver a detailed cultural and industry breakdown of Burna Boy's highly anticipated 2026 debut single, “For Everybody”, a strategic collaboration with Sporty Group, owners of SportyTV and SportyBet, scheduled for release on January 16, 2026.Drawing on independent editorial judgment supported by AI-assisted research tools, the episode examines what this release represents beyond music. From the timing and messaging to the wider cultural strategy behind the rollout, the conversation explores how “For Everybody” is positioned to travel across global charts, digital platforms, and football culture.The episode also analyzes the visual direction of the record, including its football-centric video featuring international players such as Eduardo Camavinga, Éder Militão, Nico Williams, Iñaki Williams, and others, and what this signals about audience targeting, global reach, and brand alignment.Beyond the record itself, this episode interrogates Burna Boy's ambassador relationship with Sporty Group and what it says about African artistes navigating global sport, media, and betting ecosystems. It is a broader discussion about ownership, influence, and the evolving intersection of music, culture, and commerce.From projected streaming performance to long-term implications for Afrobeats' global positioning and Burna Boy's post-No Sign of Weakness era, this episode offers a clear-headed, contextual analysis of power, strategy, and cultural intent.

IN THE MIX W/ DJ DEE MONEY AFROBEATS, AMAPIANO KOMPA AND MORE 1/14/2026 by DJ Dee Money

Fela Kuti: Fear No Man is a 12-part podcast honoring the life and legacy of the inventor of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti. The show spotlights stories and perspectives from people highly influenced by Fela Kuti’s art and politics, including David Byrne, Brian Eno, Santigold, Questlove, Paul McCartney, and so many others. KEXP’s Roddy Nikpour spoke with the host of the podcast — someone with a very distinct flavor of storytelling — Jad Abumrad. He’s best known as the founder and original host of the public radio show, Radiolab, as well as other music-oriented podcasts like Dolly Parton's America. Abumrad is also a composer himself. “It's a really clever thing he's doing,” Abumrad says in the interview. “He moves you into a trance, wakes you up, then into politics — and then you're dancing at that point. So, your body's already in action. It's taking this political message and turning it into movement that then actually makes you want to do something.” The story of Fela Kuti goes beyond his lifetime, though. “The power of music is it'll outlive us,” Jad continues. “I think that's what Fela meant when he said ‘music is the weapon of the future.’ It's going to outlive the enemies. It will do something beyond us. And I hope he's right.” Support the show: kexp.org/deeperPhoto by: Leon MorrisSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Odeal ft. Wizkid “Nights In The Sun” official music video just dropped! Artiste Hangout with Femi Makx reacts live—full breakdown of cinematic visuals, Bon la vida hook, Wizkid feature vibes, lyrics meaning & why it's heating up Afrobeats playlists in 2026. Stream now & join the convo!

Show Notes: In the second episode of the Afrobeats series I'll discussing the career of afrobeats superstar Wizkid.Other platforms where you listen to the podcast:Goodpods:https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNbPandora:https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/id149967Audible:https://www.audible.com/pd/In-The-Mix-With-Leah-B-Podcast/B08JJNJQ6Q?qid=1686675694&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=43H896G2077CDFYN6PE2&pageLoadId=IYzrwnRYFRYq9AZp&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42Spotify For Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inthemixxSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KTfI-Heart Radio:https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-in-the-mix-with-leah-b-62565870?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=trueThe In the Mix With Leah B. Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@inthemixwithleahbpodcastThe Socials:Threads:https://www.threads.net/@inthe_mixwithleahbLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-barnes-53404112?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/inthe_mixwithleahbFacebook:https://facebook.com/inthemixwithleabSupporting the Podcast:Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/inthemix

Musical Journey of happiness and positivity through frequencies of House,Tech House, Afro Beats and Latin Vibes. ---------- Follow Namo Maitri ◊ https://soundcloud.com/namomaitri ◊ http://tinyurl.com/yvt2ksrm ---------- Follow MSYH.FM » http://MSYH.FM » http://x.com/MSYHFM » http://instagram.com/MSYH.FM » http://facebook.com/MSYH.FM » http://patreon.com/MSYHFM ---------- Follow Make Sure You Have Fun™ ∞ http://MakeSureYouHaveFun.com ∞ http://x.com/MakeSureYouHave ∞ http://instagram.com/MakeSureYouHaveFun ∞ http://facebook.com/MakeSureYouHaveFun ∞ http://youtube.com/@MakeSureYouHaveFun ∞ http://twitch.tv/@MakeSureYouHaveFun

Hot off the press is a new mix featuring 39 of my top mainstream open-format tracks from 2025. Tracks include House, Dance, Latin, Reggaeton, Afrobeats, R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop, Trap, Jersey Club, and more. I hope you enjoy the mix:) P.S. For those who know my roots as a house DJ, I will be uploading my Ghetto House Radio mixes soon from the "Top Tracks of 2025" show that aired last weekend. Happy New Year! -------------------------Download at www.djpeetiv.com or search in iTunes under "DJ Peeti-V"-------------------------1.       Turn The Lights Off (The Scenekings Edit) - KATO2.      No Broke Boys (Smassh Mainstage Edit) - Tinashe & Disco Lines3.      Golden (Smassh Dance Rework) - HUNTRIX4.      LETS GO - Rob DVS Classic House Intro  - Jaden Bojsen & Sami Brielle & David Guetta5.     I Adore You (Beatbreaker VIP Insomnia Edit) - HUGEL, Topic, Arash & Daecolm 6.     Location (DJ Nasa Remix) - ZERB, Ty Dolla $Ign & Wiz Khalifa7.      Nuevayol Vs PA QUE LO BAILES (DJ OD VIP Segue) - Bad Bunny Vs Lomiiel8.      PYHU (Put Your Hands Up) (HMC Vocal Edit) - HUGEL & Kurd Maverick Ft Pitbull9.     Maui Wowie - Kid Cudi10.   Sao Paulo - The Weeknd & Anitta11.      Which One - Drake & Central Cee12.    NOKIA (Club Killers Party Booster) - Drake 13.    MIAMI - Tokischa14.    Shake It To The Max (FLY) (DJ OD Get Busy Wordplay Intro) - MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea 15.    Twinzzz - Saweetie16.    Dumb - Tyga, Big Sean & Flo Milli17.    Karri feat. Kehlani - Go (XNYWOLF Edit)18.    BOFFUM - Saweetie & J White Did It19.    Toot It Up - Pardison Fontaine & Cardi B20.  Dark Thoughts - Lil Tecca21.    Fat Juicy & Wet (Alex Dynamix Break Edit) - Sexyy Red & Bruno Mars22.   Pop It Off - Tyga & Lil Wayne23.   Shake Dat - Chief Keef & Mustard24.   VOY A Llevarte PA PR - Bad Bunny25.  Eoo - Bad Bunny26.  Baby (Is It A Crime) (Frequency X Club Edit) - Rema27.   MUTT - Markcutz Remix  - Leon Thomas28.   +57 - KAROL G, Feid & DFZM Ft Ovy On The Drums, J Balvin, Maluma, Ryan Castro & Blessd29.  BORICUA LATINA FOREVA (Deville Wordplay Intro) - KAROL G, Joe30.  Bodega Baddie - Cardi B31.    Outside - Cardi B32.   Safe - Cardi B Feat. Kehlani33.   Folded (Gilla Edit) - Kehlani34.  Bad Bih 4 Ya - Glorilla Ft Boston Richey35.  Actin Up - Tommy Richman & Sexyy Red36.  Victory Lap - Fred Again.., Skepta & Plaqueboymax37.   What Did I Miss? - Drake38.  Just Us - Lemi Vice Remix - Jack Harlow Ft. Doja Cat39.  I Run - Alexandar Smash Remix - HAVEN. & Kaitlin Aragon

IN THE MIX W/ DJ DEE MONEY AFROBEATS, AMAPIANO AND MORE 1/7/2026 by DJ Dee Money

The first decade of the 21st century saw the beginning of huge changes in African diaspora music. Afrobeats and amapiano were still in the cradle, but a new spirit was in the air. In this program, we return to that crucial decade to hear some of the bold new ideas bubbling up in Africa. We'll hear Buraka Som Sistema from Angola and Portugal, Nigerian rapper 9ice, an Akon remix of Amadou and Mariam, and a then emerging American rock band with a bright future ahead of them, Vampire Weekend. Produced by Wills Glasspiegel. Originally broadcast in 2009.

IN THE MIX W/ DJ DEE MONEY AFROBEATS, AMAPIANO AND MORE 1/6/2026 Part 2 by DJ Dee Money

IN THE MIX W/ DJ DEE MONEY - Throwback R&B - Afrobeats Experience 1/7/2026 by DJ Dee Money

