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On this new episode, we're unpacking some of the biggest talking points in Afrobeats alongside our guest Itunu. We discuss whether Davido's Oriade has classic potential, why Victony's SLICK is dominating the conversation, and if Fave can truly compete with Ayra Starr in a hits battle. We also talk about Tems' historic Diamond certification, the Headies taking place in Toronto, Fireboy's strength as an album artist, Wande Coal's legacy, CKay's need for a new direction, the state of Nigerian rap, MI Abaga's next chapter, and much more. If you love honest conversations about the music, the artists, and the culture shaping Afrobeats, this episode is for you. Some Key topics Davido’s Oriade has all the makings of a classic Victony’s SLICK is the hottest song in Nigeria right now The Headies being held in Toronto just doesn’t make sense Tems becomes the first African female artist with a Diamond certified song in the U.S. Tyla keeps adding fuel to the Ayra Starr comparisons Can Fave really go head-to-head with Ayra Starr in a hits versus? Does a classic album need a classic title? Fireboy DML is one of Afrobeats’ best album artists Wande Coal and Wizkid haven’t made a great song together since Superstar Fave deserves far more recognition than she gets CKay desperately needs to reinvent his sound Nigerians still don’t embrace Nigerian rap enough Mr Eazi might have another hit on his hands with Lambo Wande Coal made one of Afrobeats’ greatest albums but is he really an album artist? MI should be doing more legacy concerts and dropping new music not podcasts and interviews Do women make relatable Nigerian music? Ladipoe’s first Mavin album is a solid debut Show Dem Camp have longevity, but they’ve never gone mainstream Teni should tap into hip-hop more often Shakira and Burna Boy’s Dai Dai became the soundtrack of the 2026 World Cup
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