Yung Miami says Tyla’s Chanel ripped off her unreleased song she played for her
Tyla is having an incredible 2025 run
Davido doing a Nigerian tour is a big win for the culture
MAVO’s verse on CKay’s Body might be weak, but the song will still pop
Blaqbonez’s No Excuses is easily a top 5 album this year
There’s too much music dropping to truly appreciate the good ones, in another era, they’d probably be classics
Buju isn’t great at concerts, he performs better in intimate live sessions
Asake’s NPR Tiny Desk was good, but we’ve seen better performances from others in the culture
FIDO’s issues with his marketing team slowed down his rise
BOJ should be way bigger than he currently is
Young Jonn’s Cash Flow didn’t live up to its potential
Young Jonn needs to switch it up, his recent songs all sound alike
Joeboy nails his rollouts, but the songs don’t stick
ZERRY DL’s drops this year haven’t impressed
ZERRY DL won’t make it to Next Rated
Shallipopi’s HIM didn’t live up to the hype
Zlatan’s not an album artist and that’s okay
Gospel artists shouldn't collaborate with secular artists
South Gidi is a fire release and Abangani stands out as the best of the three
Five songs that’ll dominate December 2025
On the latest But What Do I Know episode, Jojo is back and the hosts discuss a range of topics from Jojo's apparent 'beef' with Adekunle Gold to the albums that dropped. Catch it all here
Odumodu takes more shots at Blaqbonez, will there be a response?
Did TML Vibez really betray Seyi Vibez?
Davido might have a new hit on the way for December
Is the Oblee remix with Wizkid coming too late?
Afrobeats Grammy submissions show we’re getting bolder
Does Afrobeats need a reset or are we just oversaturated with music?
Ladipoe might be chasing a hit right now
Tekno’s still chasing another hit but nothing is sticking.
Adekunle Gold’s FUJI was good, just not Fuji enough
9ice’s music might be too Yoruba-centric for casual listeners
Ayra Starr should be working with more rappers
Zaylevelten nailed it with the slangs and production on then 1t g0t crazy
Nigerians might’ve moved on from Zinoleesky, but his fanbase still rides
Davido’s Holy Water isn’t a hit
Famous Pluto’s Hot Hot sounds reheated
LOJAY’s XOXO didn’t disappoint, but it didn’t wow either
Blaqbonez deserves credit for staying relevant this long
INDUSTRY MACHINE starts strong but drags long enough to lose the listener
On this episode, we’re joined by Emaxee, co-founder of Notesphere. He shares why the platform was created and his plans for a collective of artists expected to release some of the most exciting music later this year.
We also cover the big conversations shaping Afrobeats today, from Odumodu’s claim as Nigeria’s top rapper, to Burna Boy’s run with the best albums amongst the Big 3, Adekunle Gold’s impressive rebrand, the state of Ghanaian music, and the question of whether Mavo is truly ready for a European tour.
A deep dive into music, culture, and the business powering it.
Is Odumodu the best rapper in Nigeria right now?
Burna Boy makes the best albums out of the Big 3
Adekunle Gold’s rebrand is one of the best transitions in Afrobeats
Davido’s 2025 features have been under the radar
TML Vibez’ new branding could unlock international success
Peruzzi should’ve gone on a singles run before dropping an album
Fireboy DML finds himself again with Pheelz on their collab EP
Mavin Records needs to sign a street artist
Is Mavo really ready to tour Europe?
Artists need to build a community before going mainstream
Odumodu’s social media presence keeps him close to his fans
Ghanaian artists can’t thrive until they fully tap into the local scene
BWDIK is easily top 3 music podcasts in the culture
Odumodu is the new Olamide
On the latest episode, we're joined by a special guest, Ella who is an event planner/styler but also a "music girlie", Here's a range of topics we debated on.
A-Q and MI beef could turn into a rap civil war
Asake’s MONEY might be a surprise drop
Tiwa Savage is no longer top 3 among Afrobeats women
FOLA is leading the race for Next Rated
DJ Tunez, FOLA & Wizkid’s One Condition is one of the best songs this year
Blaqbonez came weak on the Hennessy Amapiano Cypher
Tay Iwar made Wizkid’s True Love what it is
Difference Size is easily top 5 on Love, Damini
Nobody is checking for new 9ice music today
Mavo is getting a lot of attention right now
KELEBU would’ve been the worst track on HEIS
Young Jonn’s Cash Flow sounds like every other Young Jonn song
Elestee can rap, but she needs better hooks
Skales works better as a singles artist than an album artist
Rising artists with motion will always get noticed by the big names
Top 5 underrated projects of 2025
We have Jojo back on the latest episode of But What Do I Know and we discuss a host of hot topics in Afrobeats. Listen and share #BWDIK
Omah Lay accuses Rema of stealing from him
Did fans spark the Burna Boy–Wizkid fallout?
