Afrobeats To The World Space [ATTW]

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we unpacked the brewing tension between Adekunle Gold and Seyi Vibez after Seyi Vibez fired back at what fans believe was a subtle jab on Adekunle Gold’s “Life of the Faaji,” where the “Fuji Moto” reference sparked a full-blown social media war. From cryptic lyrics to direct insults on X, we broke down how ego, branding, and the struggle for ownership of the modern fuji-inspired sound may be fueling one of Afrobeats’ most unexpected clashes right now.We also got into the internet chaos surrounding Rihanna, Tyla, and Ayra Starr after viral Met Gala moments reignited fan wars across Africa’s pop scene. Was Rihanna really ignoring Tyla? Why did fans drag Ayra Starr into it after Rihanna’s “Who’s Dat Girl” post? And how did a simple red carpet interaction become another exhausting stan-war debate about validation, visibility, and who really represents the new face of African pop globally? We unpacked the nuance behind the timelines, the fan narratives, and why both Tyla and Ayra Starr have repeatedly tried to shut down comparisons between them.Then we wrapped things up with the launch of CREAM Platform 3.0 by D'banj — a move that has artists and creatives talking after claims that musicians can now earn up to ₦70 million from one million downloads on the platform. We explored what this could mean for independent artists, whether CREAM’s direct-to-fan monetization model can genuinely compete with traditional streaming revenue, and why D’banj’s long-running vision for creator empowerment keeps resurfacing in conversations about the future of African music business.00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:47 - Turntables Chart Top 10 00:13:18 - Adekunle Gold VS Seyi Vibez 00:35:26 - What does Burna Boy have to do with this?01:10:12 - Rhiana VS Tyla 01:31:04 - Ayra Starr’s position in this feud01:45:07 - Tyla does not speak up for Ayra Starr02:10:07 - Sarz & BNXN joint project 02:14:25 - New Music: Olamide, Kashcoming, Lojay, Tay Iwar, Emah Onigah 02:27:48 - D’banj launches CREAM 3.002:53:45 - Can DTC work in Nigeria? 02:58:06 - Wala Davies AKA Tec Wins AMVCA03:00:42 - Moral Of The Day Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we break down Asake’s new M$NEY album with unfiltered reactions from the room as everyone shares what they love and what they are not fully sold on. From the production to the melodies and overall direction, the conversation highlights how the project hits for some listeners while leaving others wanting more.We get into the ongoing debate around Asake’s sound, asking whether he is now fully stepping into the Amapiano lane and what happened to the raw energy fans associate with his earlier “military era” style. That question sparks a deeper discussion about growth, identity, and expectations.  We also touch on Bankulli’s recent controversial take about there being no real Big 3 in the Afrobeats industry.00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:01 - Asake M$NEY Album Review00:08:16 - What's wrong with Asake’s Album Intro00:29:27 - Asake Is An Amapiano Artist01:13:05 - The Production Of M$NEY01:30:34 - Wa & Remember Are On The Same Level01:55:53 - Where Is The Album From The Military Era02:16:59 - Bankulli Says No Big 302:37:44 - New Music: Shoday, Olamide02:31:06 - New Music: Ice Prince , Dwin The Stoic 02:40:04 - New music: Musta4a, The Kazeez 02:44:01 - Fally Ipupa Live @ Stade De France 02:49:50 - Adekunle Gold’s North American DatesFind us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we break down the Fat Joe vs BNXN situation, giving context to the viral clash. After Fat Joe claimed on a podcast that he influenced BNXN’s name change from Buju and suggested Afrobeats has Jamaican roots, BNXN fired back, calling out the comments and defending both his rebrand and African music culture. We also touch on GoodGirl LA’s VMF exit, the Qing Madi and Jton Music situation, and the reality of foreign labels targeting African artists. We also get into new music, from Fola’s “Fine Ting” to Bella Shmurda’s “Ara” with Olamide and more.00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:22 - Turntable Chart Top 1000:19:03 - Artistes you want to see collaborate 00:49:13 - Fat Joe VS BNXN 01:04:32 - Good Girl LA Leaves VMF 01:17:14 - Qing Madi VS Jton Music 01:34:50 - Foreign labels will seduce your artiste 02:18:18 - New Music :Fola Fine ting02:26:36 - Fine $hit or no Fine $hit 02:38:34 - New Music , Bells Shmurda, Teni, Smur Lee.02:54:33 - AI infiltrates afrobeatsFind us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we break down the latest twist in the ongoing clash between Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez as ACL returns to DSPs, with Blaqbonez adding a few new lines aimed at OD. We get into what changed, what it means, and who’s really up in this round.We also talk about Fola’s Indigo O2 show, the energy around it, and what it says about his current run.To wrap things up, we have a quick interview with Yörkk, where he speaks on his recent track “Digga,” the sound behind it, as we give him the nickname “Moses.”00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:37 - Turntable Charts Top 10 00:30:51 - Odumodublvck VS Blaqbonez Update 01:03:41 - Fola Live At Indigo 0201:21:39 - Where Are The Concert Videos 01:32:07 - New Music : Taves,Yorkk, Mavo, No1102:06:25 - New Music : Fali Ipupa, Wizkid 02:22:06 - New Music : Tyla , Zara Lasson 02:39:22 - The Parallels Between Rihana,Ayra Start & Tyla02:41:36 - New Music: Bnxn, Sarz, Kidd Carder 02:56:41 - Yorkk Joins The Space 03:16:16 - Moral Of The DayFind us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we dive deep into Omah Lay’s sophomore album Clarity of Mind, unpacking the sound, themes, and what it means for his evolution as an artist. We also break down the 2026 Homecoming Festival lineup, sharing our thoughts and the internet’s reactions, from hits to misses and everything in between. Plus, we tap into fresh sounds from Oladapo, Zerry DL, Igwe Aka and more. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:52 - Omah Lay Clarity Of Mind Album Review 00:25:30 - How Omah Lay transitioned into up tempo songs with Boy Alone Deluxe00:54:49 - Has Omah Lay Found Clarity Of mind?01:26:58 - Too healed to listen to Omah Lay 01:33:00 - Omah Lay’s Cultural Impact 02:02:19 - Omay Lay’s recent controversial take 02:43:26 - Homecoming 2026 Lineup & performances02:59:35 - Blaqbonez’s Loyalty might be coming back03:05:44 - New Music: Zerry DL, Oladapo, Igwe AKA etc03:18:36 - Moral of the day Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we’re joined by Joeboy and Wizard Chan as they dive into their exciting new joint project Agaba Romantic. The duo opens up about their unexpected friendship and how it blossomed into undeniable musical chemistry, creating what they describe as some of their most phenomenal records yet.From laid-back FIFA sessions to intense studio moments, Joeboy and Wizard Chan share behind-the-scenes stories of how the project came to life, offering listeners a glimpse into their creative process, inspirations, and the synergy that defines their collaboration.We also take a deep dive into the latest sounds shaping the scene, spotlighting new music from Ayra Starr, Ruger, Angélique Kidjo, Boy Spyce, Laycon, Fimi, Iyanya, Jamz FR, Logos Olori, and more. Plus, we break down our standout songs and projects from Q1, highlighting the records that set the tone for the year.00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Turntable Chart Top 10 00:09:24 - New music : Ayra Starr, Ruger, Angelique Kidjo, Boy Spyce 00:15:53 - New Music: Laycon, Fimi, Iyanya,Jamz FR, Logos Olori00:24:46 - Wizard Chan & Joeboy Join the space 00:26:12 - The origins of Agaba Romantic 00:35:25 - Some people thought Love Sick Crazy was not good 00:37:15 - Working with Braye on Agaba Romantic 00:51:27 - What did Wizard Chan and Joeboy Learn about each other as friends 01:06:04 - Joeboy & Wizardchan answer fan questions01:23:12 - Stand out Projects and Songs from 2026 1st Quarter01:54:28 - Artistes with notable runs so far in 2026 Q1.Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we break down the latest Turntable Top 10 and get into a debate on Mavo’s rise and whether he really is the standout star of his generation.We also react to a wave of new music, sharing thoughts on releases from Asake and DJ Snake, Rvssian, Rauw Alejandro and Wizkid, plus sounds from WetalkSounds, Elestee AR4, Jemiyo,Egertton, Paxslim and Falz, highlighting what is hitting and what is not.We also talk about what Davido’s next album could sound like as he leans into a more African direction, and touch on his upcoming Coachella appearance.00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:37 - Turntables Chart Top 10 00:22:07 - Mavo is the super star of his generation00:36:15 - New music : Asake, Dj Snake - Worship00:46:21 - New music : Rvssian, Raul Alejandro, Wizkid 01:12:58 - Big 3 producers for the new gen 01:40:56 - New music : WetalkSounds, Elestee AR4, Jemiyo02:23:01 - New music : Falz - Omoge02:32:09 - Fola is making the same song over and over 02:42:03 - Diamond Platnumz saves afrobeats from declining02:58:39 - Davido’s next album is more African02:57:10 - Moral of the day (Afrobeats Nomenclature)Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace

In this episode of #ATTWSpace, we break down the conversation sparked by Omah Lay’s recent remarks about Afrobeats being largely rooted in Yoruba culture and centered in Lagos, unpacking what he meant, why it stirred debate, and how history, industry structure, and regional influence all shape the sound’s global identity.We also dive into Crayon’s Twitter crash out and the rumors surrounding his reported exit from Mavin Records, exploring what this could mean for artist label relationships in today’s Afrobeats ecosystem.Finally, we present a forward looking theory on what the next evolution of Afrobeats could look like, drawing a parallel to the disruptive Opium wave in hip hop led by acts like Playboi Carti, and asking whether a darker, more experimental subculture could emerge from the underground and reshape the genre.00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:22 - Turntable Charts TOP 10 00:09:00 - Omah Lay “Afrobeats is Lagos and Yoruba ”00:33:08 - Artists are told to include Yoruba Lamba 00:45:07 - Artists should provide nuanced takes00:56:20 - There is an advantage to being in Lagos and being Yoruba 01:44:36 - Spotify paid over 60 billion Naira to artists in 2025 02:09:41 - Crayon calls out Former label Mavin Records 02:34:52 - Crayon is successful02:56:55 - A theory on the next evolution of Afrobeats 03:18:53 - Mavo represents a specific culture 03:47:27 - ZayLevel one thousand03:52:44 - Moral of the day Find us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts or at https://linktr.ee/attwspace