With An S is a music commentary podcast that brings fresh and interesting perspectives on new Afrobeats music and relevant topics within the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 51:01
Dami and Deji take us through some of the latest music on the scene. They include releases from Rema, MINZ, Young Jonn, Myst, Emma Onigah, Niniola, LOVN, BLNDE and more. They…
Sep 21, 2026 · 45:36
Dami and Deji take us through some of the latest music on the scene. They include releases from Fireoby, Seyi Vibez, Kaestyle, Ayuba, Omah Lay, Shine TTW, Prettyboy D-O,…
Sep 7, 2026 · 58:27
Avengers, Assemble! On this episode of the podcast, Dami, Sharon, Bola and Deji take in music from Mayorkun, Blaqbonez, Joeboy and Fxrtune, Mavo, UAX, Black Sherif, Estate…
Aug 25, 2026 · 47:22
On this episode of With An S , Bola and Sharon run through some of the biggest music conversations of the moment. They review new releases from Victony, Fola, Niniola and more,…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:01:11
On this episode of With An S, Bola and Dami put on their geles and take in new music from Ayra Starr, Juls, Bella Shmurda, Niniola, Kunmie, Ckay and more. They also make sense of…
Aug 10, 2026 · 59:13
On this episode, Bola and Damiiiiiiiiiiiiii review recent music from Fireboy DML, Rema, Llona, Ema Onigah, Zlatan, Darkoo, Cruel Santino, Ruger, Ckay, Sewa, Luwa.mp4, and more.…
Aug 6, 2026 · 13:11
On this episode, we take it to the community by asking them to respond to a question from last week's episode: what artists would we love to see back in the music game? The…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:16:38
In this episode, Bola, Sharon, and Dami review music from the past week, including Davido's Oriade, Moliy's BADDIES ❤️MOLIY, BNXN and Asake's Eja Meja, Odeal's For A Good Time…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:20:22
Guess who's back! Bola, Sharon and Dami return to the podcast, making sense of the music industry from recent albums from Omah Lay, Asake, Ladi Poe, Johnny Drille to the role of…
Mar 16, 2026 · 57:10
In this episode, Dami and Bola review new music released in the past week, including Famous Pluto & Zlatan's "14DRoad," Thisizlondon & BRUME's "MANY GIRLS," Kummies' "Julie,"…
Mar 9, 2026 · 47:39
In this episode, Deji and Dami review music from the past week, including Ayra Starr's "Where Do We Go," Tay Iwar's "Sweet Persuasion," Mavo's "Mofe," T Solo & Toye's "Demure…
Mar 2, 2026 · 44:50
On this episode, Bola and Deji review music from the past two weeks, including Igwe Aka's "Busybody," Lil Kesh's "Anini," Mavo & SSSOUNDGAWD's "Aura Salad" & "Hey Mama," Amaeya's…
Feb 16, 2026 · 39:58
In this episode, Dami, Deji, and Bola review new music, including Wande Coal x Qing Madi’s “Dearly,” Zaylevelten’s “Muzz,” SGawD’s “Tys/All of me," Olayinka Ehi’s “My Girl,” and…
Feb 9, 2026 · 46:52
In this episode, Bola and Deji review new music from the past week, including Omah Lay’s “Don’t Love Me,” Dj Tunez, Daecolm, Khaid & Kemuel’s “Stingy,” Gimba "'s “She” EP,…
Feb 2, 2026 · 47:07
On this episode, Deji, Dami, and Sharon review new music from the past week, including CKay' s "Badaminton," PrettyboyDO's "Oyakhilome," CupidSZN's "Super," Juls' "JIGI JIGI Vol.…
Jan 26, 2026 · 56:32
On this episode, Dami and Bola are joined by Mayowa to run through new music and discourse circulating in the industry. They review Wizkid & Asake’s “Real” (EP), Nsikak David’s…
Jan 19, 2026 · 34:32
On this episode, Bola and Dami review new music from the past week, including Wizkid x Asake’s “Jogodo,” Igwe Aka ft. Tochi Bedford’s “Kapow,” NSG’s Sounds of the Diaspora , and…
Jan 12, 2026 · 1:11:43
Dami and Deji are back reviewing new music from the past week! The duo takes us through some of their favourite releases in the past few weeks, including Dremo’s “Man2Man,” Juls’…
Dec 18, 2025 · 1:11:48
In this special episode of With an S, produced in collaboration with the Egwu Vinyl Street Carnival, Deji and Dami sit down with Nigerian music pioneer, Tony Tetuila, for an…
Dec 11, 2025 · 1:18:08
