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S5 · E45
April 25 · 1 hr 39 min
Davido’s Coachella Pay, Tyla’s Grammy Chances & Is Wizkid Too Cool? [45]
This week Djaji & Karris react to fresh bangers by Fally Ipupa, Wizkid, Tyla, Morravey, Yemi Alade, and discuss Davido's backstage moments with Tyla. Cover artists: Tyla & Ayra Starr Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng We also dive deep into the tough questions: - How much did Davido actually get paid for Coachella Weekend 2? - Can Tyla win a Grammy in the Traditional Pop category? - Is Davido demeaning himself chasing international appeal? - Is Wizkid being "too cool" hurting his career? - How does Don Jazzy really scout new artists? - Ayra Starr on Jennifer Hudson, Rema's breakthrough at 14, and more! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 05:10 - New Music From Fally Ipupa, Wizkid, Tyla, Morravey & more 12:30 - Shabba (Spinall, Mavo & Deto Black) / Yemi Alade & Spyro 18:24 - Rema Movie Star snippet 25:10 - KCEE & Olamide 25:18 - Coachella Weekend 2: How Much Did Davido Get Paid? 30:53 - Can Tyla Win A Grammy In Traditional POP Category? 32:12 - Is Davido Demeaning Himself For International Appeal? 35:03 - Davido Backstage with Tyla 39:49 - Is Wizkid Being Too Cool Affecting His Career? 40:25 - How Don Jazzy Scouts Artists 44:45 - Ayra Starr on Jennifer Hudson 45:29 - Rema’s Breakthrough at 14 Years Old 52:02 - Are Men More Driven To Success Because of Women? 58:14 - Can You Be Friends With The Opposite Gender? 1:07:49 - Wayne Crying About Not Being Invited to Coachella & The Grammys 1:09:15 - Was Speed A Spy For Elon? Breaking Down His Africa Tour 1:23:46 - Are Black Men Equipped For Emotional Convos? 1:26:09 - The Tunde Onakoya Controversy Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S5 · E44
April 17 · 2 hr 12 min
Afrobeats Takes Over Coachella 2026: Davido's Set, Wizkid & Tems with Justin Bieber, Beefs & MORE! [44]
This week, we explore Afrobeats at Coachella including Davido's set at Coachella, Tems and Wizkid featuring during Bieber's set, Odumodu and Blaqbonez continuing their beef, Michael Jackson's successor, and much more! Cover artists: Omah Lay, Burna Boy & DJ Tunez Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Reviewing New Music 07:01 - Diamond Platnumz & Juma Jux 08:40 - Joanna - [Alex Iwobi/ 17] 13:40 - Zlatan, Odumodu, Fido - Dance For Jesus 17:23 - Johnny Drille, Ayra Starr, Young Jonn (Colorado) 18:53 - Adekunle Gold Olamide (Formation) 20:35 - Ayra Starr Listening Party Lagos 24:10 - Shallipopi Industry BFF? 27:47 - Wizkid & Burna Beef Continued 44:34 - Blaqbonez v Odumodu Blvck 57:27 - Mavo signs artist to record label 1:00:41 - Davido @ Coachella 1:02:25 - Bieber bringing Wizkid/ Tems out 1:06:41 - Tunji Balogun's Influence in taking afrobeats to the world 1:07:50 - Deconstructing Justin Bieber's Coachella performance 1:14:41 - How Much Did Wizkid Tems & Davido Make from Coachella 1:16:00 - Abusive fathers and becoming a music star 1:25:11 - Do All artists need trauma to be great 1:29:39 - Are Women being pressured to get BBLs 1:41:03 - DO Nollywood Actors show as much dedication as Hollywood? 1:47:12 - How Alaba was the main distributor for Nollywood and Nigerian music 1:57:19 - MJ Movie premiere 2:01:18 - Beyonce v MJ 2:05:05 - Mariah Carey greater than Beyonce? Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S5 · E43
April 10 · 2 hr 6 min
Omah Lay's New Album, Burna Boy & DJ Tunez Fight PLUS MORE [43]
