But What Do I Know

On this episode, we dive into some of the biggest conversations in Afrobeats right now.We discuss the tension between DJ Tunez and Davido online, reactions to Asake’s M$NEY, and why Omah Lay still might have the best album released this year. We also get into Wizkid’s catalog, Zinoleesky leaving Marlian Music, BNXN & Sarz’s standout collaboration, and broader conversations around labels, fan culture, and artist runs.A packed episode with plenty of strong takes, tap in!DJ Tunez and Davido throwing subs at each other got people talkingAsake’s M$NEY didn’t live up to the hypeOmah Lay still has the best album released this yearMade In Lagos might be Wizkid’s best album, but Superstar is his most iconicZinoleesky leaving Marlian Music feels long overdueNigerians weren’t feeling Fat Joe’s comments about Buju BNXNBACK OUTSIDE by BNXN and Sarz is one of the best songs of 2026Olamide is quietly on another crazy feature runBesides Davido, DMW just doesn’t hit like it used toAre we even getting the Headies this year?Qing Madi is having troubles with her old labelGoodGirl LA and her label part waysDremo was never really that big in Nigerian musicIce Prince’s new album is solid, but there are definitely skipsNot every fanbase needs a nameAngélique Kidjo’s new album shows how to make African music globalDavido’s Top 10 songs

On this episode, we dive into some of the biggest conversations in the culture right now.We talk Burna Boy’s recent situation with DJ Tunez, Omah Lay’s Clarity of Mind, and Blaqbonez’s creative rollout approach. We also get into Rema’s evolving sound, Ayra Starr’s direction, and why some artists might be losing audience attention.Along the way, we break down standout performances, recent collaborations, and broader conversations around where Afrobeats is heading today.TAP IN! Burna Boy allegedly attacked DJ Tunez, what really happened?Is Clarity of Mind already the best album in Omah Lay’s catalog?Zaylevelten might not even qualify for Rookie of the Year at the HeadiesBurna Boy already has two certified classic albumsBlaqbonez turning diss vocals into a beat challenge is next levelRema’s new sound seems to be getting trippy, almost Juice WRLD-esqueAyra Starr’s “lamba” side might be better than her R&B bagWande Coal’s Dearly is one of the best songs of 2026 so farDeto Black stood out on Spinall’s new track with MavoOlamide sounded like 2015 Olamide on Adekunle Gold’s new trackAyra Starr’s new direction won’t stop her from dropping hitsQing Madi shows real versatility on her new track with ZinoleeskyBoy Spyce still seems stuck between sounds and identityFido’s new drop isn’t bad, people just don’t care anymoreElestee might have been dropped by Mavin, what happned there?Fally Ipupa and Wizkid should’ve dropped a collab years agoTaves, Azanti and Tay Iwar on one track would be a problemElestee’s music still needs to level upYemi Alade and Spyro’s collab felt corny and underwhelmingThe Machine Is Coming might actually be better than Industry MachineWomen in Afrobeats still struggle with strong stage namesYou can still miss great songs in today’s oversaturated market

On this episode, we’re joined once again by Dark Phoenix, making her the first returning guest on the podcast. As a music video producer, she brings a unique perspective on both the creative and business side of the industry.We dive into some of the biggest conversations right now — Tems vs Tyla, Asake’s upcoming run, Omah Lay’s Clarity of Mind, and the ongoing situation between Mr Eazi’s company and Bad Bunny. We also touch on emerging sounds, artist positioning, and how culture is shaping the direction of music.Is Tems a bigger artist than Tyla right now?Tyla is more likely to win over any African artist in a major U.S. awardAsake might drop the best Afrobeats album in 2026Boy Alone was better than Love, DaminiIs 2Baba the greatest songwriter in Nigerian music?P-Square vs 2BabaIce Prince is an icon, but not a legendOmah Lay’s Clarity of Mind is solid, but not “best in 20 years” levelIs Clarity of Mind just Omah Lay easing out of Keyqaad?WELCOME 2 THE VILLE might be better than YP & Azanti 2Boy Spyce tried a conscious lane, but it didn’t feel authenticMr Eazi’s emPawa vs Bad BunnyWizkid remains the most awarded African artist at the MOBOsThe Homecoming lineup felt too niche, not for everyoneIs it fair that people say Fola and Shoday make “lash tech” music?Shoday is getting bigger bags than Fola right nowShoday isn’t touching Kizz Daniel’s level yet

On this episode, we dive into some of the biggest conversations in the culture right now.Was Mo’Cheddah ever bigger than Wizkid? We also talk Blaqbonez finally landing a hit again with Hustle Kpa, Asake’s rollout and recent interview, and whether his back-and-forth with Odumodu affected how his album was received.We get into Qing Madi’s rise, Champz showing growth on his new EP, Crayon’s recent moves, and new music from Wizard Chan and Joeboy plus our picks for the top Nigerian female artists ever.Tap in, this one’s packed.Was Mo’Cheddah ever bigger than Wizkid?Blaqbonez finally has a hit with Hustle KpaAsake’s rollout ahead of his next album has been flawlessDid the Blaqbonez vs Odumodu beef distract from his album?Qing Madi’s talent puts her among Nigeria’s best right nowCrayon calling out Mavin without context raised eyebrowsChampz is evolving quickly on his second EP, Young PoetAsake’s interview with Korty felt very intentional for his brandCrayon’s BAAMI felt corny and missed the markWizard Chan and Joeboy sound like a perfect match on their new projectRvssian, Rauw Alejandro & Wizkid’s Pongo is forgettableTop 5 Nigerian female artists right now

On this episode, we break down some of the biggest conversations in Afrobeats right now.Is Asake already the king of the streaming era? Could Tems realistically win Best R&B at the Grammys? Is Ayra Starr making a real push into the U.S. market, and was Shallipopi’s last album mid?We also get into Blaqbonez’s new direction, Omah Lay’s upcoming Clarity of Mind and many more. Tap in!Asake might be the king of the streaming eraTems could realistically win Best R&B at the GrammysAyra Starr looks ready to break deeper into the U.S. market with Where Do We GoShallipopi’s last album came and went with no real hits from itShould Shallipopi, Famous Pluto and Zerry DL just drop a joint album already?Blaqbonez tapping into the new-gen sound: Hustle Kpa might be a hitOmah Lay’s Clarity of Mind might be a concise, no-filler projectDope Caesar vs Skyla Tylaa - who’s the bigger DJ right now?Does Fola really sound monotonous, or is that exaggerated?The Best African Music Performance category could open the door for more Nigerian Grammy winsTuffking might be the breakout artist of the year so farMr P probably can’t deliver a no-skip albumTop 5 predictions

On this episode, we dive into the biggest conversations in the culture right now.We talk Billboard labeling Rema a one-hit wonder, the lingering tension between MI and Modenine, BNXN parting ways with his management, and whether Odumodu really out-rapped Modenine on If You Like Gym.We also get into Ayra Starr’s possible new direction, Mavo gearing up for another run, Tems and Burna Boy continuing to dominate the charts, and why some artists might need a hit sooner rather than later.Billboard calling Rema a one-hit wonder is wildMI vs Modenine might never happen, but the tension feels realModenine still claims he’s the best lyricist in Nigerian rap historyMI has been catching a lot of stray shots lately, does he need to respond?Did Odumodu really out-rap Modenine on If You Like Gym?BNXN leaving his management could signal a major shiftMavo is sliding back to his pre-Escaladizzy sound for another runAyra Starr might be moving into a new sonic directionTems and Burna Boy still lead Nigerian artists on the Hot 100Qing Madi keeps dropping quality but still needs that big Nigerian hitOdumodu’s melodies are starting to feel predictableDoes Ayo Maff need a hit right now to stay relevant?DJ Tunez might be the biggest Nigerian DJ at the momentTaves still hasn’t landed a proper hitSIRAHEEM is yet to drop anything truly solid

First episode since last December and we had to come back heavy.We get into the Headies Rookie of the Year debate, whether Asake and Wizkid’s REAL EP changes anything, Omah Lay gearing up for Clarity of Mind, CKay’s repetitive sound, Phyno’s all-time rap status, Seun Kuti Vs Wizkid and the Man2Man challenge heating up.It’s a packed return episode. Let’s get into it.Can Zaylevelten beat Famous Pluto for Rookie of the Year at the Headies?Does the REAL EP change anything about Asake's plans to drop M$NEY Album?Omah Lay looks ready to drop Clarity of MindIs Phyno a top 5 Nigerian rapper of all time?Seun Kuti going at Wizkid for days felt unnecessaryCan Dave and Tems' Raindance really win a Grammy next year?CKay keeps going back to the same hit formulaMr Eazi’s comeback feels closer than everYcee’s “Man2Man” challenge Vs PhenomQuincy 042 had one of the strongest Man2Man challenge entriesReekado Banks hasn’t had a hit in a while, but he’s still dropping qualityJeriq still doesn’t have that standout solo recordWizkid & Asake's Jogodo was an instant hit

We still don’t believe the Wizkid–Asake joint project is actually droppingWizkid taking shots at Davido’s camp was in bad tasteMavo is the hottest young Nigerian artist since Wizkid2:02PM in London should win Rap Song of the Year beef asideNigeria’s music scene is quietly shifting from albums to playlistsKhaid’s brand identity feels all over the placeKizz Daniel’s recent music has started sounding too safeTML Vibez dropped three solid projects in 2025Shallipopi’s 22-track album was way too longLojay’s album deserved far more recognition than it gotMoney Constant is a bigger song than EscaladizzyQing Madi can’t execute the kind of records Teni pulls offA WGFT remix is coming, and it could take the song to another levelIt’s wild we still don’t have a Burna Boy and Skepta record

On this episode, we’re joined by Dark Phoenix, the music video producer behind massive visuals like Phyno & Burna Boy’s Do I?, Chike & Mohbad’s Egwu, Wizard Chan’s Fountain, and a long list of Yemi Alade's videos.We break down everything happening in the scene right now:Burna Boy makes great music but continues to disrespect his fansBurna Boy cancels two shows amid media backlashOlamide’s sold-out OVO Wembley Arena show was massiveCould Wizkid’s son Champz be the next breakout? He sounds better than Wizkid did at 14Should artists be collaborating with AI? Fave’s AI version of Intentions upset fansMavo is blowing up fast but is the hype sustainable?Omah Lay’s comeback single was worth the waitTems’ surprise EP might be the weakest in her discographyWizkid & OdumoduBlvck dropped Easy With Me at the wrong timeWizkid has relied too heavily on features this yearGunna’s recent Afrobeats features have been underwhelmingDid Victony’s Very Stubborn live up to expectations?Nigerian music today has more lamba than depthYoung Jonn’s Blue Disco has bangers, but the album is too longFido doesn’t have that superstar aura yetFlavour isn’t making music for young Nigerians anymoreNigerian male artists who are vocally stronger than the womenMAVO’s verse on Body is actually really goodNIKOS LIVING’s latest song isn’t great, but there’s room for improvementShould Champz be doing more to promote the EP?

A-Q is ready to go at Jesse JagzHas Davido’s 5IVE tour been a wake-up call for Nigerian artists?Mavo currently has the two biggest songs in NigeriaWith You is the biggest song in Nigeria this yearAsake shutting down the Red Bull Symphony Orchestra was massiveMoliiy’s Shake It to the Max is the biggest Grammy snubSeyi Vibez doesn't need French Montana on the Pressure remixBadshah & Davido’s Wallah Wallah was underwhelmingQing Madi is one of the best singers in Nigeria right nowFalz might be struggling to land a hitWizkid’s son, Champz, dropped snippets that sound really goodL.A.X dropped one of the best albums this year but has already moved on too quicklyPhyno is leaning more into gospel-leaning musicMr Eazi’s new EP sounds good but won’t get tractionPalmwine Music 2 is still the best in the seriesSDC's Afrika Magik isn’t great, but it’s good enough, they’ve dropped better though.Cosamote's Files '26 finally dropped, and it was worth the wait

Yung Miami says Tyla’s Chanel ripped off her unreleased song she played for herTyla is having an incredible 2025 runDavido doing a Nigerian tour is a big win for the cultureMAVO’s verse on CKay’s Body might be weak, but the song will still popBlaqbonez’s No Excuses is easily a top 5 album this yearThere’s too much music dropping to truly appreciate the good ones, in another era, they’d probably be classicsBuju isn’t great at concerts, he performs better in intimate live sessionsAsake’s NPR Tiny Desk was good, but we’ve seen better performances from others in the cultureFIDO’s issues with his marketing team slowed down his riseBOJ should be way bigger than he currently isYoung Jonn’s Cash Flow didn’t live up to its potentialYoung Jonn needs to switch it up, his recent songs all sound alikeJoeboy nails his rollouts, but the songs don’t stickZERRY DL’s drops this year haven’t impressedZERRY DL won’t make it to Next RatedShallipopi’s HIM didn’t live up to the hypeZlatan’s not an album artist and that’s okayGospel artists shouldn't collaborate with secular artistsSouth Gidi is a fire release and Abangani stands out as the best of the threeFive songs that’ll dominate December 2025

On the latest But What Do I Know episode, Jojo is back and the hosts discuss a range of topics from Jojo's apparent 'beef' with Adekunle Gold to the albums that dropped. Catch it all hereOdumodu takes more shots at Blaqbonez, will there be a response?Did TML Vibez really betray Seyi Vibez?Davido might have a new hit on the way for DecemberIs the Oblee remix with Wizkid coming too late?Afrobeats Grammy submissions show we’re getting bolderDoes Afrobeats need a reset or are we just oversaturated with music?Ladipoe might be chasing a hit right nowTekno’s still chasing another hit but nothing is sticking.Adekunle Gold’s FUJI was good, just not Fuji enough9ice’s music might be too Yoruba-centric for casual listenersAyra Starr should be working with more rappersZaylevelten nailed it with the slangs and production on then 1t g0t crazyNigerians might’ve moved on from Zinoleesky, but his fanbase still ridesDavido’s Holy Water isn’t a hitFamous Pluto’s Hot Hot sounds reheatedLOJAY’s XOXO didn’t disappoint, but it didn’t wow eitherBlaqbonez deserves credit for staying relevant this longINDUSTRY MACHINE starts strong but drags long enough to lose the listener

