Episode notes
This episode covers everything from Afrobeats history debates to the evolving podcast industry and viral moments shaping conversations online.
We discuss Omah Lay’s controversial comments about Afrobeats and the role of Fela in the genre’s legacy, the rise of exclusivity deals in podcasting, and the viral story of Ella - a Lagos commuter whose activism highlighted transportation issues and sparked real change.
Later, we get into Ari Lennox and Tiwa Savage’s recent reflections on relationships and societal expectations, before closing out with a spotlight on emerging female artists worth checking out.