This week, the crew of Afropop’s Most Essential [Djaji, Karris & Moji] dive into Omah Lay's new album "Clarity of Mind", Burna Boy's fight with DJ Tunez, Tems conversation with Angie Martinez, and much more! Cover artists: Omah Lay, Burna Boy & DJ Tunez Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 5:03 - New Music: Shy Lover [Mavo] 11:58 - Omah Lay Album reaction 15:10 - Is Omah Lay similar to The Weeknd? 21:36 - Is Omah Lay saying he’s the best disrespectful to Burna Boy? 37:53 - Dj Tunez & Burna Boy fight at Obi’s House 43:44 - Offset Shot 46:00 - Will Rema be on Drake’s Iceman album? 46:50 - Drake coming to Lagos 48:00 - MOBOs recap and why Wizkid never collects awards 51:56 - Tems speaks with Angie Martinez 53:49 - Easter events feel the same? [Homecoming, Seyi Vibez in Abuja] 56:24 - Grace Ladoja’s battle with cancer 59:35 - Homecoming now an underground event? 1:07:30 - Is Davido a Bad Label Owner: Dremo & Liya Speak 1:20:37 - Bad Bunny Sues Empawa explained 1:26:54 - Drama at Return of Arinzo Premiere 1:38:30 - Does Daddy GO Need a $60 million jet? 1:49:09 - Does Roc Nation know what to do with Ayra? 1:55:10 - Patience Ozokwor, Why Actors Go Broke Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S5 · E42
April 5 · 33 min
Why Fimi Is An Artist You NEED TO LISTEN TO | AFROPOP'S MOST ESSENTIAL
Meet Fimi With The Flow - the Nigerian rapper who's turning heads and breaking barriers with unapologetic bars! Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewavng⁠ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - INTRO 2:17 - Who is Fimi? 5:30 - What Inspired Fimi To Become A Rapper 7:50 - How Doja Cat, Olamide & others Inspire Fimi 9:22 - The Message Behind "Preacher Man" 10:31 - How Fimi wrote "Cold Outside" 15:16 - Fimi's Creative Process 17:24 - Fimi Wanted to do Gospel? 18:50 - Navigating A Male Dominated Industry 24:11 - What Does Fimi want to be remembered for? 28:32 - The Inspiration behind "Gentle Baby" and Fimi's fashion sense 31:45 - Dream Collab with Doja Cat Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S5 · E43
March 27 · 1 hr 38 min
NEGATIVE PR: Omotola, Burna Boy & The Rise of BAD Publicity [41]
With the rise of “bad press” circulating online around celebrities, the crew of Afropop’s Most Essential [Djaji, Karris & Moji] debate if negative PR has become a normal publicity strategy. The crew examine the controversy around Nollywood legend Dr Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde refusing to introduce herself in a viral clip, if Burna Boy is leaving Atlantic records to focus on Spaceship records. Plus our reactions to new music from Asake, Champz, Joey & MORE! Cover artists: Burna, Omotola, Asake Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - Reacting to New Music From Asake, Champz, Qing MAdi, Joeboy, Bhadboi Oml 13:45 - Is Burna Ending his contract with Atlantic records? 16:29 - 960 suing spaceship for Burna's old catalogue 21:37 - Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Trends for Viral Interview clip 27:21 - Was It Wrong for Mama Deola TO speak at a women's panel? 32:15 - The Growth and evolution of Live-streaming in Nigeria 50:58 - How Black Artists generated 80% of Music revenue in the UK without owning the music 59:01 - Spotify's 60bn Naira payout to artists 1:04:48 - Ozoro Festival & Matters Arising 1:19:01 - Should Gospel Artists Make Music with Secular artists? 1:32:46 - Hosts Introduce themselves to audience Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S5 · E42
March 20 · 1 hr 48 min
Women & Afropop: Ayra Starr, Tems, Tiwa & The Afrobeats BIG 4 [40]
As March marks women's history month, TheWavNG's hosts [Djaji, Karris & Moji] celebrate the role of women in defining Afropop/ Afrobeats culture as they examine new music from Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage's attempts at providing opportunities to young creatives, Tems' cultural dominance, and much more! Cover artists: Ayra Starr, Simi, Tems, Tiwa Savage, Tyla & Yemi Alade Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:09 - New music from Ayra Starr, Mavo, Crayon & more! 15:00 - Crayon attacks Mavins 21:48 - Asake at Umrah 28:10 - Ayra's "Where Do We Go" & international campaign 40:40 - The Afrobeats BIG 4 [Women] 44:24 - Tiwa Savage's College of Music 48:23 - Do Nigerian Celebs care about the media? 53:12 - Is Tems the Biggest Female Afrobeats Artist? 58:21 - Does Tems Need to be an Activist? 1:15:09 - African Women Are RUNNING The DJ Scene! 1:17:00 - A Very Serious Conversation About Simi 1:26:44 - Moliy's Triumph 1:41:15 - Fimi Interview Snippet 1:42:00 - Celebrating Legendary African Women 1:45:00 - Preview for next Week! Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S5 · E2
Nov 23, 2025 · 23 min
Cazulee: From Hustle Mode To Boss Mode | AFROPOP'S MOST ESSENTIAL
Cazulee joins The.WavNG host Djaji Prime to share The Hustle Mode Boss Mode Story, working with TML on Hallelujah & The Importance of Hardwork. Cover artist: Cazulee Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:55 - The meaning Behind Hustle Mode/ Boss Mode 3:00 - If Sapa Day catch you, no sleep! 4:14 - I make music for the soul, good music 6:29 - I make more than Afro-adura music 7:46 - Liya & TML Vibez are my favourite artists to collab with 9:19 - The Importance of hardwork; I don’t like to famz people 12:24 - the making of “Juru” & “Cana” 15:19 - Burna Boy & Seyi Vibez are my favourite artists 15:57 - Dapper's role in my career 17:25 - "Hooligan" & working with Dwillsharmony 19:40 - If my mum was alive, I wouldn't be making music 21:34 - I'll win a grammy in 5 years time! Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S5 · E1
Nov 3, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Yarden On "Muse" & Reaching 1 BILLION Streams | AFROPOP'S MOST ESSENTIAL
Nigerian pop-star Yarden joins The.Wav NG's Djaji Prime in the maiden edition of our series "Afropop's Most Essential" to discuss his new EP "Muse", his experiences clearing the sample for his hit "Wetin", his goal of reaching 1 billion streams, and much more! Cover artist: Yarden Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - People Only want to listen to you when you’re successful 3:20 - Why Yarden thinks like an exec not an artist 6:55 - Yarden wants to build infrastructure for creatives 8:10 - “I feel things that I can’t describe when I make music” 9:50 - The influence of Nigerian radio and parents on Yarden’s music 12:00 - Is any creative original 14:18 - Yarden’s hit “Wetin” had sample issues 20:05 - Career Beginnings at Yabatech 22:23 - Meeting and battling Victony, meeting Boy Director as well (TG Omori) 24:29 - Yarden’s hack to social media 27:03 -How Yarden made his debut EP “The One Who Descends” 30:50 - Carrying people along brings peace of mind 33:45 - What makes Yabatech a creative hub? 37:45 - Misdirected Ego is a bad thing, no one knows anything 39:25 - Yarden’s musical influences 40:52 - Learning to use social media like Qing Madi, Odumodu & Rema 45:57 - Breaking down the creative process behind “Muse” 49:00 - Recording with Taves 54:29 - Allowing creatives thrive 57:00 Nobody cares about the background once the content is good 1:02:10 - Yarden’s strategy to reach 1 billion streams 1:05:55 - Why do Nigerians abandon the country when they succeed 1:11:00 - Most interesting country where they listen to Yarden 1:16:50 - What would a Yarden x Daft Punk song sound like? 1:17:56 - Creating a safe space for artists 1:19:45 - No one knows anything
S4 · E37
Sep 6, 2023 · 36 min
We Told Them: Burna Boy, Ruger & Tekno New Album Reviews [37]
With Burna Boy's international marketing for new album "I Told Them", Djaji Prime & The Bamyy examine his narrative of feeling underappreciated by Nigerians, what "I Told Them" sounds like and whether Burna is a good Nigerian Ambassador. They also discuss new albums from Ruger & Tekno, Jonzing World's new album, and much more. Cover artist: Burna Boy Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro/ Preview 3:12 - Burna's "I Told Them" Album Review 5:33 - Seyi Vibez & Burna's "Giza" 6:25 - Is "I Told Them" Outstanding? 10:27 - Burna's Theme of Feeling Unappreciated 12:23 - Reaction To Burna's Rollout Narrative 14:21 - Does Afrobeats Lack Substance? 17:17 - Is Burna A Good Nigerian Ambassador? 19:39 - Joe Budden Calls Out Burna Boy Over Listening Party 24:41 - Will Burna Boy Hit Billboard Charts? 25:45 - First Thoughts On "Ruger's Ru The World" 27:32 - Tekno "The More The Better" Album Review 28:21 - Initial Numbers From "I Told Them" 30:08 - Godzilla, Jonzing World's New Artiste 31:07 - Candy Bleakz Calls Out Bloody CIV Over Headies Nod 33:42 - Is Asake A Copycat? Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S4 · E36
Aug 19, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min
Lifesize Teddy, Streaming Farms & Seyi Vibez In London [36]
This week on Afropop's most Essential audio magazine; Djaji Prime & The Bamyy examine new Mavins signee "Lifesize teddy", delve into the essence of streaming farms, define what an industry plant is, and analyze exactly who Seyi Vibez' target demo is. They also discuss Olamide's "Unruly", Wani & Sarz and much more! Cover artist: Lifesize Teddy Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro/ Episode Trailer 0:58 - Afropop Corner 1:52 - Doja Cat / Kali Uchis / Sexyy Red New Music 3:10 - Is Sexxy Red An Industry Plant 11:38 - Life Size Teddy Bio 14:06 - Life Size teddy Track By Track Review 18:44 - Can Mavins Shift The Market Again? 21:27 - Olamide's "Unruly" 25:05 - What Is Seyi Vibez' Target Demo? 28:24 - Seyi Vibez' Top 5 Locations On Spotify 29:34 - Different Kinds Of Nigerian Listeners 39:16 - Portable & The Media 40:06 - New Wizkid Album? 44:36 - Wani & Sarz Are Razz 54:47 - What Is An Industry Plant? 58:01 - Industry Plant v Nepo Baby? 1:08:09 - Ads/ Stream Farms or Legit Views 1:12:56 - Is There Too Much Expectation On Tems? 1:14:55 - Is Tems' Brand Bigger Than Her Music? 1:18:04 - ILoveMakkonen Calls Out Metro Boomin, Sway Lee, Post Malone Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S4 · E35
Aug 3, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min
Travis’ “UTOPIA”, Wiz”Mid” & The Headies [35]
This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return to discuss their picks for the Headies Awards 2023, discuss Wizkid's Tottenham stadium concert, and give their first review of Travis Scott's "Utopia". They also discuss Liya's new singles "I'm Done" & "Powerful", and the drama/ rumours surrounding her departure from Davido's DMW. Cover artist: Travis Scott Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro/ Episode Trailer 5:10 - Wizkid's Tottenham Stadium Show, Is This His Weakest era? 20:08 - Headies Nominations 22:17 - ROOKIE OF THE YEAR/ NEXT RATED 45:52 - ALBUM OF THE YEAR 48:10 - AG "Tequila Ever After”/ Psycho YP “Osapa London” 53:10 - Liya's "I'm Done" & "Powerful”/ Leaving DMW 57:07 - Simi's Drama For Features 1:09:40 - Doja Cat Controversy 1:16:28 - Utopia Review Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S3 · E34