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

On the latest episode, we're joined by a special guest, Ella who is an event planner/styler but also a "music girlie", Here's a range of topics we debated on. A-Q and MI beef could turn into a rap civil warAsake’s MONEY might be a surprise dropTiwa Savage is no longer top 3 among Afrobeats womenFOLA is leading the race for Next RatedDJ Tunez, FOLA & Wizkid’s One Condition is one of the best songs this yearBlaqbonez came weak on the Hennessy Amapiano CypherTay Iwar made Wizkid’s True Love what it isDifference Size is easily top 5 on Love, DaminiNobody is checking for new 9ice music todayMavo is getting a lot of attention right nowKELEBU would’ve been the worst track on HEISYoung Jonn’s Cash Flow sounds like every other Young Jonn songElestee can rap, but she needs better hooksSkales works better as a singles artist than an album artistRising artists with motion will always get noticed by the big namesTop 5 underrated projects of 2025

We have Jojo back on the latest episode of But What Do I Know and we discuss a host of hot topics in Afrobeats. Listen and share #BWDIKOmah Lay accuses Rema of stealing from himDid fans spark the Burna Boy–Wizkid fallout?Odumodu shows he can really rapIs Magixx struggling to deliver a hit?Seyi Vibez at TBS was a big moment but his performance was underwhelmingBlaqbonez deserves more credit for his versatilityTAVES and the challenge of dropping a hit in NigeriaBillboard overlooked major Afrobeats classicsMost anticipated Afrobeats albumsMade Kuti says Femi Kuti’s 24 shows in a month deserved more spotlight

MI Abaga and A-Q beef might be brewingKaestyle calls out Donawon as Omah Lay parts ways with himAyra Starr’s Hot Body is an instant summer hitDynamite might be the weakest track from Wizkid’s feature runBuju BNXN has more hits than Seyi Vibez but Seyi’s fanbase is biggerRema’s Is It a Crime fell short of commercial expectationsNigerian artists shine bright on Gunna’s new albumWave$tar should’ve been on Escaladizzy IIAmaarae’s Black Star surprisingly carries little Ghanaian influenceNigerian artists have stopped touring locally, bring it backFola is on track to win Next RatedShould D’banj finally hang up the mic?

Tyla says “We Wanna Party” came from South AfricaIs Tyla biting Ayra Starr’s style too much?Should MI really be releasing music only to paying fans?Shallipopi’s Laho didn’t need all these remixesCan Laho really win a Grammy?DJ Tunez shouldn't have thrown Fola on an Amapiano beat with WizkidBurna Boy, Wizkid & Tems might be the first Afrobeats artists to get Hollywood Walk of Fame starsMorayo vs 5IVE vs Olamide vs NSOW: who dropped the best project?Burna's No Sign of Weakness falls short of the hypeRuntown is dropping another EP… after ghosting the last oneTop 5 albums of the year so far

Odumodu and Blaqbonez beef just got realerTems’ Leading Vibe Initiative is quietly building her legend statusBurna Boy never misses when it comes to movie soundtracksJ Hus, Asake & Gold deserve the same respect as Burna Boy & Dave’s LocationDoes BNXN really sound monotonous or are people just reaching?Wizkid needs to do more orchestral shows like his Hollywood Bowl setShallipopi, Zerry DL & Famous Pluto should just drop a joint tape alreadyA-Q ends the God’s Engineering trilogy in full chaos modeLasmid & TML Vibez dropped one of the best albums this yearMr Eazi taps back into his old sound on AttentionBurna Boy was clearly teting the waters ahead of his album dropIs it time for a FAVE album?Is Carpe Diem Olamide’s best work to date?Runtown dropped an EP… then disappeared without a wordAyo Maff’s debut album received bad reviewsTerry G might be plotting a comeback

- Why is BET still handing African artists awards backstage?- Nigerian artists get mad when songwriters claim credit for songs that they indeed wrote, but why?- Songwriting gets a lot of disrespect from Nigerian music fans- Nigerian producers might actually be better than their American counterparts- Odumodu is on a ridiculous feature run right now- Runtown let fans down again, still no album- Uncle K might be the best EP out in recent times- Ice Prince sounds reborn on the new STARTERS EP with Chopstix- The KAZEZ have worked with a lot of artists in the industry- What P-Square’s split meant for The KAZEZ- Qing Madi’s new sound might be veering into ‘sad girl’ territory- Zerry DL keeps recycling the same sound on every track- Falz album was underwhelming - Maleek Berry’s debut album sounds nine years too late