IN THE MIX W/ DJ DEE MONEY - AFROBEATS, AMAPIANO AND MORE 1*6*26 by DJ Dee Money

IN THE MIX W/ NEW YEAR VIBE - AFROBEATS, AMAPIANO AND MORE 1*4*26 by DJ Dee Money

What happens when you don't choose music, but music chooses you? In this electrifying episode, the magnetic Nigerian artist Oluzy traces his journey from freestyling on street benches in Lagos to sharing stages with Afrobeats giants like Ruger and Joeboy in Canada.Oluzy pulls back the curtain on his unique creative process, revealing how a chance airport encounter inspired his viral hit “Bamidele Logba Logba” and why he believes the universe, not him, curates the loyal team that surrounds him. He gets real about the pressure to constantly outdo himself, the hustle mentality forged in a Lagos neighbourhood where “nobody did a nine-to-five,” and why he sees his upcoming project as a genre-defying “movement” never before heard in Afrobeats.Oluzy is a Halifax-based afrobeat artist blending Nigerian roots with global vibes. Producing hits like 'Love Me' & 'Bamidele Logba Logba', he's breaking bounds with infectious rhythmsCheck him out @oluzy_

Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, my name is Hafeestonova (Your Musical Plug, Creator of the Energy Force, African Music Amplifier)Today I will be talking about BNXN album titled Captain. Captain is a calm, intentional, and emotionally grounded album that shows BNXN fully in control of his sound and direction. Rather than chasing hits or virality, the project documents a season of growth, clarity, and maturity. The album blends Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, and soft R&B with restraint, making it cohesive and immersive from start to finish.Press play to listen Album Link👉 https://open.spotify.com/album/5jqvO2VFTZ4n5MlE393wwT

The first episode of 2026! I'll discussing the history of the global sensation of the music genre Afrobeats.Other Platforms where you can listen to the podcast:Goodpods:https://goodpods.app.link/8GExwJCiPNbSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1NBzGR7hPphTP2fiPS4KTfPandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/in-the-mix-with-leah-b/PC:1000712709

One Song is sharing an episode of the new podcast Fela Kuti: Fear No Man. When the world is on fire, what can music actually do? Host Jad Abumrad recounts the true tale of one of the great political awakenings in music. Fela Kuti was a classically trained Nigerian musician who traveled to America, only to return to Nigeria and transform his sound into a battering ram against the state. Doing so, he created a new musical language of resistance called Afrobeat. But when the mix of art and activism got too hot, the state pulled out its guns and literally opened fire. In this episode, we hear how Fela's music had the power to move hearts, change minds, and heal the deepest wounds. Listen to more episodes of Fela Kuti: Fear No Man on Audible or at https://link.mgln.ai/onesong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We finished off 2025 with the latest from Cosmic Slap, Dorian Slip, The Natural Yogurt Band, and VEEKO, plus deep tracks from Bennie Maupin, Freddie Hubbard, Eddie Henderson, Roy Milton, Either/Orchesrta and music of the Grateful Dead, performed by Muriel Grossmann.Have a safe and sane New Year's…see you in 2026!Muriel Grossmann - The Other One - Plays The Music Of McCoy Tyner & Grateful Dead (Dreamlandrecords)Herbie Mann - Turkish Coffee - Impressions Of The Middle East (Rhino Atlantic)Either/Orchestra - AMHARA RUMBA - Ethiopiques 32: Nalbandian L'Ethiopien The Ethiopian (Heavenly Sweetness)The Bennie Maupin Ensemble - Neophilia 2006 - Penumbra (Cryptogramophone)Bennie Maupin - Water Torture - Slow Traffic To The Right (Mercury)Eddie Henderson - Explodition - Sunburst (Blue Note)Calibro 35 - Nautilus - Exploration (Record Kicks)Freddie Hubbard - Son Of Sky Dive - Polar AC (CTI)Women In Jazz - Soy La Que Soy (w/Colectiva) - Women In Jazz (New Soil x Women In Jazz)Colectiva - Maliciosa - Colectiva (Jazz re:freshed)Roy Milton & Solid Senders - New Year's Resolution - Blues Christmas Songs Remastered (Vol. 1) (Specialty)Cosmic Slap - Midnight On Mars - Krautspiral (Stereo In High Fidelity)The Natural Yogurt Band - Too Much Fun - Red Sky At Night (BMM)Blackbuster - Shack Up - Strange Breaks & Mr Thing (BBE)WAAN - Moto No Oto - We Want Waan (Sonar Kollektiv)Miles Mosley - Abraham - Uprising (World Galaxy/Brainfeeder)Dorian Slip - 6&4 Makes More - Astral Illusion (Severn Songs)VEEKO - REGRETS - HOUSE OF BIRDS (INGOMA/DEMAIN)Black Jesus Experience - Lullaby For A Homeless Child - Time Telling (Agogo)Levitation Orchestra - Premeditatio Malorum - Sancturary (5dB)Brandon Sanders - 8/4 Beat - Lasting Impression (Savant)Gnork - Spring 25 (ft. Jazzbois) - Gnork Meets The Jazzbois (In Random Places) (Blunt Shelter) This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

Jad Abumrad's new podcast, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, digs into Fela Kuti's life, the good and the bad because he not only pioneered Afrobeat and pushed against the impacts of colonialism but he was also a deeply complicated and flawed man who left a wake of inspiration and trauma.