Jul 5, 2023 · 37 min
Is Fireboy Done (?): Davido's Cheating & Asake's Enigma [34]
On this week's episode, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy share their thoughts on yet another new album from Seyi Vibez, dissect Davido's cheating scandal, discuss Fireboy's latest music and much more! Cover artist: Fireboy Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:57 - Lady Donli's New Single 6:15 - "Till Thy Kingdom Come" Review 9:53 - Do The "Streets" Really Support Artists? 11:14 - Nigerian Show Promoters Not Breaking Even? 14:02 - Davido's Cheating Scandal 19:36 - Nigerians Come For Libianca 21:08 - Asake Doesn't Engage His Fans? 26:52 - Is Rave & Roses A Classic? 30:28 - Is Fireboy Done? 33:12 - Elon Limiting Twitter Scrolls? Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S3 · E33
Jun 22, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Seyi Vibez vs Asake II: New Albums & Omah Lay's Deluxe [33]
This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy have the definitive answer to the Asake v Seyi Vibez debate as the two street-hop juggernauts drop new albums, plus their takes on Omah Lay’s “Boy Alone” deluxe and more. Cover artists: Asake & Seyi Vibez Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 3:32 - "Boy Alone" Deluxe Album Review 8:24 - Afro-Introspection/ Afro-Depression 12:30 - Asake "A work of Art" Review 20:57 - Does WOA Lack Dynamism? 24:34 - Album Of The Year Conversation 26:06 - Seyi Vibez "Vibez Till Thy Kingdom Come" Review 30:10 - Asake Promoting NO2 32:10 - Is Seyi Vibez A Rapper? 34:23 - Asake v Seyi Vibez Better Album 46:46 - CKAY Sad Romance Deluxe 47:46 - CKAY's Hallelujah Verse Yarns Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S3 · E32
Jun 15, 2023 · 1 hr 36 min
Davido & The New Cats: Burna Boy, Zilla Oaks & Bloody CIV [32]
In this episode of The.Wav NG Podcast, Afropop's most essential duo Djaji Prime & The Bamyy discuss Davido's shady comments towards Burna Boy, Zilla Oaks' departure from Apex Village, Bloody Civilian's new EP "Anger Management", as well as KCEE's "Ojapiano" and much more. Cover artists: Davido, Burna Boy & Bloody Civilian Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro/ Afropop Corner 3:08 - KCEE Ojapiano & JHus x Drake 5:28 - Amaarae/ Seyi Vibez New Albums Review 15:07 - Bloody Civilian Profile/ "Anger Management" Review 21:58 - Bringing Nigerian Diversity to Afropop Music 25:14 - Davido & The "New Cats" 37:36 - Do Nigerians Hate Burna Boy? 43:41 - Did Nonso Amadi Commit Career Suicide? 52:08 - Zilla Oaks v Apex Village 1:05:02 - Is Odumodu Reviving Alte Music? 1:16:45 - Paybac Rushed Off-Stage For MI Abaga 1:26:56 - Hilda's Dog Meat Controversy 1:31:30 - AOT2's "The Year Of Death" Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S3 · E31
Jun 1, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
Elon Musk Boys (&Girls): Renewed Hope & Art As Commodity (31)