We’re joined by Cindy Ihua, the powerhouse behind Psycho YP’s moves. She chops it up with us about the leaked Rema and YP track, an unreleased Rick Ross collab, managing Azanti, directing music videos, and how YP kicked off his music journey.From law to music, Cindy wears many hats and she breaks it all down on this episode. You definitely want to tap in.With You Probably Should Have Been the Lead Single for 5IVEThe Psycho YP and Rema Leak Almost Caused TensionsWhy Don’t Nigerian Rappers Get Love from Mainstream Afrobeats Artists?Spotify Played a Big Role in Skales' ComebackNigerian Listeners Have Moved On from Crayon’s SoundObsession with Numbers Is Ruining How We Enjoy AfrobeatsSIRAHEEM Is Too Arrogant Without the Music to Back It UpTiwa Savage’s You4Me Is Blowing Up on SocialsCindy Ihua Answers Rapid-Fire Questions and Picks Her Big 3 Across Afrobeats Categories

Zinoleesky’s Gen Z album might just be Top 3 this yearIs Seyi Vibez officially the hottest artist in Nigeria right now?Wizkid’s nonchalance with promotion is dimming his star powerIs Wizkid co-signing rising stars to stay in the conversation?Burna Boy’s ‘Tatata’ might be his next major hitBurna Boy moves like he doesn’t rate his Nigerian fansTekno was once in the Big 3 talks before Burna Boy took overFamous Pluto heading to Europe — too soon, or a smart move?Nigerians seem to have quietly moved on from FIDONigerian Hip-Hop desperately needs more strategic collabsIce Prince reconnects with Chopstix; STARTERS EP loading

Davido has the hottest song in Nigeria right nowOdumodu and his camp still taking shots at Blaqbonez, is he going to respond?Rema positions himself as part of the Big 4 at MSGWhy isn't Tiwa Savage’s new release getting the buzz it deserves?Tiwa’s current industry status might be holding her music backKizz Daniel is quietly on a feature runZinoleesky’s debut album was better than expectedSkales’ Shake Body is blowing up againPrettyboy DO has dropped three solid albums in his discographyThe Headies Awards was an underwhelming show this yearNiniola’s Ginger Me mighthave good intentions but could also be sending the wrong messageIs Elestee’s branding making it harder for people to discover her musicNigerian music still struggles to embrace R&B and ReggaeEasyscope is the artist to watch

Fireboy never misses on a featureRema and Tems still don’t have a classic albumBurna Boy also needed the Laho remixOdumodu still taking shots at BlaqbonezFola might be the hottest street artist in Nigeria right nowDavido’s 5IVE is good, but weak lyricallyFireboy isn’t on the same level as Asake, Tems, and Rema right nowIf BNXN drops, it could be a top 3 album this yearBurna on the Laho remix didn’t sound freshDoes Amaarae have the biggest Ghanaian song ever?Wizkid’s Tribeca documentary is long overdue

Trap Rema might need to retireKizz Daniel has more hits than Tiwa Savage and Burna BoyMayorkun’s new track doesn't sound goodRema’s Bout U might be Song of the YearBoy Spyce’s music feels watered downAdekunle Gold doesn’t have more hits than Tiwa SavageIce Prince had one of the best runs in Naija hip-hopJoeboy’s Viva Lavida is sounding flatLaho might be Shallipopi’s best song yetNo real buzz yet around Burna Boy's No Sign of WeaknessMI2 vs Talk About It, which is the better album?Mohits vs Kennis, who had the bigger run?Where does Mavin rank compared to Mohits?BlownBoy Ru is good, but not his best workThe Machine Is Coming rollout is really great Skales’ Shake Body is quietly making a comebackSanti’s Subaru Stream is an underrated way to rollout music

Is Khaid just a low-budget Rema?Who’s really the Prince of the Streets?Is Odumodu the true Voice of the Streets?Blaqbonez vs. Odumodu, who fires the first shot?Did Asake really take shots at Fally Ipupa?New Wizkid snippet should stay in the vaultDavido’s Be There Still falls short lyricallyTems makes history as the first to sell out The Dome in JohannesburgRuger’s upcoming album has the streets waitingIf MI drops, it could be the best album of the yearQing Madi is bigger than Fave?Odumodu’s Nigerian campus tour is one to watchWIZARD CHAN and Odumodu need to drop more collabsKcee’s ABEG should have stayed in the studio

Shallipopi, Zerry DL & Famous Pluto—Different names, Same soundAmapiano is overstaying its welcome in AfrobeatsDavido’s 5IVE snippets aren’t convincing yetBurna’s UPDATE isn’t making waves as he normally wouldKunmie's EP might be the best project this year so farWhere is Crayon? Wande Coal x Kel P EP was unnecessaryIs M.I Abaga a Legend? Fido calling out Cidar Africa —Justified or unprofessional?Top 5 artists most likely to drop the best albums in 2025Wizkid’s Kese video should have been more ghetto than artsyA Styl-Plus comeback album wouldn’t move the needle today