In this episode, GoodGirl LA takes us inside her journey of artistry and reinvention, beginning with her early love for writing lyrics and the sparks of inspiration she found…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:03:28
On this episode, Bola and Sharon return to review new releases from the past three weeks, including Flavour’s “Afroculture,” DJ Tunez, Wizkid and Odumodublvk’s “EASY WITH ME,”…
Nov 17, 2025 · 51:01
On this episode, Deji and Bola review music from the past two weeks, including Seyi Vibez’s “FUJI MOTO,” Champz’s “Champion’s Arrival,” Omah Lay’s “Waist,” taves’ “Popstar Party”…
Nov 13, 2025 · 1:35:03
On this episode of With an S, global DJ and producer Spinall reflects on his evolution into one of Afrobeats’ most influential figures. He shares how his engineering background…
Nov 3, 2025 · 32:25
On this episode, Bola and Dami review new music released in the past week, including Monaky ft Jeriq's "7 Grams," Show Dem Camp's "Italawa," Seyi Vibez's "HOW ARE YOU," The…
Oct 27, 2025 · 41:54
On this episode, Bola and Dami are joined by Mayowa and they run through some of the latest releases. From Maphorisa, DJ Tunez, and Wizkid's South Gidi” to Mavo's “Shakabulizzy…
Oct 20, 2025 · 59:13
On this episode, Dami and Bola are joined by Mayowa to review music released in the past two weeks. They discuss Ayra Starr ft. Rema’s “Who’s Dat Girl,” Ajebutter, Minz, and…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1:09:27
On this episode, Deji and Dami review music from the past week, including Zlatan ft Qing Madi’s “Demons,” ODUMODUBLVCK’s “Candy Music,” Adekunle Gold’s “Fuji” (Album), Bella…
Sep 29, 2025 · 1:05:43
On this episode, Deji and Dami review music from last week, including Victony & Olamide’s “Skido,” Cavemen’s “Chameleon,” Yarden’s “Julie,” Sarz’s “Protect Sarz At All Costs,”…
Sep 18, 2025 · 1:23:17
In this episode, Excel Joab takes us through his rise in Nigeria’s music industry, beginning with his early days as a writer capturing the culture around him. He shares the…
Sep 15, 2025 · 17:27
In 2004, Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem got into a highly publicized altercation with American rapper 50 Cent during the Star Mega Jam concert in Nigeria. The conflict…
Sep 1, 2025 · 1:46:15
On this episode, Deji and Dami review new music from last week, including Tiwa Savage’s “This One Is Personal,” DJ SPINALL’s “ÈKÓ GROOVE,” Tay Iwar’s “MERCY PLEASE,” Kizz…
Aug 28, 2025 · 1:35:11
On this episode, we sit down with M.I Abaga, the legendary African Rapper No. 1, to explore the remarkable journey of one of the most influential figures in Nigerian hip-hop.…
Aug 25, 2025 · 47:46
On this episode, Dami and Deji review music from last week, including Mr Eazi’s “Casanova,” Blaqbonez’s “Everlasting Taker,” ODUMODUBLVCK ft Skepta & Zlatan “PAY ME,” Loti ft…
Aug 18, 2025 · 12:08
Carnivores is a narrative podcast that explores the rivalries, conflicts, and cultural flashpoints that have shaped modern Nigerian society. Each episode unpacks one…
Aug 14, 2025 · 1:28:51
When Cobhams Asuquo was a child, he was not concerned with the preconceived limitations that were projected onto him because of his blindness. To him, life was to be explored…
Aug 11, 2025 · 58:37
On this episode, Deji and Dami review new music from the past week, including Amaarae’s “BLACK STAR,” Candy Bleakz x Rybeena’s “Sinner” remix, Gunna x Wizkid’s “Forever Be Mine,”…
Aug 4, 2025 · 47:26
On this episode, Dami and Deji review new music from the previous week, including Tiwa Savage ft Skepta’s “On The Low,” Melvitto ft AYOMIPO’s “For Days,” Rema’s “Kelebu,” Fido’s…
Jul 28, 2025 · 56:24
On this episode, Deji and Sharon review music from the past week, including Ayra Starr’s “Hot Body,” Asake’s “BADMAN GANGSTA,” Tyla ft Wizkid’s “Dynamite,” Ric Hassani ft Terry…
Jul 21, 2025 · 40:17
On this episode, Bola and Dami review new music from the last week, including Minz’s EP “444Play,” Most Likely’s Album, “Most Likely,” Adekunle Gold’s “Coco Money,” Lojay’s…
Jul 14, 2025 · 1:28:34
On this episode, Moyo, Deji and Dami review music from the past week, including Tyla’s “Is It,” Azanti’s “Jaye Lo,” Minz’s “Ta na,” Reekado Banks’ “The Game Needs You,” Odeal’s…
Jul 7, 2025 · 1:09:24
On this episode, Bola and Deji review music from the past week, including Blaqbonez’s “Go Crazy,” FAVE’s “Intention,” AKPOR ft ODUMODUBLVCK, Magnito & Portable’d “Reeplay,”…
Jul 4, 2025 · 1:58:14
On this episode, the Avengers are joined by Tempoe, the multi-talented producer, songwriter, A&R, and musician behind some of the biggest Afrobeats hits of the last decade,…
Jun 30, 2025 · 1:03:30
On this episode, Deji, Sharon and Bola review new releases from last week, including Ayo Maff’s “Prince of the Street” (Album), BIGBIRD KUTI, Vector & Odumodublvck’s “OOP(S),”…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1:06:29
On this episode, Bola, Dami, and Sharon review music from the previous week, including Olamide’s “Olamide,” Juls’ “Com Amor Brazil,” Famous Pluto’s “Uzama The 3rd,” Victony’s…
Jun 16, 2025 · 1:34:16
On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers are back with music reviews and unfiltered conversations. They discuss the past two weeks in music, touching on releases like Olamide’s…
Jun 2, 2025 · 56:16
On this episode, Sharon, Deji, and Moyo discuss music released in the last week, including Falz’s “The Feast,” Kizz Daniel’s “Uncle K: Lemon Chase,” Bloody Civilian’s “Ladida,”…
May 19, 2025 · 46:07
10 years since the release of Shake Body , the song that had parties in a roar with its crazy opening beat and infectious rhythm, it has seen a resurrection for the third time,…
May 12, 2025 · 1:05:59
On this episode, Dami, Deji and Bola review music from the last week, including Bnxn’s “Cutesy,” Tyla’s “Bliss,” Falz’s “Round of Applause,” Mr Eazi’s “Love Me Now,” Nasty C’s…
May 5, 2025 · 57:12
On this packed episode, Bola and Sharon review new music from the past few weeks, including Ayra Starr and Wizkid’s “Gimme Dat,” Tiwa Savage’s “You 4 Me,” Shallipopi and Burna…
Apr 21, 2025 · 1:42:51
On this episode, Deji, Sharon and Dami review new music from the past week, including Tim Lyre ft. Show Dem Camp's "Economy," BIGBIRD ft. Seun Kuti, Vector's "The Matter," Rexxie…
Apr 14, 2025 · 56:25
On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers women, Dami and Sharon, take us through their favourite and “half-favourite” releases of the past week. They review Rema’s “Bout U,” Lojay…
Apr 7, 2025 · 1:20:55
On this episode, Moyo, Deji and Dami review music from the past week, including Tay Iwar’s “Reflection Station,” Obongjayar’s “Sweet Danger,” M3lon’s “When Life Gives You…
Mar 31, 2025 · 1:20:00
On this special episode, The Afrobeats Avengers welcome a returning Avenger, Moyo, and a new and insightful Avenger, Dami Osinubi. They review music from the past week, including…
Mar 3, 2025 · 59:28
On this episode, Deji and Bola are joined by KP Fawehinmi to review last week's drops. They review SGaWD’s “Muah,” Young Jonn’s “Only Fans,” Kel P x Wande Coal’s “Best of Both…
Feb 24, 2025 · 1:08:58
On this episode, Bola is joined by Mayowa to dissect the new music from the past week including Seyi Vibez’s “Children of Africa” EP, Burna Boy’s “Update,” Odumodublvck &…
Feb 17, 2025 · 55:43
On this episode, Deji, Sharon and Bola dive into new music from the past week, including Ayra Starr’s “All The Love,” Tyla’s “PUSH 2 START,” Asake’s “WHY LOVE,” Niniola’s…
Feb 10, 2025 · 1:04:33
The Afrobeats Avengers are back with music reviews and engaging discussions! On this episode, Sharon, Deji and Bola share personal updates from the last few months before they…
Feb 3, 2025 · 50:12
On this episode, Yinka Bernie joins us to speak about his journey through music and creativity. We begin at his childhood in Ibadan and how that influenced his artistic…
Jan 27, 2025 · 1:11:44
On this episode, Vector the Viper takes us on a journey through his life and artistry as one of Nigeria's most prolific rappers. We delve into his childhood on Lagos Island and…
Dec 16, 2024 · 1:01:27
It’s been a year of great music for Afrobeats, and to wrap up the year of hits, The Afrobeats Avengers take us through their rankings for the best albums and artists of 2024.…
Nov 25, 2024 · 1:00:47
On this episode, Sharon, Bola, and Deji review new music from the past week including Sute Iwar's "Escapism," SGaWD x JoulseDaKid's "Italia," Wapo's "Skin." They also take a deep…
Nov 21, 2024 · 23:03
On this episode, Bola and Deji are joined by emerging star FOLA. They dive into FOLA’s journey, from his early days as a secondary school rapper borrowing bars from his brother…
Nov 18, 2024 · 56:35
On this episode, Deji and Bola review music from the past two weeks including Fave’s "Dutty Love" EP, Olamide ft Russ "Hello Habibi," Wizkid’s “Kese (Dance),” Ajebo Hustlers ft…
Nov 4, 2024 · 33:26
On this episode, Sharon and Deji review new music from the past week including Davido's "Awuke," Fido x Tiwa Savage's "Awolowo" remix, Mannywellz’ "Lala" EP, Kvng Vinci x…
Oct 31, 2024 · 46:40
Toyé ’s introduction to music was unorthodox. While others in his secondary school joined the choir to explore their talents, Toyé joined so he could enjoy the privilege of…
Oct 28, 2024 · 1:18:43
On this episode, Bola, Deji, and Chibuzo review new releases from the previous week, including Juls’ “Leap of Faith,” Magixx’s “Lemme Know,” Qing Madi’s “Goosebumps,” 2Baba’s…
Oct 21, 2024 · 47:49
On this episode, Deji, Bola and Chibuzo review last week’s releases including Ckay’s “Emotions,” Bnxn ft Rema’s “Fi Kan We Kan,” Lojay’s “Falling/Unleashed,” Wizkid ft Brent…
Oct 17, 2024 · 58:02
On this episode, Deji is joined by rising superstar, KoldAF. They begin with Kold AF’s previous life, where she was studying to become a lawyer at Obafemi Awolowo University, and…
Oct 14, 2024 · 55:34
On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers review their favourite tracks and projects from the last two weeks, including Juls x Black Sherif x Projexx’s “Timing,” Blaqbonez’s “Haibo…
Oct 7, 2024 · 1:04:00
Burna Boy's African Giant album helped turbocharge Burna's ascent with its release in 2019. On this episode, we revisit the album, its impact on our conceptualization of…
Sep 30, 2024 · 44:50
On this episode, Deji and Moyo review Oxlade’s “Oxlade From Africa,” Nasboi’s “In Nasboi We Trust,” Ckay’s “In My Bed,” Kizz Daniel’s “We Must” and Deto Black’s “Tease.” Hosted…
Sep 24, 2024 · 1:09:45
In this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers are joined by Grammy Award-winning producer Tejiri Akpoghene. Long before Future, Drake, and Tems’ track “Wait for U” was nominated for…
Sep 16, 2024 · 49:38
On this episode, Deji is joined by culture writer, Chibuzor Emmanuel to review new releases from last week, including Amindi x Amaarae’s “Lockjaw 2,” Pa Salieu’s “Allergy,” D3an…
Sep 11, 2024 · 44:18
On the latest episode of With An S, the Afrobeats Avengers are joined by Chocolate City CEO, Abuchi Peter Ugwu. Ugwu who grew up in the label’s spiritual home, Jos, first came to…
Sep 9, 2024 · 42:15
On this episode, Sharon, Deji, and Moyo review music from last week including Reekado Banks x Yinka Bernie x Bosco Soundtrack’s “Amazing Grace,” Tion Wayne ft Shallipopi’s…
Sep 2, 2024 · 50:27
On this episode, Deji, Sharon, and Bola review new music including DJ Neptune x Qing Madi’s “Honest,” Zlatan’s “Till Thy Kingdom Come,” Ckay’s “Egwu Eji” and Niniola’s “Pepper…
Aug 30, 2024 · 33:36
In their debut video episode, Afrobeats Avengers (Bola, Deji and Sharon) commemorate the 1st anniversary of the pod by reflecting on the origin story, high and low points and…
Aug 26, 2024 · 40:55
On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers review their favourite tracks from this week, including Omah Lay’s “Moving,” Oxlade x Fally Ipupa’s “IFA,” Majeed’s “Will I” and more.…
Aug 19, 2024 · 1:02:10
On this episode, Bola and Deji are joined by Culture Custodian writer, Chibuzor Emmanuel to review new releases including Ayo Maff’s “MAFFIAN,” Jeriq’s “King,” Joeboy’s “Zombie,”…
Aug 12, 2024 · 1:27:05
On this week’s episode, Deji and Bola review new music from the past week, including tracks from Darkoo, MOJO, Kold AF, as well as highly anticipated albums from Show Dem Camp…
