JOI#135 - Afrobeat Declining ?

On this episode of the JOI Podcast, we had a deep and honest conversation about the current state of Afrobeat's—is the sound evolving, plateauing, or actually declining? We broke down the global influence of the genre, the role of streaming, and whether the industry is still maintaining its authenticity or losing direction. We also touched on President Tinubu’s campaign moves in the UK, analyzing the political implications, public reactions, and what it means for Nigeria’s image on the global stage. Another hot topic was Asake’s PR visit to Mecca, where we explored the intersection of music, branding, spirituality, and public perception—asking whether moments like this are genuine, strategic, or a mix of both. As always, we didn’t stop there—we covered several other trending topics, giving our unfiltered takes, cultural insights, and real conversations you won’t hear anywhere else..?