Is Seyi Vibez the Biggest Artist in Nigeria Right Now? Can Davido Deliver a Classic with 5IVE? Burna Boy’s New Drop, Hit or Miss? What If Burna & Davido Drop on the Same Day? Will Burna & Davido Take Shots at Each Other? Is Ruger the Most Underrated in His Set? Do Artists Need to Brand Their Fanbase? Did the Headies Mess Up the Nominations Again? P.Priime & Buju BNXN Snubbed at the Headies Ayra Starr Stole the Show at the MOBOs! Tems' Aston Martin Performance Was Next Level

Is Naira Marley really cancelled? (Ayra Starr’s dance says otherwise) Is Is It A Crime the best song of the year so far? Odumodu vs. Blaqbonez: Who wins a rap battle? Can Odumodu actually rap? Will Shallipopi ever dropLaho? Is Asake too focused on the US now? Did Pity This Boydeserve a better verse from Victony? Davido’s 5IVE album is coming, what should we expect? Adekunle Gold vs. Music Influencers, what’s the beef? Qing Madi’s album—fire or mid? Joeboy’s album—hit or miss? Is Piece of My Heart the best song onMorayo?

- Did we have better music in 2024 compared to 2023? - Shallipopi didn't have a good year - Rema has more hits than D'banj - Victony's album is great but it wasn't as big as expected. - Ayra's The Year I Turned 21 doesn't have great replay value. - Blaqbonez didn't have a good 2024 - Jesse Jagz ranks higher than Blaqbonez in Chocolate City history - Dapper Music issues with artists

- Davido has a sure hit in FUNDS when it drops - Is Morayo better than Made In Lagos - Burna with a subpar verse on new Eric Belinger song - Has Olamide lost his star power on features? - Skales is still stuck in the past - SIRAHEEM fumbled Bad Bitch Syndrome - What happened to Teni? - The new Basketmouth album is underwhelming -Zerry DL and Shallipopi should do a joint show this December - Gunna is coming to Lagos this December - Is J Hus a good feature for Rema's Is It A Crime - Kizz Daniel has a hit song every year and has more hit songs locally than his peers - Why does Vector feature singers and still sing on the song - Yemi Alade calling out Cool FM on Twitter

- Wizkid might drop one of the best albums this year from the snippets so far - Tiwa Savage verse on Awolowo remix was subpar - Oladips resurrects with diss song for Twitter influencers -Wizkid did not have a top 5 album in 2022 - Fave's new EP is forgettable - Dapper Music might have lost two of its biggest artists - The Rema snippet probably should have been better with the lyrics. - Did Olamide need to do a Habibi remix with Russ - Olamide is on a great run but are the verses helping the song? - Has Johnny Drille watered his sound recently? - PSquare Winning song feud

- Burna Boy has been the biggest artist in the past 3 years. - Speed Darlington might have a viral hit - Flavour and Kcee shading themselves. - If P-Square and BNXN did a show the same day today, who gets more attendance - Shallipopi's new song sounds like Rema's Ozeba - Is Burna Boy about to drop a country album - Tuface's legacy is untouchable - Olamide on a crazy run - Has Afrobeats peaked globally? - Does Mayorkun have timeless music in his discography? - Is Ruger dropping music the same day as Wizkid a good idea? - Is Last Last Burna Boy's biggest song

- Rema's album has the most hits this year - Wizkid's album might be mainly RnB - Who would win in a fight between Wizkid and Davido? - Has Tiwa Savage fallen off? - Shallipopi is releasing the same song over and over again - Adedamola will age well as one of the best albums this year - Is Ayra Starr now bigger than Tiwa Savage? - Fave has only 3 hits - Blaqbonez is having a quiet year - Buju BNXN is having a great 2024 run - Does Tiwa Savage have RnB hits? - CKay's album sounds repetitive and uninspiring - Dremo was shading BNXN - Can P2J ever produce for Davido?

- Is Kizz Daniel an A-List artist? - The Pandemic helped Omah Lay blow - Could the Puma Deal be the reason Wizkid and Davido are beefing? - Is Lojay currently bigger than Fireboy? - Vector and MI had subpar verses on Nasboi's EP deluxe - Taves' sound is too similar to Buju's - Fireboy has fallen, he's now doing skits - Why are new artists not blowing up big in the industry? - Qing Madi has more hits than Ayo Maff - Did Minz release the best Debut Album in Nigeria this year? - Idris Elba shouldn't have voiced the Asake documentary -Juju is the song of the year - Portable claims Dapper collected Seyi Vibez Lambogini

