Underground or Underground | Episode 13

First episode of 2026. First, we address the gap - Detty December, travel, and why it took a minute to get back behind the mic.

Recorded during Nigeria vs Morocco, this episode turns into a wider conversation about pressure, narratives, and culture.

We unpack what “underground” means in Nigerian music today, debate the state of the Underground rap scene, and touch on:

• Ayra Starr’s recent image shift

• Seun Kuti vs Wizkid FC

• African categories at the Grammys

• Why The Headies lack credibility

• The Tyla Afrobeats debate

• Asake & Wizkid pushing back their EP

And Sleepers: two song recommendations for our listeners.

ENJOY!

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