Qool DJ Marv Live at Plant and People Kwanzaa Celebration in Philadelphia - December 26 2025Giving thanks to Amma, Cherron and Dewey for including me and DJ/Producer Neal Conway as part of the program celebrating Kwanzaa.  They have been doing so for 35 years, primarily in their home but this year's celebration was at their amazing plant shop and community hub in West Philly. The space, full of life, gives you life.https://plantandpeople.com/This recording is only my set from the celebration, you can learn about and listen to Neal Conway here: https://www.nealconwaymusic.com/As we all said in unison that day one of the seven days of Kwanzaa, "HARAMBEE"---  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5gQLsodBsCys1_3Zbm83vg   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/qool-dj-marv-aural-memoirs-and-buttamilk-archives/id269880758    https://music.apple.com/us/artist/qool-dj-marv/1558418894 https://bsky.app/profile/qooldjmarv.bsky.social    https://www.instagram.com/qooldjmarv/    https://qooldjmarv.bandcamp.com/album/sound-paths-v-1    https://tidal.com/browse/artist/23883666    https://www.mixcloud.com/qooldjmarv/    https://open.spotify.com/artist/48vhJ2d1hVaFHf6gqXeTm0?si=fWO0N456QeWRMWLUtqe4Yg    https://soundcloud.com/qooldjmarv    https://www.twitch.tv/qooldjmarv    https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/QoolDJMarvMusic 

Qool DJ Marv Live at Plant and People Kwanzaa Celebration in Philadelphia - December 26 2025Giving thanks to Amma, Cherron and Dewey for including me and DJ/Producer Neal Conway as part of the program celebrating Kwanzaa.  They have been doing so for 35 years, primarily in their home but this year's celebration was at their amazing plant shop and community hub in West Philly. The space, full of life, gives you life.https://plantandpeople.com/This recording is only my set from the celebration, you can learn about and listen to Neal Conway here: https://www.nealconwaymusic.com/As we all said in unison that day one of the seven days of Kwanzaa, "HARAMBEE"---  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5gQLsodBsCys1_3Zbm83vg   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/qool-dj-marv-aural-memoirs-and-buttamilk-archives/id269880758    https://music.apple.com/us/artist/qool-dj-marv/1558418894 https://bsky.app/profile/qooldjmarv.bsky.social    https://www.instagram.com/qooldjmarv/    https://qooldjmarv.bandcamp.com/album/sound-paths-v-1    https://tidal.com/browse/artist/23883666    https://www.mixcloud.com/qooldjmarv/    https://open.spotify.com/artist/48vhJ2d1hVaFHf6gqXeTm0?si=fWO0N456QeWRMWLUtqe4Yg    https://soundcloud.com/qooldjmarv    https://www.twitch.tv/qooldjmarv    https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/QoolDJMarvMusic 

IN THE MIX W/ T.G.I.F VIBE - AFROBEATS, AMAPIANO AND MORE 12*26*25 by DJ Dee Money

LIVE SET

Playlist: Durand Jones & The Indications, featuring Aaron Jones - Been So LongGreentea Peng - Prisoners RoundRoll Mega, Son Little, Eric Krasno - These DaysPierre Kwenders & Poté - We LikeBegonia - Hotter Than the SunHollie Cook - Hello OperatorSkinshape, The Horus Allstars - InterstellarOne Self, DJ Vadim, Yarah Bravo, Reggie Watts, blu rum 13 - CaravanDubmatix - Hot & SteadyAmber Mark - Sweet SerotoninJoy Crookes - Perfect CrimeJorja Smith - The Way I Love YouBadge Époque Ensemble - Empathic VertigoKenny Dope, featuring Róisin Murphy - Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)Sault - H.T.T.R.Glam Slam and His Combo, featuring Angelina - Sweet Summer Nights (The Sweets For My Honey Groove)``matahari sons, Mo' Horizons - Just a Good BeatLack of Afro - Where's Your Soul At?Skull Snaps - My hang up is YouThe Harpoonist - I May Not Have It TogetherIssac Hayes - Do Your ThingAdi Oasis - DumpallthegunsRoy Ayers, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Waynen Garfield - Coffy Is The ColoorSargeant x Comrade - PowerLettuce - CookLittle Beaver - Concrete Jungle