- Asake is the hottest Nigerian artist at the moment - Why is Fireboy DML doing a smaller venue than his peers - Did Tyla talk down on Afrobeats at the MTV VMAs? - Can Fireboy DML sell the O2 Arena? - Has Odumodu had a better year than Seyi Vibez? - Where does Boy Spyce rank amongst Mavin artists? - Artists and using ego to roll out new music is played out - Did Seyi Vibez leave Dapper - Wizkid Piece of My Heart might be the first song released from Morayo - September has been underwhelming with the releases - Odunsi is back in office - Will Nas Boi ever be taken seriously in the industry - Falz needs to let go of the comic side to be rated as a legend - Oxlade album doesn't make a statement

- Where does Adedamola rank in Fireboy's discography? - Rema solidified his legacy with his Homecoming Concert - Does Davido stand a chance to win the Grammy with the Angelique Kidjo feature? - Wizkid RRR to drop October 1st - Is Fireboy a great songwriter? - Does Victony have a better pen game than Fireboy? - Asake does Madison Square Garden - Does LTG have a bigger impact than Boy Alone? - Maleek Berry always sounds monotonous - Is Ruger having a better year than Fireboy - Flavour had a great show at OVO Wembley Arena

- Has Tems surpassed Tiwa Savage's legacy - Did Joeboy fall off? - D'banj's new album is not hitting and seems very outdated - Is Omah Lay copying Rema? - Is Maffian by Ayo Maff a top 3 EP this year? - Is Love Damini better than I Told Them? - Fireboy has not missed this year - Who stole Omah Lay's album direction? - Lojay is talented but his branding doesn't connect and he doesn't have a community - Legends trying to make a comeback have not done it successfully - Does Phyno have the rap verse of the year? - Are skit-makers doing too much?

- Some people think Asake sings too much in Yoruba. - Psycho YP drops the long anticipated Violation. - We lost a legend in Onyeka Onwenu, May she Rest In Peace. - Does Burna Boy sound monotonous? - Did Asake complete the Trifecta with Lungu Boy? - A-Q's album run needs to be appreciated more. - Timaya's run since he broke out is impressive. - Rema jumped on Darkoo's Favorite Girl remix with a great verse. - Should Victony have rapped on his Sway Universe freestyle?

- Rema missed out on Billboard 200: Can he be in the Big 4? - Buju is fighting 30BG again - Who has more hits? Blaqbonez/Joeboy - No Love in Lagos - Rema's Homecoming concert in Benin - Blaqbonez is now a lover boy - Khaid is back with an EP - Sinzu back: Hit or Miss? - Does MI's albums need more promotion - Is Ckay still relevant in the conversations? - Is Johnny Drille's recent music an attempt to be more mainstream?

- Do women make better music than men in the Nigerian music industry - Rema takes a new direction for Afrobeats with high-energy rave music - Is P.Priime the best producer in Nigeria right now? - Does Rema make it into a Big 4 after this album drop? - Will Asake finally leave Amapiano for his Lungu Boy album - Is Seyi Vibez trying to pander to a wider audience with his new release? - Taves sounds a lot like BNXN on Are You Listening - Wizkid Morayo is coming - Who's a bigger artist between Asake and Rema? - Simi dropped a groovy Lost and Found album - Did Tay Iwar drop a better EP in GOLD II than the first instalment - Asa Asika hints at Davido's 5th album - DJames is killing it with the mixes - Dice Ailes claims to be an influence in today's Afrobeats

- Does Victony have the Album of the year? - Burna Boy makes history as the first African artist to sell the London Stadium for a second time and brings Afrobeats artists with him - Was Buju shading Mavin records? - Why's Odunsi always judged relatively by the success of Rare? - Top 3 Alte Classic albums - Dapper artists dropping a lot of music from their artists at the same time - Did Olamide just drop one of the best projects this year with Ikigai Vol 1? - Fireboy DML is on a run silencing his haters - Portable disses Zlatan on new song - Rema is gearing up for a new run with Benin Boys and the released snippet - Don Jazzy and Skibii Open Bareta has terrible lyrics - Smada doesn't have the rep to pull off what he intends to do with bomb - Is it true writers struggle to be their own artists? - Burna Boy is about to go on a new run with new music, features and a supposed homecoming festival - Is Lyta not too talented for the level he's at

- Does Tems have the album of the year? - Can Asake afford to drop LUNGU BOY as a surprise album with no prior release date? - Dinner gone bad with Davido and Portable - What does Oxlade need to do to make a comeback? - Wizkid's Superstar is on a level of its own among Afrobeats debut albums - Since Ruger left Jonzing has he dropped hits? - Davido current feature run, hit or miss? - Can legends compete with the new artists in the industry? - Can Mysterious artists survive in the Nigerian music industry - Is Blaqbonez not supposed to be on a European tour? - Victony is dropping his album Stubborn and has a tour on the way - Vector's London show at the Lower Third in London next month - Odumodu UK Tour begins this month - Waje drops an EP slightly different from her usual sound - D'banj comeback season with new songs and remaking some of his old hits - Does Shallipopi over-saturate the market with his releases? - ShineTTW sounds like Victony on his new EP - Taves sounds a lot like Buju, especially on his new single

