For The Love of Afrobeats
By The Dignified Company
For The Love of AfrobeatsSep 23, 2019
FTLOA #48: Blaqbonez, Ycee, Tinny Entertainment, PelePele & more
On episode 48 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Ycee calling Tinny Entertainment CEO
- Fans going berserk after Naira Marley was barred from performing at UNILAG
- Rapper PelePele reportedly commits suicide
- Stonebwoy calls Kelvyn Boy "ungrateful" and reveals ex-manager Blakk Cedi is now his agent
- South African government now considering spanking children to be physical assault
- Mr Eazi and Sarkodie being accused of copyright infringement by Zaaki Azzay
- Blaqbonez takes the streets of Lagos to declare he is the "Best rapper in Africa"
- and more...
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FTLOA #47: Burna Boy, MzVee, Umaru Bangura & more
On episode 47 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Davido gets engaged & announces pregnancy of his fiancee
- 2019 BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations (Best International Flow)
- Burna Boy slams a fan for not being "live enough"
- Shatta Wale refuses to return VGMA awards
- MzVee officially leaves Lynx Entertainment
- Captain of Sierra Leone's National Football team pays heavy price for missing a penalty
- DJ Arafat's grave vandalised by overzealous fans
- and more...
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FTLOA #46: Xenophobia, Robert Mugabe, Akon, Tiwa Savage & more
On episode 46 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Wave of Xenophobia attacks in South Africa
- Burna Boy, Ycee, M.I. Abaga & AKA in heated exchange over SA's xenophobia wave
- Mafikizolo cancelled in Zimbabwe because of Xenophobia attacks
- Zambian DJ allegedly beaten for playing South African music in nightclub
- Robert Mugabe dies at the age of 95
- Tiwa Savage new single & Listening Session
- Akon claiming to have signed Wizkid, Davido & P-Square in 2008
- Fancy Gadam reveals he almost quit music in 2018
- and more...
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FTLOA #45: Carnival weekend, Felabration UK, BHIM Nation & more
On episode 45 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Carnival weekend 2019 - One Africa Music Fest, Koko Concert, Joor London Party & Shopsydoo & Friends
- Felabration UK
- Yemi Alade "Woman of Steel" album
- Trouble in BHIM Nation - Blakk Cedi reportedly ends working relationship with Stonebwoy
- Akesse Brempong urges churches to invest in gospel artistes
- and more...
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FTLOA #44: DJ Arafat, Khafi, Tekno, Emtee & more
On episode 44 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- DJ Arafat's demise
- Basketball Africa League
- Big Brother Naija contestant Khafi's sex controversy
- Notjustok's Top10 Nigerian DJs list
- Tekno producing Swae Lee & Drake's new single "Won't be late"
- Emtee departing Ambitiouz Entertainment
- and more...
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FTLOA #43: Afronation 2019, AFRIMMA, Tekno, Babes Wodumo & more
On episode 43 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- AfroNation Festival 2019
- 2019 AFRIMMA Nommines
- AfroNation radio show's Top 100 Afrobeats artistes list
- Kenyan MP kicked out of parliament for bringing her baby to plenary session
- Bobi Wine chared to court for "intending to annoy" President Musenveni
- Tekno questioned by police over "Public Indecency" during "Agege" video shoot
- Babes Wodumo & Mampintsha announce "Bonnie & ClydeTour" - met with heavy criticism
- and more...
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FTLOA #42: Lyor Cohen, Youtube, Burna Boy, Wasafi Fest & more
On episode 42 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Lyor Cohen in Nigerian
- Youtube unveils partnership with Mr Eazi's emPawa initiative
- Yemi Alade hits 1m Youtube subscribers
- Burna Boy's controversial comments in Billbord Magazine interview
- "African Giant" album finally out
- Davido x Chris Brown new single "Blow My Mind"
- Diamond Platnumz' kicks off Wasafi Festival Tour 2019
- ex-BBA star Tayo Faniran arrested & released in South Africa
- and more...