Afropop's most dynamic duo, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return for another jam packed edition of the show. In this edition they breakdown new releases from Joeboy, Nonso Amadi & others, examine the "Yahoo" connections on Elon Musk boys, discuss art as a commodity following coronation and inauguration performances from Tiwa Savage & Buju/ BNXN respectively, and much more! Cover artist: JHus & Shallipopi Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:31 - Teni's "No Days Off" 5:27 - J Hus Album Coming? 7:30 - Blaqbonez & Ludacris 11:51 - Joeboy Album 14:37 - Nonso Amadi "When It Blooms" Overview 17:43 - Wande Coal Legend/ No Legend Review 25:00 - Is "Elon Musk Boys" About Yahoo? 30:12 - Utopia Soon? 31:05 - Taylor Swift/ Ice Spice Drama 34:56 - Tina Turner & Abusive Lyrics 39:08 - Should Artists Have A Sensitivity Coach? 48:45 - Seyi Vibez v Asake (Again) 57:49 - Tinubu Inauguration Concert (Renewed Hope) 1:01:15 - Tiwa Savage's Coronation Performance/ Art As a Commodity 1:09:02 - AMVCA Controversy 1:12:17 - The Wav Polls (Tems v Tiwa Savage) Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Produced & Distributed by VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S3 · E30
May 12, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Legend or No Legend: Wande Coal's Album, Met Fits & The Price of Creativity [30]
This is week on Afropop's most essential show, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy dissect Burna Boy & Tems' Met Gala fits, discuss Rema's "secret" show, give praise to Victor Osimhen, preview what to expect from Wande Coal's upcoming album "Legend or No Legend", and much more. Cover artist: Tems Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:42 - Burna Boy & Tems At Met Gala 4:00 - Met's Theme: Analysing Burna's Fit 10:54 - Rema & Asake To Headline O2 Arena 13:46 - Rema's Secret Rave In Lagos 21:27 - YKB's Yusful Music EP 24:47 - Do Young Creatives Get Paid Enough In Nigeria? 28:06 - A Cycle of Business & Creativity 31:03 - Creatives Balance Your Value & Reality 35:28 - Osimhen The New Football GOAT 36:32 - Where Is Travis? 40:47 - Good Afropop Album Arts 44:08 - What To Expect From Wande Coal's "Legend Or No Legend" 45:40 - Wande Coal's New Gen Inspirees 49:18 - Niniola Hints At New Album 50:54 - Does Niniola Have a Defining Album? 56:51 - AI Music, Legality & Creativity 1:00:23 - Ed Sheeran Wins Marvin Gaye Suit 1:01:59 - Why Do Artists Sample Marvin Gaye So Much Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Produced & Distributed by VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S3 · E29
May 5, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
New Hov: Rema's Deluxe, Fave's "Homophobia" & Has Niniola Fallen Off? [29]
It's another jam-packed edition of Afropop's most essential show! This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy discuss new music from Zlatan, Rema's "Rave & Roses" Deluxe, homophobic statements from Fave & Israel DMW, plus Niniola's current trajectory, and more. Cover artist: Rema Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Davido’s “Timeless” Achievements 5:38 - Afropop Corner 7:32 - Asake's Dubai Show 9:18 - "Rave & Roses" Deluxe 10:10 - Is Rema Nigerian Hov? 15:21 - Are "Rave & Roses" & "Timeless" Good Albums? 16:24 - Who Is A Pioneer? 17:38 - London Appreciation 17:55 - Young Jonn's Aquafina 18:46 - Afrobeats Subtitles In French? 20:32 - Does Young Jonn Need More Personality? 23:46 - Young Jonn v Kida Kudz 27:01 - Mr Eazi’s “Choplife Sound System” 29:17 - Eazi's Vydia Buyout Story? 32:57 - Zlatan x Odumodu 37:05 - Has Niniola Fallen Off? 42:27 - Not All Arstists Can Afford Hype 43:11 - Fave's Homophobic Snippet 45:26 - Is April The New December? 49:05 - Israel DMW's Enioluwa Comments 54:41 - 30BG Don’t Do Refunds?! 58:03 - Aki & Paw Paw Mobile Game 1:06:37 - Bamyy's New Show Cover art designed by Shina Ladipo Produced & Distributed by VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S3 · E28
Apr 18, 2023 · 55 min
Afro-HyperPop & Nigerian Music Videos: Odunsi, Seyi Vibez & Gangs Of Lagos [28]
