Show notes
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