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FTLOA #41: Lion King, Beyoncé, Shatta Wale, Riky Rick, Stormzy & more
On episode 41 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Beyoncé assembles strong Afrobeats cast for "The Lion King: The Gift" album
- Shatta Wale rejects Sarkodie's congratulatory message
- East Africans complain about lack of representation on the album
- Fuse ODG closes out AFCON 2019 Tournament
- Fans troll Riky Rick for "taking instructions from his wife"
- Bobi Wine declares his intention to contest the Ugandan Presidency in 2023
- Stormzy declines to be interviewed for a documentary on South London Gangs
- and more...
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FTLOA #40: Anthony Joshua, Babes Wodumo, AKA, Kidi, BET & more
On episode 40 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Anthony Joshua visits Nigeria
- AKA accused of promoting xenophobia following comments on NGRvSA football match
- AKA's sophomore album "Levels" certified 7x platinum
- MURIC petitions President Buhari to ban reality TV show - Big Brother Naija
- 9ice declares "rapist should be killed"
- Babes Wodumo drops all charges against Mampintsha / Warrants issued for arrest of both artistes, for failing to show up in court
- MzVee reaffirms commitment to Lynx Entertainment
- Kevin-Prince Boateng mocks Ghanaian football team following AFCON exit
- BET mistakes Strongman's photo as Sarkodie in birthday tweet
- ROK Studios acquired by Canal+
- Kidi "Sugar" movie screening
- and more...
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FTLOA #39: NSG, AfroNation, Naira Marley, OhMyFest & more
On episode 39 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- "SA hip-hop had the potential to be so huge in Africa but the ego has won the fight. Only a few will survive" - Cassper Nyovest
- NSG drops out of AfroNation lineup
- Becca addresses controversy with her mother
- Naira Marley concert in Dublin shut down by authorities
- Jose Chameleone apologies for taking part in Museveni campaign song
- Oluwaseun Lloyd (Sir Banko) takes over as GM Sony Music West Africa
- Wizkid, Davido & Tiwa Savage shut down OhMyFest, Amsterdam
- Yemi Alade shuts down Essence Fest
- Tiwa Savage & Maleek Berry performs in Wireless Festival
- Kwesi Arthur performs sold out concert in London
- and more...
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FTLOA #38: DJ Fresh, Divine Oduduru, Kofi Olomide & more
On episode 38 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- DJ Fresh - Metro FM saga
- South African fans protesting against Kofi Olomide's performance in SA
- South African promoter threatens to pay artist' fees directly to their baby mams - if they owe child support
- BBC Africa's investigative report on the medical drugs racket involving Ugandan doctors
- Simi founds own company - Studio Brat
- Tiwa Savage calls out companies allegedly owing her millions
- Patapaa robbed & assaulted in Ghana
- Divine Oduduru named "US Men's Track Athlete of the Year"
- and more...
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FTLOA #37: Peruzzi, Ruggedman, Rotimi, Toronto Raptors & more
On episode 37 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Peruzzi reportedly assaults Nigerian blogger
- Naira Marley released from prison
- Ruggedman physically ambushed in London restaurant / receives additional threats from South Africa
- Kwaw Kese shares thoughts on Stonebwoy-Shatta peace moves
- Rotimi in London
- Toronto Raptors winning the 2019 NBA Championship
- and more...
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FTLOA #36: MIDEM 2019, Anthony Joshua, Jay Z, 50 Cent, Cassper Nyovest & more
On episode 36 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Midem 2019
- Anthony Joshua losses heavyweight titles to Andy Ruiz Jr.
- Diamond Platnumz refutes claims that he is losing popularity to mentee Harmonize
- Akon signs J. Derobie to Konvict Muzik
- Cassper Nyovest in the news
- Beyhive goes wild again
- 50 Cent harassed by upcoming rapper NFL Dume
- and more...
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FTLOA #35: Lyta, Olamide, Kofi Kingston, Kelly Khumalo, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy & more
On episode 35 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Lyta / Olamide Controversy
- Shatta Wale & Stonebwoy sheath swords, make public call for peace
- Sporting champions Kofi Kingston (WWE) & Israel Adesanya (UFC) return home
- Kelly Khumalo questions why "Women are often blamed for crimes involving their partners"
- Naira Marley granted bail
- and more...
