This week Djaji & Karris react to fresh bangers by Fally Ipupa, Wizkid, Tyla, Morravey, Yemi Alade, and discuss Davido's backstage moments with Tyla.Cover artists: Tyla & Ayra StarrFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavngWe also dive deep into the tough questions:- How much did Davido actually get paid for Coachella Weekend 2?- Can Tyla win a Grammy in the Traditional Pop category?- Is Davido demeaning himself chasing international appeal?- Is Wizkid being "too cool" hurting his career?- How does Don Jazzy really scout new artists?- Ayra Starr on Jennifer Hudson, Rema's breakthrough at 14, and more!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro05:10 - New Music From Fally Ipupa, Wizkid, Tyla, Morravey & more12:30 - Shabba (Spinall, Mavo & Deto Black) / Yemi Alade & Spyro18:24 - Rema Movie Star snippet25:10 - KCEE & Olamide25:18 - Coachella Weekend 2: How Much Did Davido Get Paid?30:53 - Can Tyla Win A Grammy In Traditional POP Category?32:12 - Is Davido Demeaning Himself For International Appeal?35:03 - Davido Backstage with Tyla39:49 - Is Wizkid Being Too Cool Affecting His Career?40:25 - How Don Jazzy Scouts Artists44:45 - Ayra Starr on Jennifer Hudson45:29 - Rema’s Breakthrough at 14 Years Old52:02 - Are Men More Driven To Success Because of Women?58:14 - Can You Be Friends With The Opposite Gender?1:07:49 - Wayne Crying About Not Being Invited to Coachella & The Grammys1:09:15 - Was Speed A Spy For Elon? Breaking Down His Africa Tour1:23:46 - Are Black Men Equipped For Emotional Convos?1:26:09 - The Tunde Onakoya ControversyProduction & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS#TheWavNG

This week, we explore Afrobeats at Coachella including Davido's set at Coachella, Tems and Wizkid featuring during Bieber's set, Odumodu and Blaqbonez continuing their beef, Michael Jackson's successor, and much more!Cover artists: Omah Lay, Burna Boy & DJ TunezFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng00:00 - Intro01:03 - Reviewing New Music07:01 - Diamond Platnumz & Juma Jux08:40 - Joanna - [Alex Iwobi/ 17] 13:40 - Zlatan, Odumodu, Fido - Dance For Jesus17:23 - Johnny Drille, Ayra Starr, Young Jonn (Colorado)18:53 - Adekunle Gold Olamide (Formation)20:35 - Ayra Starr Listening Party Lagos24:10 - Shallipopi Industry BFF?27:47 - Wizkid & Burna Beef Continued44:34 - Blaqbonez v Odumodu Blvck57:27 - Mavo signs artist to record label1:00:41 - Davido @ Coachella1:02:25 - Bieber bringing Wizkid/ Tems out 1:06:41 - Tunji Balogun's Influence in taking afrobeats to the world1:07:50 - Deconstructing Justin Bieber's Coachella performance1:14:41 - How Much Did Wizkid Tems & Davido Make from Coachella1:16:00 - Abusive fathers and becoming a music star1:25:11 - Do All artists need trauma to be great1:29:39 - Are Women being pressured to get BBLs1:41:03 - DO Nollywood Actors show as much dedication as Hollywood?1:47:12 - How Alaba was the main distributor for Nollywood and Nigerian music1:57:19 - MJ Movie premiere2:01:18 - Beyonce v MJ2:05:05 - Mariah Carey greater than Beyonce?Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina LadipoProduction & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS#TheWavNG

This week, the crew of Afropop’s Most Essential [Djaji, Karris & Moji] dive into Omah Lay's new album "Clarity of Mind", Burna Boy's fight with DJ Tunez, Tems conversation with Angie Martinez, and much more!Cover artists: Omah Lay, Burna Boy & DJ TunezFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavngTIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro5:03 - New Music: Shy Lover [Mavo]11:58 - Omah Lay Album reaction15:10 - Is Omah Lay similar to The Weeknd?21:36 - Is Omah Lay saying he’s the best disrespectful to Burna Boy?37:53 - Dj Tunez & Burna Boy fight at Obi’s House43:44 - Offset Shot46:00 - Will Rema be on Drake’s Iceman album?46:50 - Drake coming to Lagos48:00 - MOBOs recap and why Wizkid never collects awards51:56 - Tems speaks with Angie Martinez53:49 - Easter events feel the same? [Homecoming, Seyi Vibez in Abuja]56:24 - Grace Ladoja’s battle with cancer59:35 - Homecoming now an underground event?1:07:30 - Is Davido a Bad Label Owner: Dremo & Liya Speak1:20:37 - Bad Bunny Sues Empawa explained1:26:54 - Drama at Return of Arinzo Premiere1:38:30 - Does Daddy GO Need a $60 million jet?1:49:09 - Does Roc Nation know what to do with Ayra?1:55:10 - Patience Ozokwor, Why Actors Go BrokeCover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina LadipoProduction & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS#TheWavNG

