<p>If you still haven’t heard of Naija trap, believe us: you will. A new generation of ambitious young rappers is trying to put Nigerian trap on the map. But can they succeed in an industry where Afrobeats is still king? And what exactly makes their beats so unique?
Host: Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)
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Jun 10
Focus on Africa: Russia's Wagner Group leaves Mali
Russia says the paramilitary group Wagner has accomplished its mission and has left Mali, although a Russian presence remains in the West African country, through the Africa Corps. So what did the Wagner Group achieve?Why has a separatist movement on the tiny, remote island of An ... Show More
33m 18s
Jul 2021
When fans don't like your best song with Ray BLK, Joeboy, 2baba and Ayra Starr
Joeboy, Ray BLK, 2baba and Ayra Starr discuss their best choruses, the direction Nigerian music is going in, mums crying to their music, and why it’s important to remember: “if I can't remember the lyrics or melody to my own song, how can anybody else?”Mr Eazi protégé Joeboy blen ... Show More
30m 14s
Nov 2020
Afrobeats’ Global Takeover
Over the last several years, American listeners have grown more and more attuned to the sounds of West African pop music—also known as Afrobeats–whether it’s the swaggering Nigerian Afro-fusion of Burna Boy, the playfully genre-bending anthems of Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae, ... Show More
51m 9s
Jun 2020
June 17th - Cardi B Teases New Music, Lil Nas X Reveals Why He Denied Being a Nicki Minaj Fan & Summer Jams
Cardi B aims for a comeback with a new album and Lil Nas X explains why he never admitted he was a Nick Minaj fan. Plus, which single will be crowned song of the summer? This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top music news for Wednesday, June 17th. Learn more about your ad ... Show More
3m 47s
May 2021
May 14th – Nicki Minaj Drops a New Mixtape, Olivia Rodrigo Releases New Single & DJ Khaled Performing at Billboard Music Awards
Nicki Minaj returns to music with the release of her 'Beam Me Up Scotty' mixtape, Olivid Rodrigo releases her new single "Good 4 U" and DJ Khaled will team up with H.E.R. and Migos for a performance at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap ... Show More
5m 4s
Jan 2023
Vector As Africans Rap Is Our Own Stuff Talks About Album Teslim And Many More, Ep90
#Vector #afrobeats #afrobeats2023 Vector " As Africans Rap is our own stuff " Live on Afrobeats Podcast Vector is Live on Afrobeats Podcast New episode with Adesope Live, We brought you the best of the best Afro, African and Afrobeats Artistes, now is time to have a chat with Vec ... Show More
37m 33s
Mar 2023
Afrobeats: A multi-million dollar industry
Arguably the fastest growing music genre in the world, Afrobeats artists are playing to sold out crowds in the most coveted venues across the globe.What started as an umbrella term in London, UK, to encapsulate pop music of African extraction has become a major force in pop cultu ... Show More
18m 22s
May 2021
Why Nicki Minaj is Key in the Music Industry + Collab with Rihanna & Beyoncé ?
What’s up legendaries, it’s Ameenha Lee. In this podcast episode, I discuss the evolution of Nicki Minaj. Known as the “ Queen of Rap,” Nicki Minaj has pushed barriers in multiple industries. This includes fashion, beauty, and beyond. In addition, what can the world expect Nicki ... Show More
5m 8s