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FTLOA #34: VGMAs 2019 Winners, Stonebwoy, Asamoah Gyan, COSON Corruption & more
On episode 34 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- VGMAs 2019 Winners
- Stonebwoy & Shatta Wale clash on stage at the VGMAs 2019; both stripped of VGMA awards & banned from future consideration
- Asamoah Gyan resigns as captain of the Black Stars & temporarily retires
- Runtown & Patoranking release new projects - "Wilmer" & "Tradition" respectively
- COSON Corruption Scandal
- BoomPlay to invest $1m in Kenya Music industry
- Nadia Nakai defends wearing wigs
- Ms Banks performs headline concert in London
- and more...
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FTLOA #33: BET 2019 Nominations, Albama's abortion ban, Naira Marley, VGMAs & more
On episode 33 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- BET 2019 Awards Nomination
- Alabama State senate bans abortion
- POWA (People Opposing Women Abuse) urges fans to support/embrace Babes Wodumo
- Naira Marley charged to court on 11 counts of intent to defraud
- Cassper Nyovest tweets "An L is always around the corner"
- AKA tweets that he no longer enjoys fame
- Samini & Shatta Wale lay claims to the VGMA 2019 "Artiste of the Decade Award"
- and more...
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FTLOA #32: Naira Marley, Zlatan, "Play Kenyan Music" campaign, Mampintsha & more
On episode 32 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Naira Marley & Zlatan arrested in Lagos, Nigeria
- Kenyans protest lack of local airplay for Kenyan music
- South Africans react as Mampinstha's new single "Khona Iyngane Lay'Ndlini" hits #1 on local charts
- and more...
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FTLOA #31: Naira Marley, Caster Semeya, Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy & more
On episode 31 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Tiwa Savage signs global deal with Universal Music Group
- Burna Boy under fire for comments on African artists international deals & relevance of streaming numbers
- Naira Marley ridicules Ruggedman on Instagram Live
- Bobi Wine released from prison
- IAAF's case against South African Olympian Caster Semeya
- Babes Wodumo telling followers to "mind their business"
- and more...
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FTLOA #30: Diamond Platnumz, Mr P, Stonebwoy, #SAMA25 Nominations & more
On episode 30 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- 25th South African Music Awards nominations
- Diamond Platnumz alleges Mr P (Peter Okoye) had affair with his ex girlfriend & socialite Zari Hassan
- 9ice explains why musicians take drugs and smoke before making music
- Small Doctor praised for helping accident victims by roadside
- Stonebwoy blasted for allegedly feeding alcohol to "minors"
- Cassper Nyovest co-signs unknown rapper Mass The Difference on twitter.
- and much more...
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FTLOA #29: Homecoming 2019, Gidifest, Naira Marley, Bobi Wine & more
On episode 29 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Bobi Wine arrested yet again
- Burna Boy hosts "African Giant" album listening party
- Easter in Lagos - Gidifest, Homecoming, Arise Fashion Week
- A-reece explains why he doesn't like interviews
- Naira Marley v Simi sparks debate on internet fraudsters
- Stefflon Don's soldout Hammersmith Apollo concert
- Thoughts on Beyonce's "Homecoming" documentary
- Stonebwoy expresses disappointment in ruling Ghanaian government
- and much more...
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FTLOA #28: Payola, Daddy Freeze, MzVee, Drake, Coachella & more
On episode 28 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Daddy Freeze & eldee react to Payola allegations
- Akothee planning to dump secular music for gospel music
- Sasha P announces Hard Knock Series
- Mzvee leaves Lynx Entertainment
- Mr Eazi & Burna Boy performing at Coachella
- Drake's O2 Arena residency
- Nipsey Hussle tribute
- and much more...
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FTLOA (Bonus): Seyi Shay
On this bonus episode of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) chat with Nigerian singer & songwriter Seyi Shay.
She discusses her growth, evolution of her music, working with female artistes & much more.
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FTLOA #27: #FvckYouChallenge, Victoria Kimani, Warner Music Group & more
On episode 27 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Warner Music Group signs deals with Chocolate City Music & Boomplay
- #FvckYouChallenge
- Victoria Kimani calling out popular music promoter, Paul O, alongside damning allegations about Tiwa Savage
- Producer Del B sues Eric Many Entertainment over unpaid royalty & advances for Runtown's single - "Mad Over You"
- Mampintsha’s management suing Apple Music for removing his music on their streaming service
- Shatta Wale bags 3 Music "Man of the Year" award
- Waje reveals she has considered quitting music
- Burna Boy's Youtube Spotlight
- New Kid on the Block, Rema
- and much more...
