Fresh off The Boat Podcast

Send us Fan MailDid Seyi Vibez overreact to an innocent joke or was Blaqbonez deliberately trolling him for attention and social media engagement?Crayon has got people talking following his social media outbursts Is he exposing the dark side of the Afrobeats industry or could his public frustrations be doing more damage to his career than good?Asake has dominated Afrobeats with hit records, sold-out shows and an unmistakable sound. But here's the big question:Does Asake have an album that deserves to be called a CLASSIC?And with his growing number of collaborations, is Asake featuring on too many songs? Could overexposure eventually affect his brand or is he simply making the most of his success?LIKE if you enjoy honest Afrobeats discussions!SUBSCRIBE to Fresh Off The Boat Podcast for weekly Nigerian music news, entertainment, trending stories and unfiltered debates!SHARE this episode with your friends and fellow Afrobeats fans!FRESH OFF THE BOAT PODCAST — WHERE THE CULTURE GETS TALKING!#Blaqbonez #SeyiVibez #Crayon #Asake #Afrobeats #AfrobeatsNews #NigerianMusic #MusicIndustry #AfrobeatsDrama #FreshOffTheBoatPodcast #NigerianEntertainment #MusicPodcast📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/​...Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthe......Banks: https://www.instagram.com/collinsbajayi/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fotbpodcastJOIN THE COMMUNITY:X: https://x.com/FOTBCommunityBUY ME A COFFEE ☕️ buymeacoffee.com/freshofftheboatBUSINESS ENQUIRY: [email protected] Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS

Send us Fan MailCAN AFRICAN FEMALE ARTISTS REALLY SELL OUT LONDON'S O2 ARENA? DAVIDO VS VDM HEATS UP AND OLAMIDE IS MAKING BIG MOVESWelcome back to another explosive episode of FRESH OFF THE BOAT PODCASTThis week, we're diving straight into some of the biggest conversations shaking up the Afrobeats industry, from sold-out concerts and chart battles to celebrity controversies and Nigerian politicsCAN AFRICAN FEMALE ARTISTS SELL OUT THE O2 ARENA?As African male artists continue to headline some of the world's biggest venues, we're asking the uncomfortable question: Can female stars like Tems, Tiwa Savage, Ayra Starr and Tyla command the same ticket-selling power?Is it about fanbase, marketing, industry support or something deeper? We break it ALL downIKEBE 3000 CLIMBS TO NUMBER 2 ON THE UK OFFICIAL AFROBEATS CHARTIkebe 3000 takes the No. 2 spot while Heaven Baby holds the No. 1 position. What does this say about the changing sound of Afrobeats?OLAMIDE ANNOUNCES LONDON O2 ARENA CONCERTWith Olamide announcing his O2 Arena concert, we discuss his legendary influence, loyal fanbase and whether this could become another historic night for Nigerian music.DAVIDO VS VERYDARKMAN (VDM) — POLITICAL CONTROVERSYDavido finds himself at the centre of another heated online conversation involving VeryDarkMan. What sparked the controversy? Is Davido being unfairly criticised or are there legitimate questions that need answering?We're discussing the reactions, the politics and the bigger picture!THIS EPISODE IS PACKED WITH UNFILTERED OPINIONS, HEATED DEBATES AND REAL CONVERSATIONSJOIN THE CONVERSATION:Can African female artists sell out the O2 Arena?Who has the stronger argument in the Davido vs VDM controversy?Will Olamide shut down the O2?What do you think of the latest UK Afrobeats chart?Drop your opinions in the comments! We want to hear from YOULIKE the video  SUBSCRIBE for more news, music debates and entertainment discussions  SHARE with your friends#Afrobeats #Davido #VeryDarkMan #VDM #Olamide #O2Arena #Tems #AyraStarr #TiwaSavage #Tyla #Ikebe3000 #HeavenBaby #NigerianMusic #AfrobeatsNews #FreshOffTheBoatPodcast📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/​...Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthe......Banks: https://www.instagram.com/collinsbajayi/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fotbpodcastJOIN THE COMMUNITY:X: https://x.com/FOTBCommunityBUY ME A COFFEE ☕️ buymeacoffee.com/freshofftheboatBUSINESS ENQUIRY: [email protected] Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS

Send us Fan MailASAKE HAS DONE IT AGAIN! The O2 Arena witnessed another unforgettable night as Asake delivered a spectacular performance. But what makes Asake so successful and why are female Afrobeats artists struggling to sell out venues like London's O2 Arena?On this explosive episode of Fresh Off The Boat Podcast, we break down Asake's dominance, the challenges facing female Afrobeats stars and the exciting new albums from Blaqbonez and Fireboy DML.Is Asake the hottest Afrobeats performer right now? Who dropped the better album?DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/​...Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthe......Banks: https://www.instagram.com/collinsbajayi/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fotbpodcastJOIN THE COMMUNITY:X: https://x.com/FOTBCommunityBUY ME A COFFEE ☕️ buymeacoffee.com/freshofftheboatBUSINESS ENQUIRY: [email protected] Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS#Asake #O2Arena #Afrobeats #Blaqbonez #FireboyDML #NigerianMusic #AfrobeatsPodcast #FreshOffTheBoat

Send us Fan MailAFROBEATS DRAMA IS HEATING UP!FOLA returns with his star-studded album '9', featuring Davido, Ayra Starr, BNXN, Darkoo, Bella Shmurda and Zlatan! But does it live up to the hype?Mavo faces backlash as old tweets resurfaceBlaqbonez and Asake's unexpected bromance gets people talkingDJ Akademiks sparks controversy with his claims about why Burna Boy can't perform at the Super BowlSUBSCRIBE to Fresh Off The Boat and let us know in the comments: #FOLA #BurnaBoy #Mavo #Asake #Blaqbonez #Afrobeats #DJAkademiks📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/​...Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthe......Banks: https://www.instagram.com/collinsbajayi/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fotbpodcastJOIN THE COMMUNITY:X: https://x.com/FOTBCommunityBUY ME A COFFEE ☕️ buymeacoffee.com/freshofftheboatBUSINESS ENQUIRY: [email protected] Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS

Send us Fan MailThis is more than just an interview, it’s a conversation with two men who were there before Afrobeats became a global phenomenon.JJC Skillz and Blackface Naija join Fresh Off The Boat for an unfiltered conversation about the real history of Afrobeats, from London and Lagos to the global stages we see today.JJC takes us back to the days of JJC & 419 Squad, his early relationship with Don Jazzy and D’banj, and what happened before the creation of Mo’Hits. Blackface opens up about Plantashun Boiz, 2Baba, Faze, African Queen, songwriting, recognition and one of the most talked about chapters in Nigerian music history.We also get into Wizkid, Davido & Burna Boy and the Big 3 debate, the pioneers who don't receive enough credit, today's Afrobeats sound, the music business, ownership, London vs Lagos, the influence of the diaspora, and whether this generation of artists has it easier than those who built the foundations.Two pioneers. Two different journeys. One incredible conversation about where Afrobeats came from and where it’s going.JJC Skillz x Blackface Naija — unfiltered.SUBSCRIBE to Fresh Off The Boat and let us know in the comments: #JJCSkillz #BlackfaceNaija #Afrobeats #2Baba #DBanj #DonJazzy #Wizkid #Davido #BurnaBoy #PlantashunBoiz #419Squad #NigerianMusic #FreshOffTheBoatPodcast📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/​...Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthe......Banks: https://www.instagram.com/collinsbajayi/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fotbpodcastJOIN THE COMMUNITY:X: https://x.com/FOTBCommunityBUY ME A COFFEE ☕️ buymeacoffee.com/freshofftheboatBUSINESS ENQUIRY: [email protected] Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS

Send us Fan MailDavido and Erigga are at the centre of a heated exchange after Erigga’s shade post sparks a fiery response. We break down what happened and whether this is turning into a full blown beef.Plus, Konga goes off on Don Jazzy, Wande Coal and Afrobeats’ Big 3 — Wizkid, Davido & Burna Boy. Konga is a veteran Nigerian singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer known for pioneering street music in the early 2000s. He is known for blending Afrobeat with indigenous sounds and famously incorporates Eno an ancient, coded language historically used by women in parts of Kwara and Badagry into his musicDrop your thoughts below and subscribe for more Afrobeats news, debates and entertainment.#Davido #Erigga #DonJazzy #WandeCoal #Wizkid #BurnaBoy #Afrobeats #NigerianMusic📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/​...Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthe......Banks: https://www.instagram.com/collinsbajayi/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fotbpodcastJOIN THE COMMUNITY:X: https://x.com/FOTBCommunityBUY ME A COFFEE ☕️ buymeacoffee.com/freshofftheboatBUSINESS ENQUIRY: [email protected] Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS

Send us Fan MailPoco Lee’s UK arrest takes another turn as details of the alleged charges emerge. Burna Boy delivers a huge performance at Podium Zwart, while Wizkid reacts to the explosive ODUMODUBLVCK vs Blaqbonez fight. We break down the biggest stories shaking Afrobeats right now.Subscribe for more Afrobeats news, Nigerian music, celebrity drama, entertainment news and unfiltered podcast discussions.📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/​...Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthe......Banks: https://www.instagram.com/collinsbajayi/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fotbpodcastJOIN THE COMMUNITY:X: https://x.com/FOTBCommunityBUY ME A COFFEE ☕️ buymeacoffee.com/freshofftheboatBUSINESS ENQUIRY: [email protected] Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS

Send us Fan MailDavido and Wande Coal are going at it. What started as a dispute over a song has reportedly turned personal with both Afrobeats stars trading jabs online. We break down the Davido vs Wande Coal beef and ask how things got this far.We also get into the latest chapter of the Odumodublvck vs Blaqbonez feud including reports that a woman may be at the centre of the fallout between the former friends. What REALLY happened between them?Plus, we discuss reports surrounding Poco Lee and an alleged arrest in London On this episode:Davido vs Wande CoalOdumodublvck vs BlaqbonezThe woman at the centre of the feudPoco Lee London arrest reportsAfrobeats news & Nigerian entertainment dramaWho do you think is in the wrong? Drop your thoughts below. Subscribe for more Afrobeats news, Nigerian music, celebrity drama, entertainment news and unfiltered podcast discussions.📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/​...Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthe......Banks: https://www.instagram.com/collinsbajayi/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fotbpodcastJOIN THE COMMUNITY:X: https://x.com/FOTBCommunityBUY ME A COFFEE ☕️ buymeacoffee.com/freshofftheboatBUSINESS ENQUIRY: [email protected] Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS

Send us Fan MailStonebwoy BREAKS SILENCE on Shatta Wale Beef, P-Square Drama, Ghana Music’s Struggles & AfrobeatsShatta Wale is a Ghanaian reggae and Afro dancehall artist, songwriter and entertainer. Originally performing under the name Bandana, he reinvented himself as Shatta Wale and became one of Ghana’s most influential and controversial music stars. Known for hits including “Dancehall King” and “My Level,” he gained further international recognition through his collaboration with Beyoncé on “Already.” Beyond his music, Shatta Wale is known for his outspoken personality, passionate fanbase and major influence on Ghana’s dancehall scene.📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/​...Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthe......Banks: https://www.instagram.com/collinsbajayi/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fotbpodcastJOIN THE COMMUNITY:X: https://x.com/FOTBCommunityBUY ME A COFFEE ☕️ buymeacoffee.com/freshofftheboatBUSINESS ENQUIRY: [email protected] Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS

Send us Fan MailTyla is facing growing backlash online after calls for Nigerians to boycott her upcoming show in Nigeria, with many fans citing South Africa's history of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians. Is the criticism justified, or is the outrage misplaced?We also discuss bestselling author Tomi Adeyemi and her surprising statement distancing herself from the highly anticipated Children of Blood and Bone film adaptation. Adeyemi alleges there was significant behind-the-scenes antagonism during production, raising questions about one of the biggest African fantasy films ever made.In this episode, we break down: Why some Nigerians are calling for a Tyla concert boycott  The ongoing Nigeria vs South Africa debate  Xenophobia and its impact on African entertainment  Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone controversy  What this means for African creatives in Hollywood Join the conversation: Should Nigerians boycott Tyla's show?  Do you agree with Tomi Adeyemi's decision to distance herself from the film?  Will this controversy affect Children of Blood and Bone when it is released? If you enjoy honest discussions on Afrobeats, African entertainment, pop culture, music news and trending stories, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.📱 FOLLOW US ON:Instagram: Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/​...Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthe......Banks: https://www.instagram.com/collinsbajayi/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fotbpodcastJOIN THE COMMUNITY:X: https://x.com/FOTBCommunityBUY ME A COFFEE ☕️ buymeacoffee.com/freshofftheboatBUSINESS ENQUIRY: [email protected] Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS