Songwriting in Afrobeats: What Makes a Good 'Pen Game'

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, give their insights on the Wizkid, North American tour cancellations and their take on this week’s New Music Friday songs. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction06:20 - 2025 BET Awards: Ayra Starr, Tems, Burna Boy, Rema, others bag nominations07:25 - Wizkid cancels multiple North America dates on 'Morayo' Tour19:00  - New SongsKai by Olamide and WizkidSweet Love by BurnaGinger Me by NiniolaSpace by Elestee, Ajebo HustlersCutesy by BNXNBliss by TylaRound Of Applause by FalzLove Me Now by Mr EaziD.I.L.Y by Skales and 3danAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK https://music.apple.com/ng/playlist/afrobeats-weekly/pl.u-ZmbllN1c5oReExSPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINKhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/7AqankpaKQODcyBD1OlK8f?si=UEXCpVEtRCinVl5Kp0fYug&pi=e-C39FtBhyRWyr&nd=1&dlsi=0e78d5e0c64342f139:40 - The Charts41:30 - Sign out

On this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Ayra Starr ft Wizkid’s Gimme Dat, Tiwa Savage’s You4Me, Shallipopi and Burna Boy’s Laho II and more New Music Friday songs. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction09:51 - Burna Boy says his version of 'Laho' is the original11:00 - ODUMODUBLVCK school tour14:29 - New SongsGimme Dat by Ayra Starr ft WizkidLaho II by Shallipopi ft Burna BoyDo Me by RuntownYou4Me by Tiwa SavageLost by Fola ft Kizz DanielStory by Fireboy ft Take A Day Trip36:44 - The charts39:41 - Eliminate46:27 - Sign out

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Davido’s fifth album 5ive. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped.

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review New Music Friday drops, Nobody Like Zaza album by L.A.X  album and more. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction01:52 - Catch-up12:28 - Davido on Breakfast Club13:55 - New Album            Nobody Like Zaza by LAX            Forever Gettin It by Lil Kesh24:46 - New SongsBout U by RemaMwah by Lojay and OdealPolice by Kizz Daniel, Johnny Drille, Angela KidjoAngelina by Johnny Drile and FireboyMukutu by Reekado BanksAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERESPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE 34:51 - The Charts36:35 - Eliminate 40:57 - Sign out

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, review Ruger’s new album ‘BlownBoy Ru’ and Joeboy’s ‘Viva Lavida’ album and more. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction 01:48 - Catch up07:10 - Davido signs new artist10:35 - Blownboy Ru by Ruger17:45 - Viva Lavida by Joeboy22:30 - Timbo Progression by Timbaland27:50 -  New Songs4 Kampe II by Joe Dwet File ft Burna BoyBodycon by CrayonRamadam Kareem by Toliban, Odumodu, BojBelieve by Noon DaveIhe I kwuru Nnem by MzealEveryday by 9t9APPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERESPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE 40:15 - The Charts40:56 - Eliminate46:45 - Sign out

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss what makes a good pen game in Afrobeats. They also discuss news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped.

The Fido Controversy: Do Artists Owe Labels More Respect, or Are Labels Just Greedy?. They also discuss Kunmie’s new EP ‘Before We Became Strangers’ and the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction03:14 - Catch up07:20 - Rising Nigerian music star Kunmie makes history on Spotify's global viral chart08:45 - King Charles III Curates His Playlist for Commonwealth Celebration Featuring Davido13:05 - The Fido Controversy: Do Artists Owe Labels More Respect, or Are Labels Just Greedy?22:25 - Before We Became Strangers EP by Kunmie22:45 - New SongsHigh by LloyisoTaxi Driver by Joe BoyBere Mi(Reimagined) by Id Cabasa, Zlata, T.I BlazeDND by NikosAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINKhttps://music.apple.com/ng/playlist/afrobeats-weekly/pl.u-ZmbllN1c5oReExSPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7AqankpaKQODcyBD1OlK8f?si=UEXCpVEtRCinVl5Kp0fYug&pi=e-C39FtBhyRWyr&nd=1&dlsi=0e78d5e0c64342f131:36 - The Charts 33:19 - Eliminate39:29 - Sign out

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Magixx's debut album, ‘I Dream In Color’, Wande Coal and Kel-P’s Best Of Both Worlds. They also discuss the news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:15 - Catch up07:10 - Davido shares new release date for his upcoming album '5ive'08:40 - 'I Dream In Color' by Magixx14:55 - 'Best Of Both Worlds' by Kel P, Wande Coal19:40 - New SongsW for Wetego by Blaqbonez, Young Jonn, PhynoCommitment by Craid David, Tiwa SavageOnly Fans by Young JonnAnother One SkalesFridayy ft TeniFridayy ft Llonna.APPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERESPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE31:50 - The Charts and Elimination46:27 - Sign out

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss Seyi Vibez surprise drop ‘Children Of Africa’ EP ‘’. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 -  Introduction02:30 - Catch up05:00 - Tems Becomes First African Female Artist to Hit 1 Billion Spotify StreamsTyla Becomes First African Solo Artist to Hit 1 Billion Spotify Streams With ‘Water’08:30 -  Children Of Africa By Seyi Vibez ReviewThe Gift EP by Sute Iwar16:53 - New SongsUpdate By Burna boyLaho by ShallipopiSomebody Like You by LojayLockdown by L.A.XFalling by Jeffrey BensonAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERESPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE 31:06 - The Charts42:11 - Sign out

In this week’s episode of Afrobeats Weekly, Tunde and his co-host, Showontstop, discuss the 17th Headies Awards Nominations. They also touch on news making the rounds in Afrobeats this week and all the major songs that dropped this week.OUTLINE00:00 - Introduction02:41 - Catch up04:59 - Full nominations list for the 17th Headies Awards31:33 - New MusicAll The Love by Ayra StarrWhy Love by AsakeJay Jay by RugerObimo by Adekunle GoldOdeshi by Timaya, Flavor and Yund AlphaLiar Liar by ElesteePush To Start remix by Tyla and Sean PaulAPPLE MUSIC PLAYLIST LINK HERESPOTIFY PLAYLIST LINK HERE50:15 - The Charts51:30 - Sign out