Odumodu shows he can really rap
Is Magixx struggling to deliver a hit?
Seyi Vibez at TBS was a big moment but his performance was underwhelming
Blaqbonez deserves more credit for his versatility
TAVES and the challenge of dropping a hit in Nigeria
Billboard overlooked major Afrobeats classics
Most anticipated Afrobeats albums
Made Kuti says Femi Kuti’s 24 shows in a month deserved more spotlight
MI Abaga and A-Q beef might be brewing
Kaestyle calls out Donawon as Omah Lay parts ways with him
Ayra Starr’s Hot Body is an instant summer hit
Dynamite might be the weakest track from Wizkid’s feature run
Buju BNXN has more hits than Seyi Vibez but Seyi’s fanbase is bigger
Rema’s Is It a Crime fell short of commercial expectations
Nigerian artists shine bright on Gunna’s new album
Wave$tar should’ve been on Escaladizzy II
Amaarae’s Black Star surprisingly carries little Ghanaian influence
Nigerian artists have stopped touring locally, bring it back
Fola is on track to win Next Rated
Should D’banj finally hang up the mic?
Tyla says “We Wanna Party” came from South Africa
Is Tyla biting Ayra Starr’s style too much?
Should MI really be releasing music only to paying fans?
Shallipopi’s Laho didn’t need all these remixes
Can Laho really win a Grammy?
DJ Tunez shouldn't have thrown Fola on an Amapiano beat with Wizkid
Burna Boy, Wizkid & Tems might be the first Afrobeats artists to get Hollywood Walk of Fame stars
Morayo vs 5IVE vs Olamide vs NSOW: who dropped the best project?
Burna's No Sign of Weakness falls short of the hype
Runtown is dropping another EP… after ghosting the last one
Top 5 albums of the year so far
Odumodu and Blaqbonez beef just got realer
Tems’ Leading Vibe Initiative is quietly building her legend status
Burna Boy never misses when it comes to movie soundtracks
J Hus, Asake & Gold deserve the same respect as Burna Boy & Dave’s Location
Does BNXN really sound monotonous or are people just reaching?
Wizkid needs to do more orchestral shows like his Hollywood Bowl set
Shallipopi, Zerry DL & Famous Pluto should just drop a joint tape already
A-Q ends the God’s Engineering trilogy in full chaos mode
Lasmid & TML Vibez dropped one of the best albums this year
Mr Eazi taps back into his old sound on Attention
Burna Boy was clearly teting the waters ahead of his album drop
Is it time for a FAVE album?
Is Carpe Diem Olamide’s best work to date?
Runtown dropped an EP… then disappeared without a word
Ayo Maff’s debut album received bad reviews
Terry G might be plotting a comeback
- Why is BET still handing African artists awards backstage?
- Nigerian artists get mad when songwriters claim credit for songs that they indeed wrote, but why?
- Songwriting gets a lot of disrespect from Nigerian music fans
- Nigerian producers might actually be better than their American counterparts
- Odumodu is on a ridiculous feature run right now
- Runtown let fans down again, still no album
- Uncle K might be the best EP out in recent times
- Ice Prince sounds reborn on the new STARTERS EP with Chopstix
- The KAZEZ have worked with a lot of artists in the industry
- What P-Square’s split meant for The KAZEZ
- Qing Madi’s new sound might be veering into ‘sad girl’ territory
- Zerry DL keeps recycling the same sound on every track- Falz album was underwhelming
- Maleek Berry’s debut album sounds nine years too late
We’re joined by Cindy Ihua, the powerhouse behind Psycho YP’s moves. She chops it up with us about the leaked Rema and YP track, an unreleased Rick Ross collab, managing Azanti, directing music videos, and how YP kicked off his music journey.
From law to music, Cindy wears many hats and she breaks it all down on this episode. You definitely want to tap in.
With You Probably Should Have Been the Lead Single for 5IVE
The Psycho YP and Rema Leak Almost Caused Tensions
Why Don’t Nigerian Rappers Get Love from Mainstream Afrobeats Artists?
Spotify Played a Big Role in Skales' Comeback
Nigerian Listeners Have Moved On from Crayon’s Sound
Obsession with Numbers Is Ruining How We Enjoy Afrobeats
SIRAHEEM Is Too Arrogant Without the Music to Back It Up
Tiwa Savage’s You4Me Is Blowing Up on Socials
Cindy Ihua Answers Rapid-Fire Questions and Picks Her Big 3 Across Afrobeats Categories
Zinoleesky’s Gen Z album might just be Top 3 this year
Is Seyi Vibez officially the hottest artist in Nigeria right now?