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FTLOA #26: VGMA 2019 Nominees, AKA, Mr Eazi, DJ Semtex & more
On episode 26 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- AKA's Orchestra at Sun Square concert
- Mr Eazi cancels 1st-half of 2019 USA Tour
- VGMA 2019 Nominees
- DJ Semtex & Afro B singles received with heavy criticism
- and much more...
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FTLOA #25: Iyanya v Ubi Franklin, MC Galaxy - Etinosa controversy & more
On episode 25 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Iyanya & Ubi Franklin trade blames publicly over Triple MG Split
- MC Galaxy in hot water after Comedian Etinosa strips on his IG Live
- Tiwa Savage added to Wireless 2019 lineup
- Seyi Shay announces 2-day residency in London
- Mampintsha issues public apology to Babes Wodumo, South Africa and family
- Former AMG member Show Boy bags 6-year jail sentence in USA
- and much more...
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FTLOA #24: Babes Wodumo, Sinach, Eldee v Olu Maintain & more
On episode 24 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Gospel singer Sinach hits 100 million views on Youtube
- South African singer Babes Wodumo assaulted by boyfriend Mampintsha on Instagram Live
- Eldee calls out Olu Maintain for performing their afro-pop classic - "Big Boy"
- Danny Young files N200m lawsuit against Tiwa Savage
- Kwaw Kese fires shots at Shatta Wale
- and much more...
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FTLOA #23: Resurrection Challenge, Runtown, DJ Cleo, Davido, Afro B & more
On episode 23 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Runtown's sold-out concert in Paris
- Banky W's inspiring political campaign
- Kenyan rapper Chris Kantai passing away at the age of 42
- Uganda losing millions of Internet Users due to its Social Media Tax
- DJ Cleo's public support for incarcerated artist Brickz
- AKA's proposed re-brand to "King Forbes"
- Davido & Afro B climbing the US Billboard Airplay charts & respective radio promo tours
- and much more...
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FTLOA (Bonus): Ycee
On this bonus episode of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) chat with Nigerian rapper & record label executive Ycee.
He discussed his departure from Tinny Entertainment, his vision for The ANBT Company, the state of rap in Nigeria & much more.
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FTLOA #22: Uganda's Proposed Censorship Law, Davido, Koffi Olomide, Willi Roy & more
On episode 22 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Seun Kuti failing to perform at 2019 Grammy Awards Ceremony
- Wizkid & Davido share views on openly campaigning for politicians
- Opposition to Uganda's Censorship Law
- Koffi Olomide charged for sexually assaulting his dancers in Paris
- Prince Kaybee and TNS trade words over "royalty theft" allegations
- Shatta Wale & Stonebwoy react to popular music executive Willi Roy's death
- and much more...
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FTLOA (Bonus): May D
On this bonus episode of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) chat with award-wining Nigerian singer May D.
He discussed his professional journey, his time at Square Records, working with Akon & much more.
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FTLOA #21: National Wizkid Day, Adesope, Ebony Reigns, Jose Chameleone, Radio & Weasel
On episode 21 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Adesope's controversial comments on Wizkid
- Adesope's controversial comments on Sound-checking
- Ebony Reigns first annual memorial
- Jose Chameleone sells out Lugogo Cricket Oval
- Ugandan Police shut down Bobi Wine's concert in Gulu
- Weasel (of Radio & Weasel) denies recruiting new group member
- DMW pop-up concert
- and much more...
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FTLOA (Bonus): Kwesi Arthur
On this bonus episode of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) chat with award-wining Ghanaian rapper Kwesi Arthur.
He discussed his humble beginnings, increased profile, his sources of inspiration, future plans & much more.
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FTLOA #20: Mavin Global, Seun Kuti, Bobi Wine, Jerry Okirwoth & more
On episode 20 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Don Jazzy unveils Mavin Global, multi-million dollar investment from Kupanda Holdings
- Ugandan DJ "Jerry Okirwoth" killed for playing boring music
- Ice Prince publishes autobiography "The Nigerian Dream"
- Bobi Wine considering 2021 Ugandan Presidential Campaign
- Seun Kuti to perform 2019 Grammy Awards Ceremony
- Cassper Nyovest refuses to budge on SAMAs snub
- and much more...
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FTLOA #19: Davido, Waje, Omawumi, Black Coffee & more
On episode 19 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Davido's sold-out O2 Arena Concert
- Tiwa Savage's "One" music video taken down on copyright violation grounds
- Shatta Wale surprisingly warms up to Stonebwoy on social media
- Sister Deborah finds love again - Waje & Omawumi confound new venture
- Hermanes Media
- Diamond Platnumz revealing the cost of his international collaborations
- Black Coffee's new Las Vegas residency
- M.I. Abaga accusing J. Cole of plagiarism
- and much more...
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FTLOA (Bonus): Davido
On this bonus episode of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) chat with award-wining Nigerian singer Davido.
He discusses his growth in the last 12 months, managing the DMW roster, using songwriters, Peruzzi losing the "Next-rated" award to Teni & much more.
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FTLOA #18: Falz, MHD, Mr Eazi, Black Coffee, Tekno & more
On episode 18 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Falz slammed for his comments on "transnational sex"
- Femi Kuti declares "I Am Not Fela"
- MHD arrested and charged for voluntary manslaughter
- Mr Eazi revealing he turned down £350,000 deal
- Tekno & Ycee leave record labels, and announce new labels
- Oyemyke apologies to DJ Cuppy for previous comments
- Fuse ODG comments on "Social Media Absence"
- Court blocks "Radio The Great" album release
- Black Coffee heads back to School to study interior design
- and much more...
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FTLOA #17: L.A.M.B 2019 Cypher, Blackface Naija, AKA, Falz & more
On episode 17 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- L.A.M.B. 2019 Cypher & Yung6ix's reaction
- Blackface Naija resurrects feud with 2Baba - Adekunle Gold & Simi getting married
- AKA controversial comments on radio play
- Stonebwoy's "BHIM Nation is bigger than Shatta Movement" comment
- MPs threatening to sue Bobi Wine for featuring them in his socio-political music video without their consent
- "#Talk" the new single & music video by Falz
- and much more...
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FTLOA #16: Soundcity MVP Awards 2019, Burna Boy v Coachella, Zylofon Music, Viktoh & more
On episode 16 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- 2019 Soundcity MVP Awards
- Burna Boy v Coachella
- Zylofon Music's reported financial crisis
- Viktoh suffers police brutality
- Bebe Cool firing shots at Bobi Wine & Jose Chameleone
- and much more.
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FTLOA #15: 2018 End of Year Review - The Titans, The Revelations & The Resurgents
On episode 15 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- The global rise of Afrobeats
- Titans of the year
- Revelations of the Year
- The resurgence of D'banj, Duncan Mighty & 2Baba
- Phyno, Korede Bello, Sarkodie, Tekno, Runtown & Patoranking's year in review
- Our Top 5 songs of the years
- and much more
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FTLOA #14: Detty December, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Diamond Platnumz, Genevieve Nnaji & more
On episode 14 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze), are joined by PR expert Stefi K (@stefikoko_pr) discuss the following topics;
- Detty December 2018
- Yemi Alade v Tiwa Savage
- Diamond Platnumz & Rayvanny slammed with bans in Tanzania
- Babes Wodumo missing back-to-back performance bookings
- Genevieve Nnaji accuses FilmOne Distribution of bias
- Davido threatening popular blogger Ayo Jaguda
- Lil Kesh & Olamide criticized over controversial lyrics
- Sauti Sol explain reasons for lack of single releases in recent months
- Stonebwoy's recent meeting with the Ghanaian president
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FTLOA (Bonus): Nonso Amadi
On this bonus episode of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) chat with fast-rising Nigerian singer / songwriter / producer Nonso Amadi.
He discusses his journey so far, creative process, academic background, managing female attention & more.
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FTLOA #13: Cassper Nyovest, #FillUpMosesMadhiba, Small Doctor, DJ Pinye, Bisi Alimi, Akhotee & more
On episode 13 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- 2018 Global Citizen Festival performances; D'banj, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage & Cassper Nyovest
- Cassper Nyovest filling up The Moses Madhiba Stadium
- Reekado Banks Leaving Mavin Records
- Small Doctor's arrest & charge for unlawful fire arms possession
- Akhotee's controversial comments
- Bisi Alimi confronts Presidential aspirant Oby Ezekwesili on her LGBT rights record
- DJ Pinye's refusal to play Ethic songs on radio
- and much more...