Investigations continue following the death of 20-year-old Karen Lojore at Afrobeats artiste Asake's concert in Nairobi. Karen died following a crowd crush as fans tried to access the show. Concerns about safety and crowd control at large entertainment events have been raised. We hear from Karen's aunt as the family prepares to lay her to rest, and from a Kenyan journalist who was inside the venue and describes the moments as the situation escalated.Then, we turn to West Africa's end-of-year cultural phenomenon, Detty December. In Lagos and Accra, December is now synonymous with packed concerts and booming nightlife. But as the season grows more expensive, some locals are questioning who it's really for. Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Chiamaka Dike, Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba, Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producer: Daniel Dadzie Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

This is the Top 50 tracks that I was rocking throughout 2025 on radio, streaming or in the clubs. What's your Top 50 tracks of 2025?Drake & Central Cee - Which OneNLE Choppa & 41 - Or WhatDone Toliver - BanditDrake - What Did I MissOffset & Key Glock - Run It UpLil Baby, Young Thug & Future - Dum, Dumb and DumberDon Toliver - No PoleOffset & JID - BodiesPlayboi Carti & The Weeknd - Rather LieChris Brown, Usher & Bryson Tiller - It Depends (Remix)Kehlani - FoldedKendrick Lamar & SZA - LutherTravis Scott - 4x4Central Cee & Lil Baby - Band4BandZeddy Will - Twerkin Wit Ya FriendsDon Toliver - FWUBossman Dlow & French Montana - Mo ChickenCardi B - OutsideMachel Montano - PardyBunji Garlin - Carry ItMuddy - PayrollV'ghn & Terra D Governor - Jab DecisionsGunna & Burna Boy - WGFTDJ Commish & Freak Fineman - Kisses In The MorningLeon Thomas & Chris Brown - Mutt (Remix)Ciara & Chris Brown - How We RollAyra Starr & Wizkid - Gimme DatRema - Baby (Is It A Crime)Chronic Law - NY GirlsMasicka & French Montana - Whites (Remix)Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng & Shenseea - Shake It To The Max (Fly) [Remix]Darkoo & Dess Dior - Favorite Girl Lil Tecca - Dark ThoughtsKendrick Lamar - TV OffKendrick Lamar - Squabble UpAyetian, DJ Mac, Ne-Yo & Machel Montano - Truth & Balance (Remix)Machel Montano - The TruthKes - No SweetnessFull Blown - Good SpiritsYung Bredda & Sean Paul - The Greatest Bend Over (Take It Easy) [Remix]Kes - Cocoa TeaFreetown Collective - Take Me HomeGBM Nutron & Tano - One PieceKlassik Frescobar - DansaSevyn Streeter - AssumptionsJaz Karis & Joyce Wrice - AlrightRochelle Jordan - Sweet SensationZeddy Will - Uh OhDrake - NokiaTyla & Sean Paul - Push2Start (Remix)For mixes, merch, bookings and more, go to www.djcommish.com.

Colectiva - Eero - Colectiva (Brownswood)Mark de Clive-Lowe & The Rotterdam Jazz Orchestra - Relax... Unwind - Take The Space Trane (Tru Thoughts)Ife Ogunjobi - East Street Market - Tell Them, I'm Here (Out Of (The) Blue)Dave McMurray - The Jungaleers - I Love Life Even If I'm Hurting (Blue Note)The Free Design - Close Your Mouth (It's Christmas) The Redesigned Originals, Recorded by The Free Design (1967-70) (El)Hot Club Of Detroit - Skating - It's Christmas On Mack Avenue (Mack Avenue)Phil Upchurch - Darkness, Darkness - Darkness Darkness (Blue Thumb)Women In Jazz - Dreamer (with Madeline) - Women In Jazz (Women In Jazz x New Soil)Georgie Sweet - This Christmas (First Word)Gnork - Warmed Up (ft. Jazzbois) - Gnork Meets The Jazzbois (In Random Places) (Blunt Shelter)Emma Rawicz - Anima Rising - Inkyra (ACT)Modern Sound Quartet - Aglioi - Erbe Selvatiche - Italian Library Breaks (Four Flies)Oreglo - Red Shift - THE WHIRR (Brownswood)Snarky Puppy - Recurrent - Somni (GroundUP)Otis Redding - Merry Christmas, Baby [Take 1] - Christmas In Soulsville (Stax)Albert King - Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin' - Christmas In Soulsville (Stax)Jimmy Jules - Xmas Done Got Funky - Santa's Funk & Soul Christmas Party (Tramp)Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Ain't No Chimneys In The Projects - Soul Time! (Daptone)James Brown - Go Power At Christmas Time - The Complete James Brown Christmas (Polydor)Jimmy Smith - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Christmas Jazz (Verve)Soul Saints - Santa's Got A Bag Of Soul - Badd Santa (Stones Throw)Waan - We Want Waan - We Want Waan (Sonar Kollektiv)WITCH - Once In A Lifetime (BBE)Michal Urbaniak - Seresta - Fusion (Sony)Konrad Ciesielski - Out Of Gravity - Koniec (mindses)Tom Waits - Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis - Blue Valentine (Epitaph) This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