Aug 9, 2024 · 56:01
On this episode, Deji, Mayowa, and Ify Obi revisit Lady Donli's debut album, Enjoy Your Life , which commemorates its 5th anniversary today. They reminisce on their favourite…
Aug 5, 2024 · 1:12:35
On this week’s episode, the gang is joined by multi-talented rapper and singer, SGawD. They discuss her career, aspiring for excellence, and coming up in the industry. They also…
Jul 29, 2024 · 1:20:41
On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers are joined by KP Fawehinmi, one-half of the Cruising Outwest and convener of Canada-based event platform and community, Afroverified, to…
Jul 21, 2024 · 1:05:43
On this week’s episode, Sharon, Deji and Bola review music from the past week, including SPINALL x Omah Lay x Tyla’s “One Call,” Blaqbonez’s “Fire On Me,” Gabzy x JayO x Odeal’s…
Jul 15, 2024 · 1:35:26
On this episode, the Afrobeats Avengers review new music from the week, including Tay Iwar x Le Mav's "Gold II" (EP), Zamir x Odunsi's "1004," Tave's "Are You Listening?" EP, and…
Jul 1, 2024 · 57:58
In the fiftieth episode of With An S, Sharon and Deji reflect on the year in music at its halfway point noting some of their standout records and mea culpas. They also dig into…
Jun 24, 2024 · 1:04:06
On this episode of With An S, Deji and Bola visit recent releases from Victony, Odunsi the Engine, Rema and Shallpopi, Babyboy AV and more digging into the deeper nuances behind…
Jun 17, 2024 · 1:00:50
With their dance moves, memorable videos and poppy ear worms, Peter and Paul Okoye captured hearts across the continent in the 2000s. Their third studio album, Game Over captured…
Jun 10, 2024 · 1:03:19
On this episode, Sharon and Deji review music from last week, including Ruger’s “Make Way,” Simi & Falz’ “Borrow Me Your Baby” and Juls and JayO’s “Best Interest. Mayowa then…
Jun 6, 2024 · 1:33
We all have stories to tell, so every fortnight Ada and Mayowa ply friends with food and drinks in exchange for those stories. It’s group therapy, meets open-mic, meets kickback.…
Jun 3, 2024 · 58:55
On this special episode, Deji and Sharon are joined by Mayowa to talk all things "The Year I Turned 21." They have an in-depth conversation about Ayra Starr's latest album.…
May 27, 2024 · 54:35
On this episode, Deji and Moyo share their opinions on last week’s releases, including Fave’s “Controlla,” Shenseea ft. Wizkid’s “Work Me Out,” Zerry DL’s “O.U.A.T,” and Deto…
May 20, 2024 · 47:08
On this episode, Moyo, Sharon, and Deji are back reviewing their favourite tracks from last week, including Sarz & Lojay’s “Billions,” Kel P & Blaqbonez’ “Warning!,” Lifesize…
May 13, 2024 · 49:29
On this episode, Deji and Sharon are back with another fun episode reviewing their favourite tracks from last week. They discuss Ayra Starr ft. Seyi Vibez’ “Bad Vibes,” Victony…
May 9, 2024 · 1:03:16
With two projects under his belt, M.I rewrote the rules of Nigerian Rap. His sophomore, " M.I 2: The Movie" only solidified his claim to being one of the most prolific rappers in…
May 6, 2024 · 1:35:03
On this packed episode, Deji, Sharon and Bola are joined by recurring guest , Wale Oloworekende. They review new music from the past two weeks including Tems’ “Love Me Jeje,”…
Apr 29, 2024 · 20:33
Enjoy this episode from our archives, where Deji, Sharon, and Bola explore the controversial topic of streaming farms. They explain the different forms of streaming farms and…
Apr 22, 2024 · 58:06
On this episode, Moyo, Bola and Deji are joined by Tobi Owopetu of Cruising Outwest podcast to review music from the last week including Ruger and BNXN’s “RnB,” Ckay ft.…
Apr 18, 2024 · 57:11
Almost a decade ago, Asa dropped one of the most remarkable albums of our time. On this episode, Deji and Mayowa are joined by A&R and hype man, Tolu Daniels, as they take a…
Apr 15, 2024 · 1:14:24
On this episode, Deji and Bola review tracks from the previous week including Young Jonn's “Jiggy Forever,” Shallipopi's “Shakespopi,” Ruger & BNXN's "POE" and more. They also…
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