FILES feat. Emaxee

On this episode, we’re joined by Emaxee, co-founder of Notesphere. He shares why the platform was created and his plans for a collective of artists expected to release some of the most exciting music later this year.We also cover the big conversations shaping Afrobeats today, from Odumodu’s claim as Nigeria’s top rapper, to Burna Boy’s run with the best albums amongst the Big 3, Adekunle Gold’s impressive rebrand, the state of Ghanaian music, and the question of whether Mavo is truly ready for a European tour.A deep dive into music, culture, and the business powering it.Is Odumodu the best rapper in Nigeria right now?Burna Boy makes the best albums out of the Big 3Adekunle Gold’s rebrand is one of the best transitions in AfrobeatsDavido’s 2025 features have been under the radarTML Vibez’ new branding could unlock international successPeruzzi should’ve gone on a singles run before dropping an albumFireboy DML finds himself again with Pheelz on their collab EPMavin Records needs to sign a street artistIs Mavo really ready to tour Europe?Artists need to build a community before going mainstreamOdumodu’s social media presence keeps him close to his fansGhanaian artists can’t thrive until they fully tap into the local sceneBWDIK is easily top 3 music podcasts in the cultureOdumodu is the new Olamide