Welcome to our extended episode with G. N. L. Zamba, a Ugandan hip-hop artist who lives between Kampala and Los Angeles. He's the founder and CEO of the independent hip-hop record label Baboon Forest Entertainment. He's been credited with popularizing Lungaflow - a blend of Afrobeats and Luganda, the most widely spoken of Uganda's 40 languages. In this extended episode, he talks to Claude about why American rappers like Nas are such an inspiration.

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A spectacular graphic novel about the life and times of the legendary Fela Kuti—the Pan-African frontman, multi-instrumentalist, sociopolitical powerhouse, and father of Afrobeat. In Fela: Music Is the Weapon (Amistad, 2025), artist Jibola Fagbamiye and writer Conor McCreery team up to tell the remarkable origin story of one of Nigeria's most famous sons, the King of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, who rose to superstardom with his band Africa 70 in the 1970s, during a charged political period for his nation. A once-in-a-lifetime musical talent who innovated the musical genre Afrobeat, Fela was also an outspoken critic of the Nigerian military regime. Fela focuses on a pivotal moment in his life, when he and his mother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the renowned Nigerian suffrage activist, were ruthlessly attacked in their own home by soldiers who suffered no repercussions for their violence. It also explores Fela's complex relationship with women, including his mother and Sandra Izsadore, the American singer and activist who revitalize and inspired him. Over the course of his life, Fela married 27 women, fathered numerous children, and founded the Kalakuta Republic commune, where he and his band lived, declaring themselves independent from military rule. As rich and original as its subject, Fela complements the historical with the surreal, featuring parallel dream world sequences, set between this realm and the next, in which Fela receives visions about his future and the dangerous path he will have to walk. Chronicling Fela's perilous journey to capture his destiny—to become the King of Afrobeat, and to advocate for Pan-African unity in the face of European imperialism and white supremacy—this masterful biographical graphic novel celebrates this enduring legend and his legacy, offering inspiration for our own troubled time. Jibola Fagbamiye is a visual artist based in Toronto. His work draws inspiration from his two great loves: African history and North American pop culture. Jibola has exhibited in galleries in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Lagos, and his work has been featured on AfroPunk, Toronto Life, ByBlacks, and BlogTO. Jibola's website and Bluesky. Conor McCreery is a former journalist turned comics scribe. He has written Assassin's Creed, Sherlock Holmes vs Harry Houdini, Adventure Time, Regular Show, and has worked for many of the industry's top publishers including DC, IDW, BOOM!, Titan, and Dark Horse. He lives in Toronto with his wife and three children. Conor on Facebook and Bluesky. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021), Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025), and U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. Bradley on Facebook and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Submarine and A Roach — Nigeria's funniest podcast and the #1 comedy podcast in Nigeria — presents “We Must Credit Nnamdi Kanu & Mr Eazi for Detty December,” hosted by TMT & Koj.A quick Yoruba linguistics lesson kicks things off (“Ten is happening,” decoded), before the boys audit Detty December's origin story: did Nnamdi Kanu inadvertently shift December migration patterns—and did Mr Eazi brand the season by popularising “Detty” through his many Detty events?They trade receipts, timelines, and jokes, then price-check the present: Lagos Airbnb listings touching $9,000 for 11 nights, plus a playful side quest blaming Maleek Berry's “Eko Miami” for the city's glossy rebrand.Finally, Spotify Wrapped enters the chat—Koj pulls a youthful Spotify “age” of 22, TMT clocks in at 73—and they dive into their top artists for 2025 before closing on a Nollywood riff inspired by the just-concluded S16 movie festival.It's Yoruba lessons, Detty December origins, Afrobeats, rap music, Spotify Wrapped, and Nollywood—served with signature Submaroach mischief.

A spectacular graphic novel about the life and times of the legendary Fela Kuti—the Pan-African frontman, multi-instrumentalist, sociopolitical powerhouse, and father of Afrobeat. In Fela: Music Is the Weapon (Amistad, 2025), artist Jibola Fagbamiye and writer Conor McCreery team up to tell the remarkable origin story of one of Nigeria's most famous sons, the King of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, who rose to superstardom with his band Africa 70 in the 1970s, during a charged political period for his nation. A once-in-a-lifetime musical talent who innovated the musical genre Afrobeat, Fela was also an outspoken critic of the Nigerian military regime. Fela focuses on a pivotal moment in his life, when he and his mother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the renowned Nigerian suffrage activist, were ruthlessly attacked in their own home by soldiers who suffered no repercussions for their violence. It also explores Fela's complex relationship with women, including his mother and Sandra Izsadore, the American singer and activist who revitalize and inspired him. Over the course of his life, Fela married 27 women, fathered numerous children, and founded the Kalakuta Republic commune, where he and his band lived, declaring themselves independent from military rule. As rich and original as its subject, Fela complements the historical with the surreal, featuring parallel dream world sequences, set between this realm and the next, in which Fela receives visions about his future and the dangerous path he will have to walk. Chronicling Fela's perilous journey to capture his destiny—to become the King of Afrobeat, and to advocate for Pan-African unity in the face of European imperialism and white supremacy—this masterful biographical graphic novel celebrates this enduring legend and his legacy, offering inspiration for our own troubled time. Jibola Fagbamiye is a visual artist based in Toronto. His work draws inspiration from his two great loves: African history and North American pop culture. Jibola has exhibited in galleries in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Lagos, and his work has been featured on AfroPunk, Toronto Life, ByBlacks, and BlogTO. Jibola's website and Bluesky. Conor McCreery is a former journalist turned comics scribe. He has written Assassin's Creed, Sherlock Holmes vs Harry Houdini, Adventure Time, Regular Show, and has worked for many of the industry's top publishers including DC, IDW, BOOM!, Titan, and Dark Horse. He lives in Toronto with his wife and three children. Conor on Facebook and Bluesky. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021), Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025), and U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. Bradley on Facebook and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

A spectacular graphic novel about the life and times of the legendary Fela Kuti—the Pan-African frontman, multi-instrumentalist, sociopolitical powerhouse, and father of Afrobeat. In Fela: Music Is the Weapon (Amistad, 2025), artist Jibola Fagbamiye and writer Conor McCreery team up to tell the remarkable origin story of one of Nigeria's most famous sons, the King of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, who rose to superstardom with his band Africa 70 in the 1970s, during a charged political period for his nation. A once-in-a-lifetime musical talent who innovated the musical genre Afrobeat, Fela was also an outspoken critic of the Nigerian military regime. Fela focuses on a pivotal moment in his life, when he and his mother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the renowned Nigerian suffrage activist, were ruthlessly attacked in their own home by soldiers who suffered no repercussions for their violence. It also explores Fela's complex relationship with women, including his mother and Sandra Izsadore, the American singer and activist who revitalize and inspired him. Over the course of his life, Fela married 27 women, fathered numerous children, and founded the Kalakuta Republic commune, where he and his band lived, declaring themselves independent from military rule. As rich and original as its subject, Fela complements the historical with the surreal, featuring parallel dream world sequences, set between this realm and the next, in which Fela receives visions about his future and the dangerous path he will have to walk. Chronicling Fela's perilous journey to capture his destiny—to become the King of Afrobeat, and to advocate for Pan-African unity in the face of European imperialism and white supremacy—this masterful biographical graphic novel celebrates this enduring legend and his legacy, offering inspiration for our own troubled time. Jibola Fagbamiye is a visual artist based in Toronto. His work draws inspiration from his two great loves: African history and North American pop culture. Jibola has exhibited in galleries in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Lagos, and his work has been featured on AfroPunk, Toronto Life, ByBlacks, and BlogTO. Jibola's website and Bluesky. Conor McCreery is a former journalist turned comics scribe. He has written Assassin's Creed, Sherlock Holmes vs Harry Houdini, Adventure Time, Regular Show, and has worked for many of the industry's top publishers including DC, IDW, BOOM!, Titan, and Dark Horse. He lives in Toronto with his wife and three children. Conor on Facebook and Bluesky. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021), Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025), and U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. Bradley on Facebook and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Music Review Series on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast In this episode, we drift through a constellation of artists shaping the soundscape right now—voices crossing borders, bending genres, and painting new colours on the canvas of Afrobeats and beyond.We kick things off with Shallipopi, joined by Wizkid, a collaboration that signals a new creative pulse in his evolution.🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/0zMMCk14o9OSRjTfanJUv6?si=58af26c0fe2c444f Then we slide into the unmistakable world of Kizz Daniel, steady as ever with another smooth addition to his catalogue.🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/4dsxF6UWyzVM7lutvZkyca?si=bdccc0c83a4a415fNext, we shine a light on Tolani, alongside Pheelz, bringing emotional depth and melodic honesty to the moment.🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/1L8LtnJ4DCIm9TG3he7Msg?si=899978a38952443dThe journey takes us to Tanzania with Jux, whose fusion of influences creates a refreshing cross-cultural flavour.🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/3iNaSkn53KpB0DM6MvC64r?si=78b5d56d61ea4cc4We step into South Africa with Ciza, joined by Mavo, Ney The Bae, Smilo, and ZVRI—a vibrant collective pushing sonic boundaries.🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/0F4NG5PvVdTMB5YV4j0fQa?si=6aa13add45514c11Back home, Berri Tiga delivers a refreshing wave of energy and melody, tapping into something warm and familiar.🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/59GE5FAdYZTQDHbWk6op4v?si=615411032b104c0bAnd closing the loop, Korede Bello returns with a record that reminds us why he should never be underestimated.🎧 Listen: https://open.spotify.com/track/3iMipxwc2XBHI0Wlm1AYCm?si=12780d26760148edA lineup rich in texture, movement, and emotion—perfect for listeners hungry for what’s next.