Wizkid’s nonchalance with promotion is dimming his star power
Is Wizkid co-signing rising stars to stay in the conversation?
Burna Boy’s ‘Tatata’ might be his next major hit
Burna Boy moves like he doesn’t rate his Nigerian fans
Tekno was once in the Big 3 talks before Burna Boy took over
Famous Pluto heading to Europe — too soon, or a smart move?
Nigerians seem to have quietly moved on from FIDO
Nigerian Hip-Hop desperately needs more strategic collabs
Ice Prince reconnects with Chopstix; STARTERS EP loading
Davido has the hottest song in Nigeria right now
Odumodu and his camp still taking shots at Blaqbonez, is he going to respond?
Rema positions himself as part of the Big 4 at MSG
Why isn't Tiwa Savage’s new release getting the buzz it deserves?
Tiwa’s current industry status might be holding her music back
Kizz Daniel is quietly on a feature run
Zinoleesky’s debut album was better than expected
Skales’ Shake Body is blowing up again
Prettyboy DO has dropped three solid albums in his discography
The Headies Awards was an underwhelming show this year
Niniola’s Ginger Me mighthave good intentions but could also be sending the wrong message
Is Elestee’s branding making it harder for people to discover her music
Nigerian music still struggles to embrace R&B and Reggae
Easyscope is the artist to watch
Fireboy never misses on a feature
Rema and Tems still don’t have a classic album
Burna Boy also needed the Laho remix
Odumodu still taking shots at Blaqbonez
Fola might be the hottest street artist in Nigeria right now
Davido’s 5IVE is good, but weak lyrically
Fireboy isn’t on the same level as Asake, Tems, and Rema right now
If BNXN drops, it could be a top 3 album this year
Burna on the Laho remix didn’t sound fresh
Does Amaarae have the biggest Ghanaian song ever?
Wizkid’s Tribeca documentary is long overdue
Trap Rema might need to retire
Kizz Daniel has more hits than Tiwa Savage and Burna Boy
Mayorkun’s new track doesn't sound good
Rema’s Bout U might be Song of the Year
Boy Spyce’s music feels watered down
Adekunle Gold doesn’t have more hits than Tiwa Savage
Ice Prince had one of the best runs in Naija hip-hop
Joeboy’s Viva Lavida is sounding flat
Laho might be Shallipopi’s best song yet
No real buzz yet around Burna Boy's No Sign of Weakness
MI2 vs Talk About It, which is the better album?
Mohits vs Kennis, who had the bigger run?
Where does Mavin rank compared to Mohits?
BlownBoy Ru is good, but not his best work
The Machine Is Coming rollout is really great
Skales’ Shake Body is quietly making a comeback
Santi’s Subaru Stream is an underrated way to rollout music
Is Khaid just a low-budget Rema?
Who’s really the Prince of the Streets?
Is Odumodu the true Voice of the Streets?
Blaqbonez vs. Odumodu, who fires the first shot?
Did Asake really take shots at Fally Ipupa?
New Wizkid snippet should stay in the vault
Davido’s Be There Still falls short lyrically
Tems makes history as the first to sell out The Dome in Johannesburg
Ruger’s upcoming album has the streets waiting
If MI drops, it could be the best album of the year
Qing Madi is bigger than Fave?
Odumodu’s Nigerian campus tour is one to watch
WIZARD CHAN and Odumodu need to drop more collabs
Kcee’s ABEG should have stayed in the studio
- Did we have better music in 2024 compared to 2023?
- Shallipopi didn't have a good year
- Rema has more hits than D'banj
- Victony's album is great but it wasn't as big as expected.
- Ayra's The Year I Turned 21 doesn't have great replay value.
- Blaqbonez didn't have a good 2024
- Jesse Jagz ranks higher than Blaqbonez in Chocolate City history
- Dapper Music issues with artists
- Davido has a sure hit in FUNDS when it drops - Is Morayo better than Made In Lagos - Burna with a subpar verse on new Eric Belinger song - Has Olamide lost his star power on features?
- Skales is still stuck in the past
- SIRAHEEM fumbled Bad Bitch Syndrome
- What happened to Teni? - The new Basketmouth album is underwhelming
-Zerry DL and Shallipopi should do a joint show this December
- Gunna is coming to Lagos this December
- Is J Hus a good feature for Rema's Is It A Crime
- Kizz Daniel has a hit song every year and has more hit songs locally than his peers
- Why does Vector feature singers and still sing on the song
- Yemi Alade calling out Cool FM on Twitter