This week on The.Wav NG, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy discuss Easter Weekend shows in Lagos, including Odunsi's first headline show in the city, the emergence of "Hyperpop", "Jersey Club Mix" & other diverse sounds in Nigerian music, Lagos state government's problem with "Gangs of Lagos", music videos from Davido, Seyi Vibez, Adekunle Gold, and much more! Cover artist: Odunsi The Engine Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Episode Trailer 0:30 - Afropop-Corner Round-Up 2:54 - Odunsi's Headline Show In Lagos 4:33 - Nigerian Artists Making Hyperpop? 5:51 - What Is Jersey Club Mix? 7:34 - Odunsi's New Era? 9:49 - Element House & Nigeria's Emerging House Scene 12:48 - Developing Music Hubs Across Nigeria 16:47 - The Problem With Arewa Pop? 18:01 - How Should Cities Support Local Talent 20:08 - Gangs Of Lagos, Quality in New Nollywood 21:18 - Lagos State Government's Response 25:48 - The Problem With Nigerian Music Videos 26:21 - Davido's "Unavailable" Video Is Beautiful! 29:09 - Are New Nigerian Music Videos Phony? 30:03 - Party No Dey Stop Video (Adekunle Gold & Zinoleesky) 32:13 - Kun Faya Kun Video (Seyi Vibez) 38:09 - Stamina Video Review (Tiwa Savage/ Ayra Starr) 42:55 - Zlatan Supports New Artists 46:00 - Adekunle Gold's Effortless Rebrand 46:46 - Rema Is That Guy Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S3 · E27
Apr 6, 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
Timeless GOATs: Davido & Paybac New Albums, Declan Rice & Abuja's Role In Music [27]
In this episode, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy share their opinions on new albums from Davido, Paybac, and Odumodu Blvck's new single "Declan Rice". The.Wav NG duo also discuss Abuja's role in the music industry, speak to Bloody Civilian and much more. Cover artists: Davido, Paybac & Odumodu Blvck Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:50 - Afropop Corner Catch-up 4:52 - Is Declan Rice Good/ Hyped 9:02 - What Makes a Good Song; Hype or Quality? 15:04 - Is Declan Rice a Hip Hop Statement 22:20 - Could Abuja Break The Music Market? 24:32 - Paybac's "West African Goat" 28:46 - Has Paybac Plateaued? 34:29 - Davido's "Timeless" Album 38:56 - Davido speaks on Making "Timeless" 41:14 - Davido's New Artists 45:11 - Lagos v Abuja Rappers 52:51 - Bloody Civilian Speaks On New Release 55:01 - Soweto Remix 1:05:09 - Teni: Year Of The Bounce Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG
S3 · E26
Feb 24, 2023 · 35 min
The Great Halftime Show: Rihanna's Superbowl, Afropop NBA Show, Rema & MORE [26]
This week on The.Wav NG Podcast, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy discuss Rema's new singles "Holiday" & "Reason You", his NBA All Star halftime performance alongside Tems & Burna, Rihanna's Super Bowl performance, Ayra Starr's "Sability" video, Burna Boy's AKA tribute, plus MUCH MORE! Cover Artist: Rema Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Start 0:17 - Afropop Corner 2:48 - Cash & Nigerian Banks 3:53 - Rema Holiday/ Reason You 5:27 - Did Rema Sample Santi 6:10 - Sability Video Gen Z anthem? 8:16 - Ayra Angelique Kidjo and other homages 8:59 - Abracadabra Remix, Is The Hype Dead? 10:11 - Wizkid affected the reception? 10:38 - Burna's AKA Tribute 19:52 - Rihanna's Super Bowl Performance 25:26 - Rihanna's Vogue Cover 29:42 - Afropop Halftime Show Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Produced & Distributed by VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG

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