Meet Nana Nyadia, one of Uganda's fastest-rising young artists whose sound blends Afro-fusion, Afrobeat, soul, and deep emotional storytelling.In this exclusive episode of The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, she opens up like never before.We talk about:

It's 25 years since the opening of the New Afrika Shrine, an open-air entertainment centre in Nigeria. A hub for Afrobeat music and culture, it's dedicated to the legacy of Fela Kuti who pioneered the genre.Omoyeni Anikulapo-Kuti, also known as Yeni Kuti, is Fela's eldest daughter. She speaks to Surya Elango about building the New Afrika Shrine.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from the death of Adolf Hitler, the first spacewalk and the making of the movie Jaws, to celebrity tortoise Lonesome George, the Kobe earthquake and the invention of superglue. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: Eva Peron – Argentina's Evita; President Ronald Reagan and his famous ‘tear down this wall' speech; Thomas Keneally on why he wrote Schindler's List; and Jacques Derrida, France's ‘rock star' philosopher. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the civil rights swimming protest; the disastrous D-Day rehearsal; and the death of one of the world's oldest languages.(Photo: Fela Kuti performing. Credit: Frans Schellekens/Redferns)

Our original host Jad Abumrad returns to share a new podcast series he's just released. It's all about Fela Kuti, a Nigerian musician who created a genre, then a movement, then tried to use his hypnotic beats to topple a military dictatorship. Jad tells us about the series and why he made it, and we play the episode that, for us at least, gets to the heart of the matter: How exactly does his music work? What actually happens to the people who hear it and how does it move them to action?You can find Jad's entire nine-part series, Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, on Apple or Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.EPISODE CREDITS: Reported by - Jad AbumradRadiolab portions produced by - Sindhu GnanasambandanSign up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Signup (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

Writer, composer, and Peabody Award-winning podcaster Jad Abumrad joins Kirk to talk about Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, his new 12-part series on the life, music, and legacy of Afrobeat superstar Fela Kuti.DISCUSSED/REFERENCED:“Miryea's Death” by Jack Nitzche from Revenge, 1990“Prologue” by Alexandre Desplat from Birth, 2004Excerpt from Port(al), music by Paola Prestini and Jad Abumrad, performed by the Brooklyn Youth Chorus“It's Highlife Time” and “Amaechi's Blues” by Fela Kuti and his Koola Lobitos, ca. 1963-69“Jeun Ko Ku,” “Eko Ile,” and “Je'nwi Temi” by Fela Kuti from Afrodesiac, 1973“Zombie” by Fela Kuti from Zombie, 1976“The Great Curve” by Talking Heads from Remain in Light, 1980“Life During Wartime” and “Once in a Lifetime” by Talking Heads from Stop Making Sense, 1984“The Prince We Never Knew“ - Sasha Weiss' essential New York Times feature on Ezra Edelman's unreleased Prince documentary“RITUAL” by Jon Hopkins from Ritual, 2024“Open Eye Signal” by Jon Hopkins from Immunity, 2013“A Quiet Glow” by Siavash Amini from Songs for Sad Poets, 2022“In The Dust of This Planet” - 2014 Radiolab Episode featuring the poetry of Eugene Thacker“The Right Man (Daniele Baldelli & Marco Dionigi Cosmic Remix)” from The Units - Connections, 2011“quiero sentirme bien” by Kali Uchis from Sin Miedo, 2020“Looking for Love” by The Tallest Man On Earth from Henry St., 2023“Sweet Surrender” by Sarah McLachlan from Mirrorball, 1999----LINKS-----