Afrobeats: With An S

Episodes

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  Money Supremacy 30.10.2026 44m

  On this episode, Bola and Dami discuss new music from Rukmani, Ema Onigah, Olamide, Asake and Blaqbonez' partnership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Zuko To The World 19.10.2026 1h 9m

  On this episode, Bola and Dami reunite and discuss new music from No 11, Fireboy DML, Fola, Bola BMH, Sssoundgawd, BlaqBonez, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Team Burger vs Team Sandwich 12.10.2026 48m

  In a special episode, our hosts take teams as Team Burger vs Team Sandwich in an Afrobeats trivia quiz designed to test their knowledge of the music scene they dedicate so much time to covering. 👀👀👀👀👀 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Views from the Mountain Top 28.09.2026 51m

  Dami and Deji take us through some of the latest music on the scene. They include releases from Rema, MINZ, Young Jonn, Myst, Emma Onigah, Niniola, LOVN, BLNDE and more.They also gush about Tems' latest headline show in Lagos, where one of them even got to spend some time with her, and some recent doings from the #WithAnS crew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Afrobeats as a CIA Psyop 21.09.2026 45m

  Dami and Deji take us through some of the latest music on the scene. They include releases from Fireoby, Seyi Vibez, Kaestyle, Ayuba, Omah Lay, Shine TTW, Prettyboy D-O, ARTSALGHUL, Danpapa GTA, and more.They also make sense of the recent news linking our beloved music genre to a global quest for control and influence. They also share some of their favorite Afrobeats conspiracy theories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Stay A Little Longer 07.09.2026 58m

  Avengers, Assemble! On this episode of the podcast, Dami, Sharon, Bola and Deji take in music from Mayorkun, Blaqbonez, Joeboy and Fxrtune, Mavo, UAX, Black Sherif, Estate Shuttle and Tsuni, and more. They round out the episode by name checking their favorite singles this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Star Life, Baby! 25.08.2026 47m

  On this episode of With An S, Bola and Sharon run through some of the biggest music conversations of the moment. They review new releases from Victony, Fola, Niniola and more, sharing their takes on what is worth adding to your rotation.They also discuss the VMAs dropping its Afrobeats category and what the decision says about the genre’s place on the global stage. Elsewhere, they revisit Tems and Ayra Starr’s standout performances at All Points East, unpack the recent back-and-forth between Davido and Wande Coal, and round things off by reminiscing about some of their favourite snippets that, despite all the anticipation, never made it to official releases. We want to hear from you. Share your thoughts using the hashtag #WithAnSpod or tag us on Twitter and Instagram (@WithAnSpod).Star Life, Baby! For collaborations or enquiries, email us at withans@culturecustodian.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Star Girl Na StarrGirl 17.08.2026 1h 1m

  On this episode of With An S, Bola and Dami put on their geles and take in new music from Ayra Starr, Juls, Bella Shmurda, Niniola, Kunmie, Ckay and more. They also make sense of the latest chapter of the Label vs Artist War between record executive, Dapper and his former artists: Shallipopi, Seyi Vibez, TI Blaze and Zerry DL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  You Ain't Got A Home Yet? 10.08.2026 59m

  On this episode, Bola and Damiiiiiiiiiiiiii review recent music from Fireboy DML, Rema, Llona, Ema Onigah, Zlatan, Darkoo, Cruel Santino, Ruger, Ckay, Sewa, Luwa.mp4, and more.They also discuss the latest drama in the Okoye household and reflect on the dearth of music collectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Nostalgia Trip: The Artists We'd Love To See Come Back 06.08.2026 13m

  On this episode, we take it to the community by asking them to respond to a question from last week's episode: what artists would we love to see back in the music game? The answers are interesting and rich, highlighting the way the music industry has changed and paying homage to some of the finer musical innovators of our time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Low Hanging Fruit 03.08.2026 1h 16m

  In this episode, Bola, Sharon, and Dami review music from the past week, including Davido's Oriade, Moliy's BADDIES ❤️MOLIY, BNXN and Asake's Eja Meja, Odeal's For A Good Time and a host of other releases. They also reflect on Victony's latest snippet, sampling a classic Orezi record, and make sense of Victony's 2026 run. They also set their sights on the recent uproar around Tyla's purported tour stop in Lagos in the context of the recent wave of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Cheers to AI 27.07.2026 1h 20m

  Guess who's back! Bola, Sharon and Dami return to the podcast, making sense of the music industry from recent albums from Omah Lay, Asake, Ladi Poe, Johnny Drille to the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in music. They end the episode by going down memory lane reflecting on some golden oldies they would love to see make returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  We Dey Hustle Kpa 16.03.2026 57m

  In this episode, Dami and Bola review new music released in the past week, including Famous Pluto & Zlatan's "14DRoad," Thisizlondon & BRUME's "MANY GIRLS," Kummies' "Julie," Blaqbonez & ARTSALGHULS' "HUSTLE KPA $$$" and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Wicked Women Worldwide 09.03.2026 47m

  In this episode, Deji and Dami review music from the past week, including Ayra Starr's "Where Do We Go," Tay Iwar's "Sweet Persuasion," Mavo's "Mofe," T Solo & Toye's "Demure II," Juno's "Personal," and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Mavo Might Be an Alien 02.03.2026 44m

  On this episode, Bola and Deji review music from the past two weeks, including Igwe Aka's "Busybody," Lil Kesh's "Anini," Mavo & SSSOUNDGAWD's "Aura Salad" & "Hey Mama," Amaeya's "Let me remind you," and Braye's "love stray" (EP) and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Up and Grateful 16.02.2026 39m

  In this episode, Dami, Deji, and Bola review new music, including Wande Coal x Qing Madi’s “Dearly,” Zaylevelten’s “Muzz,” SGawD’s “Tys/All of me," Olayinka Ehi’s “My Girl,” and many more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  It’s a bit … concerning 09.02.2026 46m

  In this episode, Bola and Deji review new music from the past week, including Omah Lay’s “Don’t Love Me,” Dj Tunez, Daecolm, Khaid & Kemuel’s “Stingy,” Gimba "'s “She” EP, Erigga’s “Pour the World Spit,” and Jeriq’s “Born to be Great.”Deji also shares strong opinions on Rolling Stone Africa’s feature on Wizkid and Asake, critiquing the quality of the piece and issuing a call for better music journalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Grok, Is This Real? 02.02.2026 47m

  On this episode, Deji, Dami, and Sharon review new music from the past week, including CKay' s "Badaminton," PrettyboyDO's "Oyakhilome," CupidSZN's "Super," Juls' "JIGI JIGI Vol. 1" and more. They also predict the winners of the Grammy's Best African Music Performance and Global Music Album. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Symbol of Hope 26.01.2026 56m

  On this episode, Dami and Bola are joined by Mayowa to run through new music and discourse circulating in the industry. They review Wizkid & Asake’s “Real” (EP), Nsikak David’s “Strings of Solace” (EP), Seyi Vibez & Omah Lay’s "My Healer," Boy Spyce’s “Igboro”, and more. They also discuss the internet squabble between Wizkid and Seun Kuti, and the responsibility artists have in taming the behavior of their fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Unlock Your Brain 19.01.2026 34m

  On this episode, Bola and Dami review new music from the past week, including Wizkid x Asake’s “Jogodo,” Igwe Aka ft. Tochi Bedford’s “Kapow,” NSG’s Sounds of the Diaspora, and Magixx’s “Everyday.”They also take it back 10 years, running through the tracks that dominated their playlists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.