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In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss Eedris Abdulkareem vs The Remedies controversy, Omah Lay’s London concert. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week, and all the major songs that dropped this week.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
03:00 -  
Burna boy concert POV
Omah Lay concert bants
09:09 - Unravelling the Eedris Abdulkareem vs. Tony Tetuila & Eddy Remedy Controversy
19:00 -  New Songs
29:30 - Charts
31:07 - My Five
35:00 - New Albums
         Sideh Kai by Ill Bliss

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iOS 17.2 beta release candidate is here with a few surprise changes in store, while Apple formally retires the iTunes TV Shows and Movies apps in tvOS. An impressive new app called Beeper brings iMessage to Android in the right way. There’s also talk of an Apple-Paramount streaming bundle, and the M3 MacBook Air might be released sooner than we thought. Benjamin and Chance discuss it all.

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In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss the Shallipopi rapper debate. They review Love For Free EP by Mayorkun, Chocolate Daddy by Orezi  and Feels Like Home Vol 1 by Seyi Shay. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
01:30 - Catch up
06:43 - Flytime Fest announces 2023 Afrobeats lineup
07:28 - Tiwa Savage postpones concert dates due to health concerns  
08:15 - Shallipopi announces his label Plutomania Records, unveils 2 new artists
14:36 - New Songs
Sensational by Chris Brown, Davido and Lojay
Bad Till Eternity by Blaq and Zlatan
CBN by Skiibi, Seyi Vibez, Teni, Mayorkun, Reekado
Puff and Pass Remix by Zerrydll and Shalipopid
Yolo by Kaestyle and Leriq

22:36 -  New Albums
 Love For Free EP by Mayorkun
Chocolate Daddy by Orezi 
Feels Like Home Vol 1 by Seyi Shay

30:46 - Spotlight of the week
33:00 - Charts
34:13 - The Five
42:50 - Sign out

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In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop discuss the Shallipopi rapper debate. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction
02:22 - Catch up
04:47 - Fan mail 1
06:46 - Fan mail 2
10:41 - Asake's 'Lonely At The Top' becomes all time longest #1 song in Nigeria
12:26 - Shallipopi
19:12 - New Songs
Oscroh by Shallipopi
All My Life by Durk, Cole and Burna
Pretty Girl by Ice Spice and Rema
This Year Blessings rmx by Victor Thompson and Gunna
Lowkey by Mayorkun
Mumu by Dj Neptune and Joeboy
Fefe Ne Fe by Mr Eazi
Ngozi by Ric Hassani

29:49 - Spotlight of the week
30:20 - The Charts
32:00 - The Five
40:30 - Eliminate
44:45 - Sign out

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Chance discusses his experience using the iPhone 15 Pro Max to take photos and videos at a concert, and how the Camera app leaves much to be desired for these use cases. Also, CarPlay troubles, the knock-on impact of Benjamin’s phone number changeover, and the iPhone 12 radiation remedy to appease the French government. 

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The September Apple event is finally official, and we expect to see the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9. Benjamin and Chance also break down this week’s flurry of leaks surrounding the iPhone 15 colors and cases, the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is reportedly getting redesigned, and Apple is testing a new 3D printing process for its products. Plus, some talk about the current state of the smart home market.

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Another month, another little break for the boys! Sam and Max return to the mics to catch-up, and delve into some of their favourite bangers from big bands.

0:00: Intro
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6:08: Splendour Updates
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Benjamin and Chance talk all things Apple Vision Pro, from hardware design to its features to its real-world appeal. We also walk through Chance’s impressions of his hands-on demo experience at WWDC last week. Plus, Apple just dropped a trio of new M2 Macs, including very the compelling 15-inch MacBook Air.

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In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his guest host, Showontstop, discuss album reviews, do they still matter?. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.

OUTLINE 

00:00 - Introduction

04:09 - Fan mail 1 

04:45 - Response to the fan mail

05:18 - Fan mail 2 

05:49 - Response to the fan mail 

06:27 - Davido’s ‘Timeless’ shatters multiple Nigerian streaming records

07:20 - Wande coal pushes back his album

08:26 - Ayra Starr and Burna Boy’s performance at the Dreamville 

09:29 - Album reviews; do they still matter? 

13:04 - New songs 

13:10 - 2:30 by Asake

15:35 - Duffel Bag by Joeboy 

16:46 - Disturbing You by Darkoo and Ayra Starr

19:24 - It’s Different by Pretty Boy 

20:00 - New album ( Winny by Winny) 

23:48 - Spotlight of the week - Baaba J; Ole 

24:39 - Turntable charts 

26:23 -  Tunde’s Top 5 songs Q1
              • Wo Wo remix
              • Party No Day Stop 
              • Who’s Your Guy Remix 
              • Gwangalada 
              • Stamina 

28:11 - Sho’s Top 5 songs Q1
            • Body and soul
            • Colors (My Baby)
            • Party No Day Stop
            • Wo Wo Remix 
            • Stamina 

30:10 - Eliminate Section - Joeboy Edition 
            • Sip(Alcohol) vs Nobody
            • Don’t Call Me Back vs Baby
                              VS 
            • All For You vs Celebration
            • Body & Soul Vs Lille Riddim 

34:10 - Sign Out 

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Benjamin shares his hands-on thoughts with the new second-generation HomePod after about a week of testing. Apple changes up the executive ranks with a new Chief People Officer, and news that they won’t replace the industrial design position when Evans Hankey leaves. There is also a report that Apple isn’t planning on releasing a new Mac Studio for the M2 generation.

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In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his guest host, OsaGz, discuss Show Dem Camp’s Palmwine Music 3 Review, and the Grammy’s considering adding an Afrobeats category.

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Ekko and Sidetrack talk prepping the take the studio mobile, what it feels like to watch Andy C play one of your tunes, the role of Record Labels in the evolving music industry, making friends with animals and much more.



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Benjamin and Zac discuss the exciting rumors about the introduction of a 15-inch MacBook Air, the return of a 12-inch MacBook, and big HomePod. Apple has finally settled its complaints with the Netherlands (for now) … and Zac gives his hands-on impressions of his new Mac Studio.

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Agriyah and I met in College, but nothing could prepare me for the conversation we would have on the podcast. His journey from student, to music and producing, and how it mixes with his spirituality is wild.

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In 1999, Tony Tetuila parted ways with his group, The Remedies, and released his debut album with help from producer Paul Play. “Morning Time” is regarded as a foundational album for Afrobeats music. Ayomide Tayo joins host Osagie Alonge for this breakdown. Follow @amusicintime on Twitter.

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I found myself listening to the music from the past hundred shows and wanted to put them all together to make it easier for myself and for you to listen to the first hundred episodes without me talking this will be number Four there will be several more, trying to keep it down to two hours as you listen through the various episodes you’ll hear the change in the music and the bits over the years hope you enjoy. Peace

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