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FTLOA #12: Global Citizen Festival, Mr Eazi, Davido, Tomi Adeyemi, Yaa Pono, Akhotee & more
On episode 12 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- 2018 Global Citizen Festival
- Mr Eazi cancelling his Trace Live Lagos Concert, hours before planned start
- Davido receiving presidential welcome in Liberia
- Tomi Adeyemi accusing Nora Roberts of plagiarism
- Tekno's health issues
- Yaa Pono claims "Even if Shatta Wale organised his own awards, Stonebwoy will win Dancehall Artist of The Year"
- Akothee rewarding a fan with an all-expense holiday for defending her on social media
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FTLOA #11: The Capital of African Hip-Hop, Shatta Wale, Blac Chyna, Danny Young, Kizz Daniel & more
On episode 11 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Shatta Wale defends his controversial "Ghana is a village" comment
- The Capital of African Hip-hop
- Blac Chyna's controversial trip to Nigeria
- Danny Young accuses Tiwa Savage of copyright infringement
- Mr Eazi's EMPAWA initiative
- DJ Cuppy responds to critics
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FTLOA #10: Stogie T, Cassper Nyovest, AKA, Davido, Rayvanny & Diamond Platnumz
On episode 10 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Stogie T's appearance on Sway In The Morning
- Cassper Nyovest signs partnership deal with Universal Music Africa
- AKA reacts to his platinum-selling album
- Rayvanny & Diamond Platnumz slapped with ban & fine in Tanzania
- Davido vs. Eko Atlantic City
- Wande Coal, Simi & Niyiola performing sold out concerts in London & Lagos
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FTLOA #9: Tiwa Savage, Harmonize, Runtown, Stonebwoy, Mr Eazi, E.L & more
On episode 9 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Tiwa Savage's MTV EMA Best African Act award
- Runtown's PR crisis
- Harmonize detained in a Nairobi hotel over unpaid bills
- Stonebwoy unsettled at his record label
- E.L claiming Olamide has supported him more than any other Ghanaian entertainer
- Oyemykke's controversial comments about DJ Cuppy
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FTLOA #8: HHP, Emtee, Wendy Shay, Paul Okoye, Fuse ODG & Stefflon Don
On episode 8 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Hip Hop Pantsula's Funeral proceedings, tributes & his widow Lerato being sidelined by the family
- Emtee firing shots at Cassper Nyovest
- Wendy Shay walking out of an interview with Joy News
- Omari Hardwick's Breakfast Club rant
- Paul Okoye saying "Ghanaian artistes aren't sharp"
- Calls for Diamond Platnumz' arrest & ban over "immoral social media posts"
- Stefflon Don vs the Barbs
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FTLOA #7: HHP, Depression, Fever Music Video, AKA & more
On episode 7 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Hip Hop Pantsula's Death, Struggles with depression & previous suicide attempts
- Dealing with Depression as a creative
- AKA's Feel Good Live Session performance
- Wizkid's music video for "Fever" (starring Tiwa Savage)
- Shatta Wale fires shots at Sarkodie & Stonebwoy
- DJ Spinall & L.A.X's album releases
- Seun Kuti defending the Kuti legacy
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FTLOA (Bonus): Teni the Entertainer
On this bonus episode of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) chat with fast-rising Nigerian singer / songwriter Teni the Entertainer.
She discusses her academic background, Controversial comments made in the media about her physical appearance, Self-Love, Double standards in the music industry, Her relationship with her sister Niniola and much more.
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FTLOA #6: Felabration 2018, Cassper Nyovest, Olamide, Efya & The Music Modernization Act
On episode 6 of For the Love of Afrobeats #FTLOApodcast, Industry insiders Adesope Olajide (@Shopsydoo) & Dignified Sorinolu-Bimpe (@Mr_Schmooze) discuss the following headlines;
- Felabration 2018
- Efya debunking drug abuse rumours
- Cassper Nyovest going back to basics
- Olamide signing 4 new rappers after they impressed on social media
- What the USA's Music Mordernization Act means for Africa's music industry
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