Meet Fimi With The Flow - the Nigerian rapper who's turning heads and breaking barriers with unapologetic bars!Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewavng⁠TIMESTAMPS0:00 - INTRO2:17 - Who is Fimi?5:30 - What Inspired Fimi To Become A Rapper7:50 - How Doja Cat, Olamide & others Inspire Fimi9:22 - The Message Behind "Preacher Man"10:31 - How Fimi wrote "Cold Outside"15:16 - Fimi's Creative Process17:24 - Fimi Wanted to do Gospel?18:50 - Navigating A Male Dominated Industry24:11 - What Does Fimi want to be remembered for?28:32 - The Inspiration behind "Gentle Baby" and Fimi's fashion sense31:45 - Dream Collab with Doja CatCover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina LadipoProduction & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS#TheWavNG

With the rise of “bad press” circulating online around celebrities, the crew of Afropop’s Most Essential [Djaji, Karris & Moji] debate if negative PR has become a normal publicity strategy. The crew examine the controversy around Nollywood legend Dr Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde refusing to introduce herself in a viral clip, if Burna Boy is leaving Atlantic records to focus on Spaceship records.Plus our reactions to new music from Asake, Champz, Joey & MORE!Cover artists: Burna, Omotola, AsakeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavngTIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro1:46 - Reacting to New Music From Asake, Champz, Qing MAdi, Joeboy, Bhadboi Oml13:45 - Is Burna Ending his contract with Atlantic records?16:29 - 960 suing spaceship for Burna's old catalogue21:37 - Omotola Jalade Ekeinde Trends for Viral Interview clip27:21 - Was It Wrong for Mama Deola TO speak at a women's panel?32:15 - The Growth and evolution of Live-streaming in Nigeria50:58 - How Black Artists generated 80% of Music revenue in the UK without owning the music59:01 - Spotify's 60bn Naira payout to artists1:04:48 - Ozoro Festival & Matters Arising1:19:01 - Should Gospel Artists Make Music with Secular artists?1:32:46 - Hosts Introduce themselves to audienceCover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina LadipoProduction & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS#TheWavNG

As March marks women's history month, TheWavNG's hosts [Djaji, Karris & Moji] celebrate the role of women in defining Afropop/ Afrobeats culture as they examine new music from Ayra Starr, Tiwa Savage's attempts at providing opportunities to young creatives, Tems' cultural dominance, and much more!Cover artists: Ayra Starr, Simi, Tems, Tiwa Savage, Tyla & Yemi AladeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavngTimestamps0:00 - Intro3:09 - New music from Ayra Starr, Mavo, Crayon & more!15:00 - Crayon attacks Mavins21:48 - Asake at Umrah28:10 - Ayra's "Where Do We Go" & international campaign40:40 - The Afrobeats BIG 4 [Women]44:24 - Tiwa Savage's College of Music48:23 - Do Nigerian Celebs care about the media?53:12 - Is Tems the Biggest Female Afrobeats Artist?58:21 - Does Tems Need to be an Activist?1:15:09 - African Women Are RUNNING The DJ Scene!1:17:00 - A Very Serious Conversation About Simi1:26:44 - Moliy's Triumph1:41:15 - Fimi Interview Snippet1:42:00 - Celebrating Legendary African Women1:45:00 - Preview for next Week!Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina LadipoProduction & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS in association with ARROWHOUSE STUDIOS#TheWavNG

Cazulee joins The.WavNG host Djaji Prime to share The Hustle Mode Boss Mode Story, working with TML on Hallelujah & The Importance of Hardwork. Cover artist: CazuleeFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavngTimestamps0:00 - Intro1:55 - The meaning Behind Hustle Mode/ Boss Mode3:00 - If Sapa Day catch you, no sleep!4:14 - I make music for the soul, good music6:29 - I make more than Afro-adura music7:46 - Liya & TML Vibez are my favourite artists to collab with9:19 - The Importance of hardwork; I don’t like to famz people 12:24 - the making of “Juru” & “Cana”15:19 - Burna Boy & Seyi Vibez are my favourite artists15:57 - Dapper's role in my career17:25 - "Hooligan" & working with Dwillsharmony19:40 - If my mum was alive, I wouldn't be making music21:34 - I'll win a grammy in 5 years time!Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina LadipoProduction & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS#TheWavNG

