Afrobeats To The World Space [ATTW]

On this episode of #ATTWSpace, we wrap up the year with a packed final session. We dive into the ongoing Burna Boy cancellation conversation, then break down the Turntables Charts Top 10 songs of 2025 and the Top 20 Albums of 2025, sharing our surprises and predictions. We also get into the spirit of Dirty December, reacting to this year’s ticket prices and the buzz around major events. To round things out, we spotlight new music from Flavour, Zaylevelten, and Artsalghul, and reflect on our standout moments of the year, including unforgettable guest appearances from BNXN, Dai Verse, Shizzi, Peruzzi, and many more. A perfect send-off to an incredible season.00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:37 - Burna Boy Cancelation 00:20:45 - Turntables Charts Top 10 00:39:10 - Turntables Charts Top 10 songs in 202501:26:42 - Should Nigerian Artistes work with seasons?01:42:06 - Turntables Charts Top 20 Albums of 202502:37:29 - 2026 predictions for TTC Top 10 Albums02:42:58 - Can MI still enter the Top 20 Albums Chart02:51:13 - Dirty December & Reaction to ticket prices.03:09:03 - New Music: Flavour, Zaylevelten,Artsalghul 03:17:29 - Dante Clyde : Trust Your Intention To Press Play03:26:18 - Impact of Zaylevelten03:34:27 - 2025 Guest HighlightsFind us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace

On this episode of #ATTWSpace, we unpack a huge week in the Afrobeats universe. Olamide shuts down London with his headline show at the OVO Arena Wembley, while Adekunle Gold delivers his own unforgettable performance in the city. We also break down Tems’ surprise drop that had everyone talking, along with the latest moves from Victony, Odeal, and more.We then dive into the growing presence of AI in Afrobeats and what it means for creativity, culture, and the future of the genre. We also talk about Fave’s bold new “Intentions” remix featuring an AI choir, a collaboration that is sparking conversations about innovation and artistry.Tap in for music updates, hot takes, and the conversations shaping the next chapter of Afrobeats.00:00:00 - Intro00:04:40 - Turntables Chart Top 1000:14:16 - Olamide in London 00:26:54 - More eye witness account00:38:21 - Olamide Performs 45 Songs 00:54:56 - New Music: Fave + AI in Afrobeats01:33:42 - AI artistes 01:39:01 - History of Music Evolution. 02:01:40 - Fave marking music with AI02:07:08 - New Music : Victony Very stubborn (EP)02:27:39 - New Music : Odeal The Fall That Saved Us03:08:14 - New Music : Tems Love Is A Kingdom03:17:31 - Tem’s Songwriting in Question 03:36:32 - OutroFind us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace

On this episode of #ATTWSpace, we dive into some of the biggest moments shaking up the music scene. We start with Seyi Vibez’s new release “FUJI MOTO”, a track that has fans talking and the streets buzzing.We also break down the trending incident where a Burna Boy fan gets kicked out, raising conversations about fan behavior, concert rules, and what actually happened.From there, we shift into industry news as MAVIN Records unveils their new artiste, Cupid Szn, introducing fresh energy and a new sound to the label. The conversation continues with reactions, hot takes, and everything happening around these stories.00:00:00 - Turntables Chart Top 10 00:24:18 - The role of critics in music 00:39:05 - Seyi Vibez Fuji Moto Album 01:07:46 - Burna Boy Kicks Fan out of a show 01:29:50 - The repercussions of Burna Boy’s Action 01:35:58 - Burna Boy in Aba 201301:56:25 - Olamide Names Wizkid as the “Greatest after Fela”02:12:06 - Olamide Toronto Show 02:16:16 - Bnxn is coming to Toronto's Rebel venue 02:20:39 - Mavin Records unveils Cupid Szn02:24:20 - Emma addresses the online feedback from his stream Clip 03:08:35 - New music - Omah lay, Ruger Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace

On this episode of #ATTWSpace, we dive into the freshly announced GRAMMY nominations, focusing on the African artistes leading the charge in the Best African Performance and Best Global Music Album categories, including Burna Boy, Davido, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid, who earned a nod for his feature on Ayra Starr’s “Gimme Dat.” We also discuss the mixed reactions around the nominations and highlight Asake’s unforgettable Red Bull Symphonic show, where Afrobeats met orchestral brilliance in a breathtaking performance.00:00:00 - Intro00:01:19 - TurntablesChart Top 10 00:08:01 - Grammy Nominations 00:11:22 - Discussing Burna Boy’s Grammy Nominations00:32:47 - Will Artistes start making music to fit Grammy Category rules01:11:52 - Grammy Predictions & Snubs (Ayra Star, Burna Boy)01:26:07 - Did Wizkid Submit Morayo Album?01:56:26 - Discussing if Burna Boy’s Love deserves to be Nominated 02:38:10 - Asake Redbull Symphonic Performance 02:56:23 - Is Asake the Goat and Asake post YBNL03:29:17 - The moral lesson of this episode Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace

On this episode of #ATTWSpace, the crew kicks things off by talking about Mavo’s big moment as he gets cosigns from two of Afrobeats’ Big 3, Wizkid and Davido. They break down what this means for his career and how it positions him in the fast-growing Afrobeats scene.The conversation then moves to Asake’s NPR Tiny Desk performance, highlighting his live vocals, stage energy, and how he continues to bring Yoruba-inspired sounds to a global audience.And also chat with Ṣẹwà about her debut album Detox, sharing insight into the creative process, emotional themes, and her journey as a rising voice in the genre.00:00:00 -Turntables Charts Top 1000:18:12 - Mavo Cosigned by Davido and Wizkid01:09:29 - Asake’s NPR Performance01:45:03 - Is the bar too low for men in Afrobeats compared to women02:09:24 - Sewa joins the space.02:16:51 - Sewa’s Music journey and influences02:27:02 - Sewa talks about her relationship with Fireboy and Oxlade.03:02:52 - Sewa breaks Down Detox Album Track by Track03:23:16 - New music: Wizkid,DJ Maphorisa, ShowDemCamp, Boj, Tyla03:32:01 - Upcoming Music.Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace

On this episode of #ATTWSpace, we sit down with the ever-talented Peruzzi as he shares the story of his journey from the early days at DMW to becoming an independent artist. He opens up about his growth, the experiences that shaped him under Davido’s wing, and the inspiration behind his new album Sabali.We also get into the latest drama in the Nigerian music scene as Blaqbonez drops a new album featuring ACL, a diss track aimed at Odumodublvck. We break down the beef, the lyrics, and how fans are reacting.All this and more including hot takes, new drops, and everything trending in the culture.00:00:00 - Turntables Charts TOP 1000:20:20 - The State of Streaming Growth in Nigeria00:27:21 - New Music: Ayra Starr ft Rema Whos Dat Girl00:34:24 - Does Ayra Starr owe us a new Album00:50:00 - New Music : Moliy ft Tyla00:54:40 - Moliy VS Zinoleesky00:58:59 - New Music : Shoday, Kizz Daniel, TML Vibez01:02:14 - Afrobeats needs a reset01:11:46 - New Music: Zlatan Drops New Album ft Davido, Qing Madi, Victony Etc.01:20:08 - Blaqbonez NO EXCUSES Album & Odumodublvck Diss Track01:41:24 - Peruzzi joins the space01:48:21 - DMW ERA01:52:48 - Emma’s Rum & Boogie Theory01:58:17 - Peruzzi Answers Fan Questions02:49:32 - Latin Billboard Afrobeats 02:51:13 - Davido’s Nigerian 5IVE Alive Tour03:01:55 - Upcoming musicFind us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace

On this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Shizzi, the legendary producer behind Davido’s Dami Duro, Wizkid’s Love My Baby, and Fireboy DML’s smash hit Peru. With over 15 years in the game and production credits including international stars like Chris Brown, Shizzi has crafted countless hits that have shaped African and global music. Now, he’s taken the next big step by launching his own label, OBG (Ordained By God), where he proudly introduces his first signed artist, Taylor. Tune in to hear Shizzi’s story from producer to label owner and what’s next for him and OBG.00:00:00- Shiizi joins the space 00:01:05 - OBG (Ordained by God)00:05:59 - Who remembers Ekaete00:10:44 - The story of Davido’s Dami Duro00:22:36 - Olamide Who You Epp00:27:35 - Wande coals influence 00:31:57 - Fireboy Peru story 00:47:43 - Shiizi’s endeavors as a Label exec00:58:05 - Fan questions 01:23:49 - Shiizi expands on Davido’s Son of Mercy EP01:28:28 - Lojay Debut Album XOXO01:05:57 - New music: Peruzzi , Minz, Kunmie, Kashcoming , Mavo etc. Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace

On this week of ATTW SPACE, we also go through the top 10 songs in Nigeria. Later, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Rukmani to talk about her debut album 3XL. Exploring themes of love, lust, and loss, Rukmani shares the stories and emotions behind her music, her creative process, and what inspired this bold project. She also brought some surprise guests, including Kemuel, Alpha P, and Kaestyles. And for the third week in a row, Odumodublvck makes a surprise appearance. Tune in for an intimate conversation that unpacks the heart and soul of 3XL.00:00:00 - Intro +Turntables Chart Top 1000:07:15 - Rukmani joins the show 00:12:17 - 3XL is a 3 part project00:18:00 - Afro soft 00:32:43 - Rukmani’s influences 00:40:52 - The music business from Rukmani’s POV00:49:13 - Dream collaborations 00:53:22 - Odumodublvck joins the space 01:03:57 - Rap song of the year 01:08:08 - Madame Joyce VS TwitterNG Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace