This episode explores the historical, cultural, and industry forces that shaped Afrobeats into a global movement. From its roots in highlife and Afrobeat to its dominance on international charts, the conversation traces how sound, media, and diaspora networks transformed a regional genre into a worldwide cultural force.

The journey begins with the influence of pioneers such as Fela Kuti, whose Afrobeat fused jazz, funk, and traditional rhythms to create politically charged music that defined a generation. While Afrobeat and Afrobeats differ in structure and era, the ideological foundation of cultural pride and sonic experimentation laid the groundwork for contemporary artists.

The episode examines the transition from analogue to digital distribution in Nigeria during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The rise of private radio and televi ...