Nigerian pop-star Yarden joins The.Wav NG's Djaji Prime in the maiden edition of our series "Afropop's Most Essential" to discuss his new EP "Muse", his experiences clearing the sample for his hit "Wetin", his goal of reaching 1 billion streams, and much more!Cover artist: YardenFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavngTimestamps0:00 - Intro1:30 - People Only want to listen to you when you’re successful3:20 - Why Yarden thinks like an exec not an artist6:55 - Yarden wants to build infrastructure for creatives8:10 - “I feel things that I can’t describe when I make music”9:50 - The influence of Nigerian radio and parents on Yarden’s music12:00 - Is any creative original14:18 - Yarden’s hit “Wetin” had sample issues 20:05 - Career Beginnings at Yabatech22:23 - Meeting and battling Victony, meeting Boy Director as well (TG Omori)24:29 - Yarden’s hack to social media27:03 -How Yarden made his debut EP “The One Who Descends”30:50 - Carrying people along brings peace of mind33:45 - What makes Yabatech a creative hub?37:45 - Misdirected Ego is a bad thing, no one knows anything39:25 - Yarden’s musical influences 40:52 - Learning to use social media like Qing Madi, Odumodu & Rema45:57 - Breaking down the creative process behind “Muse”49:00 - Recording with Taves54:29 - Allowing creatives thrive 57:00 Nobody cares about the background once the content is good1:02:10 - Yarden’s strategy to reach 1 billion streams 1:05:55 - Why do Nigerians abandon the country when they succeed1:11:00 - Most interesting country where they listen to Yarden1:16:50 - What would a Yarden x Daft Punk song sound like?1:17:56 - Creating a safe space for artists1:19:45 - No one knows anything

With Burna Boy's international marketing for new album "I Told Them", Djaji Prime & The Bamyy examine his narrative of feeling underappreciated by Nigerians, what "I Told Them" sounds like and whether Burna is a good Nigerian Ambassador. They also discuss new albums from Ruger & Tekno, Jonzing World's new album, and much more. Cover artist: Burna Boy Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro/ Preview 3:12 - Burna's "I Told Them" Album Review 5:33 - Seyi Vibez & Burna's "Giza" 6:25 - Is "I Told Them" Outstanding? 10:27 - Burna's Theme of Feeling Unappreciated 12:23 - Reaction To Burna's Rollout Narrative 14:21 - Does Afrobeats Lack Substance? 17:17 - Is Burna A Good Nigerian Ambassador? 19:39 - Joe Budden Calls Out Burna Boy Over Listening Party 24:41 - Will Burna Boy Hit Billboard Charts? 25:45 - First Thoughts On "Ruger's Ru The World" 27:32 - Tekno "The More The Better" Album Review 28:21 - Initial Numbers From "I Told Them" 30:08 - Godzilla, Jonzing World's New Artiste 31:07 - Candy Bleakz Calls Out Bloody CIV Over Headies Nod 33:42 - Is Asake A Copycat? Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG

This week on Afropop's most Essential audio magazine; Djaji Prime & The Bamyy examine new Mavins signee "Lifesize teddy", delve into the essence of streaming farms, define what an industry plant is, and analyze exactly who Seyi Vibez' target demo is. They also discuss Olamide's "Unruly", Wani & Sarz and much more! Cover artist: Lifesize Teddy Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewavng Timestamps 0:00 - Intro/ Episode Trailer 0:58 - Afropop Corner 1:52 - Doja Cat / Kali Uchis / Sexyy Red New Music 3:10 - Is Sexxy Red An Industry Plant 11:38 - Life Size Teddy Bio 14:06 - Life Size teddy Track By Track Review 18:44 - Can Mavins Shift The Market Again? 21:27 - Olamide's "Unruly" 25:05 - What Is Seyi Vibez' Target Demo? 28:24 - Seyi Vibez' Top 5 Locations On Spotify 29:34 - Different Kinds Of Nigerian Listeners 39:16 - Portable & The Media 40:06 - New Wizkid Album? 44:36 - Wani & Sarz Are Razz 54:47 - What Is An Industry Plant? 58:01 - Industry Plant v Nepo Baby? 1:08:09 - Ads/ Stream Farms or Legit Views 1:12:56 - Is There Too Much Expectation On Tems? 1:14:55 - Is Tems' Brand Bigger Than Her Music? 1:18:04 - ILoveMakkonen Calls Out Metro Boomin, Sway Lee, Post Malone Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo Production & Distribution: VISIONARY STUDIOS #TheWavNG