- The Year I Turned 21 - Ayra Starr's rollout, range and album quality. - Wizkid's album is in the works and he cannot afford to miss - If Wizkid and Davido drop on the same day, who wins? - Tems Jimmy Fallon performance and the outrage - Tems manager being overly emotional - Tems Tracklist release with features from only J Cole and Asake - Odumodu stole the show on Olufunmi reimagined - Seyi Vibez and Asake on a great feature run - Is Visa the real reason Shallipopi wasn't on tour with Odumodu? - Did Azanti carry on YP & Azanti Vol 2 EP - Naeto C didn't clear Kini big deal for YP & Azanti - Wizkid doesn't post when he gets featured - Tekno's new Wayo song interpolates Sweet Mother - Will an Olamide and Ckay joint EP be good? - Wara Wara SZN EP

Victony and Asake drop a hit song in Stubborn  Ayra Starr and Seyi Vibes on Bad Vibes  Is Buju on the same level as Ayra Starr?  Tems has dropped a release date for her debut album and is touring the world Did Tems shift her album date because of Ayra Starr? BET nominations see Nigerian stars in major categories  Wizkid’s MOOD was certified Gold in the US  Burna boy's new list of OG’s that paved the way for him The new Seyi Vibez Odumodu song is not giving  Why’s Mannywellz releasing music again on streaming after stopping for a while? Is Sarz the best Nigerian producer ever? Who had the best Tshwala Bam remix? Tiwa Savage drops Water and Garri movie Soundtrack album with a very emotional song featuring Asa Portable gets arrested and drops another song immediately  Why’s Dremo dissing Sarkodie? Oritsefemi did a tell-all interview with Chude  Ice Prince drops new album, 1st in 8 years Paul Play apparently wouldn’t clear  Forever for Blaqbonez’s Loyalty 

- Wizkid and Davido Beefing again - Is there any pressure on Tems to deliver a classic debut album - Will there be an Ayra Starr vs Tems album head-to-head since they're both dropping this May - Qing Madi's stocks rising in the music industry - Bangerlee (D'banj) with a new banger celebrating his time in the industry - Fireboy looks to be on a new run - Why's Boy Spyce's music so watered down - Tiwa Savage's Water and Garri soundtrack, could it be the Rnb album she promised? - YP & Azanti are ready to go again for Vol 2 by dropping the new song Naija funk - Vibes Inc. dropping a new song every day - Bella Shmurda's new EP release with Mohbad tribute - Jeriq is a hot demand for features - SGAWD's The Gawd Side A EP - Ajebo Hustlers Bad Boy Etiquette 102 EP

In what might be our most exciting episode so far, we discuss a host of topics from - Davido at Madison Square Garden - Was Shakespopi truly underwhelming or are people overreacting?  - Brymo going wild at his colleagues on social media - Ice Prince staging a comeback with new music  - Ayra Starr possibly collaborating with Tems and Rihanna - Bloody Civilian being intentional about building her following  - Ruger attacking Jonzing World on Twitter  - Blaqbonez being on an impressive feature run  - Ruger and BNXN’s EP  - Was Fela mainstream in his time? - Tems debut album announcement and whether she’s a top 3 female artist in Nigeria - Young Jonn’s debut album

- Shallipopi and Rema have new music on the way - Men are crazy Simi and Tiwa collab - Have there been classic albums from Nigerian female artists since 2000? - Burna Boy Tested, Approved and Trusted Pack release - Tems roll out has started - Asake was supposed to be on Odumodu's Woto Woto seasoning - Is Blaqbonez Afrobeats?

In the latest But What Do I Know podcast episode, we discuss a range of topics from - Tyla's self-titled debut Album to - Who's the Queen of rap - Wizkid denouncing Afrobeats for his new album rollout - One Republic Ojapiano remix - Should Tems and Ayra Starr be on a Mount Rushmore at this stage of their careers? - OG unkle Killz album - Lojay's long overdue debut album - Korede Bello's return with a 26-song album - Who belongs on the Hip-hop Mount Rushmore

On the third episode of BWDIK, we discuss a range of topics from - BNXN (fka Buju) shading Davido, - Wizkid being the blueprint for an entire generation, - cancel culture in Nigeria, - new genres springing up every day in Afrobeats, - What it means to pave the way for people after, - Kizz Daniel churning hits easily - The biggest song in 2024 so far and many more.

I sit with Topss and Ada the baddie to discuss The 66th Grammy nominations for Afrobeats, Shallipopi's debut album, State of the Afrobeats culture wrt events, The rise of the Underground artists, Did Fireboy fall off? amongst other topics.