Cha Cha Nation!
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast!

Today, we're diving into Nobody Like Zaza, the fourth studio album from Nigerian Afropop sensation L.A.X, released on April 10, 2025. This 13-track masterpiece is a vibrant blend of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and contemporary African rhythms, showcasing L.A.X’s artistic growth and musical versatility.

The album features an all-star lineup including: Fireboy DML, Pheelz, Niniola, DJ Rosco, Ajebo Hustlers, Clemzy, Joeboy, Young Jonn, Taves, Ayo Maff, and Bhadboi OML.

The production is just as stellar, with contributions from: Godomar, NYRP, Mercury, Dibs, Smeez, Dean, OG Sterling, Clemzy, FJ Beats, and Ragee.

Press play now to hear my full breakdown, track-by-track thoughts, and why this album might just be L.A.X’s best yet!

Stream the album here: Nobody Like Zaza on Spotify

My people, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Music Review Series on your award-winning music podcast Cha Cha Music Review Podcast with your truly, Hafeestonova, Your Musical Plug and the Creator of the Energy Force or like someone recently called me, African Music Amplifier.

1. Ayra Starr ft. Wizkid- Gimme Dat https://open.spotify.com/track/1k51Q6GFWBbsaWlBB2gnzo?si=1e02d75668204b21

2. Shallipopi ft. Burna Boy - Laho Remix https://open.spotify.com/track/4DREBgUie15tAPq9KQqe2c?si=19801959f08a4f10

3. Ida Banton - Woza https://open.spotify.com/track/58GA6ogxMNO5aEGnW9fbly?si=d2636fde749543c4

4. Fola ft. Kizz Dainel – Lost https://open.spotify.com/track/3wdV4OJ37JdoLyUJMm50UW?si=1643955c9f6549d4

5. Tiwa Savage - You4Me https://open.spotify.com/track/6HGL76EoYOTR2ETqucHxPA?si=72044b5a9f8d4b65

6. Runtown -Do Me https://open.spotify.com/track/2m8yLRwDDjKh3CWSTLqEdN?si=f3310806bc0b4631

7. Jzyno ft. The Game - Go Down https://open.spotify.com/track/34TdvmT0k6606XHNBUwF9H?si=8eab1fcb52724967

8. Ma Gang Official ft. Costa Titch x Stonebwoy x Chelsea Sloan x Phantom Steeze- Smooth Criminal https://open.spotify.com/track/5se5uYbYY0aBfeDP2nVCj1?si=46a35a445d424dde

Cha Cha Geng welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on your award-winning podcast, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, my name is Hafeestonova and today I will be talking about Erigga Latest album titled G.O.A.T

Artist: Erigga

Album: G.O.A.T

Features: Phyno, Ajebo Hustlers, Bella Shmurda, Big Klef, JaQi, Great Adamz and Kashcpt.

Producers: CriticJed, AyeePeWRLD, Pvki,Slimkay, Dummex, Thesis Beatz, OG Sterling, Kulboy, 1SAUSED, OMGIVAAA2X, Abel Lead us, Rvmen

Album Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/6vNtI8WqFszCyAQhGlShtF?si=7zU2sRoOReCMoevHLdRpkg

Ladies and gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, welcome to a new dispensation, yes, it’s a new season of the Cha Cha Music Review Series, the 6th season to be precise, damn, let me just say thank you to all the Cha Cha Geng that has continue to stay with me all through the years, you are the real MVP, thank you for all your love and support.

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1. Lojay ft. Odeal– Mwah https://open.spotify.com/track/3kea45Zl41BwV83RxCxBbw?si=ac346901c52f47bd

2. Rema - Bout U https://open.spotify.com/track/3qS4spuVywoeh9uGIpRuQh?si=356e74167129409c

3. Reekado Banks – Mukutu https://open.spotify.com/track/71d4wliLLDL2fhUcwalp11?si=cffde78a322c4ba3

4. Bella Shmurda ft. Fola -Dangbana Riddim https://open.spotify.com/track/07eJSSPcNlkR34wVlkrCcY?si=d2c9ae8d73124439

5. Kizz Daniel Ft. Angelique Kidjo x Johnny Drille -Abeni https://open.spotify.com/track/2Wj5YuUfvbAOzA2kxRlnqi?si=3eb557a06ede4c46

6. Johnny Drille ft. Fireboy DML - Angelina https://open.spotify.com/track/4HclkElcH5XYdWZNxeuIvn?si=0d4760ae53c84f6d

7. Olivetheboy ft. Sarkodie – Bend https://open.spotify.com/track/4LN7BAe5snUpAqFffvxQZE?si=34f5f5f2e81e4eee

8. Didi B ft. Naira Marley -Fatumata https://open.spotify.com/track/1qbmBZepH02Lyfc1hdo3hz?si=fb35042c1d6a48a8

9. Lil Kesh ft. Monkay- Don’t Bother Me https://open.spotify.com/track/4NGKfHySAPw7810jTT3cwC?si=86e5a1cca96a4e79

Cha Cha Nation, your musical plug and the creator of the Energy Force, Hafeestonova, is back with another mind-blowing conversation on the Cha Cha Let’s Talk Music Series, exclusively on your award-winning podcast, Cha Cha Music Review Podcast.

Today, I took a trip down memory lane to discuss something funny and creative that used to be a staple on albums. These elements played a huge role in making an album great, but sadly, we rarely see them these days.

Yes, I’m talking about skits! Skits used to be an essential part of albums back when CDs were still dominant—before streaming platforms took over. So, in this episode, I’ll be revisiting some of my favourite album skits.

Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Let's Talk Music Series on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast.

Today, myself and Jeremiah Ose Edo popularly known as Ose or Iam_smeezy on his socials spoke about the importance of a good album intros

Ose is an Afrobeats Talent Manager, Music Curator, Music Executive who has a degree in Music Business Management

Now press Play to listen to that conversation way dey burst brain

Cha Cha Nation, Your Musical Plug and the Creator of the Energy Force ;Hafeestonova is back with another episode of the Cha Cha End of the Year Series.

In today's episode, I will be talking about the Most Heard Artistes on Radio in 2024

Press Play to find out who made it to the top 10

Cha Cha Nation, it's that time of the year when I start to give you the scorecard of your favourite artistes for the year 2024, who were the top gainers? who did you listen to the most? who had the biggest song?

All of these and more is what I will be providing in the Cha Cha End of the Year Series which is supported by TurnTableCharts

To kick off the series I will start with the Top 10 Most Streamed Artistes of 2024

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Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, I am Hafeestonova, Your Musical Plug and the Creator of the Energy Force.

Today I did a deep review of Wizkid’s 6th studio album titled Morayo, press play to listen to what the album has to offer.

Artiste: Wizkid

Title: Morayo

Released Date: November 22, 2024

Tracks: 16

Features: Brent Faiyaz, Asake, Jasmine Sullivan, Anaïs Cardot, and Tiakola.

Producers: P. Prime, P2J, Damedame

Album Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/3dLXfyaG1kYeSQknLs2LP1?si=38660fd439844328

Ladies and gentlemen of the Cha Cha Nation, all music lovers across the globe, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast with yours Musically, Hafeestonova.

Today I will be talking about Niniola’s Third Studio album titled Press Play.

Press Play to know if the album is worth listening to or not

Artiste: Niniola

Title: Press Play

Tracks: 14

Released Date: 13th September 2024

Features: Magicsticks, Akeem Adisa, Oskido, Kah Lo, Pheelz, Smangori,

Producers: Magicsticks, Oskido, Caltonic SA, Niphkeys, Nektunez, Mega Beatz, Pheelz, Smangori, Mzwandile Ngwenya, Senzo Sibiya, Thokozani Madonsela, Runcheck, Magic Boi, Smeez, Dean, DJ Shawn

Album Link: https://open.spotify.com/album/5wV2Moflz96nWgiuVdju0e?si=WxTrrQqjS5itcrvqNxEEEA

Cha Cha Nation, Happy Holidays, I hope you are having a musical holiday and if that's not the case, your Musical Plug is back with the best of African Music

In today's episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, I spoke about the latest album coming from one of the OGs of rap as much as Africa is concerned, his name is Sinzu and the album is titled Dear Afrobeats

Press Play to enjoy

Artiste: Sinzu

Title: Dear Afrobeats

Released Date: 26th July 2024

Tracks: 11

Features: Xela, Czure, David Acekeyz, Hunkie Beats, Oje Beatz,

Producers: Dremo, M.I Abaga, Czure, Rahdo, Odumodublvck, Mojoaf

Oh boy music lovers across the globe, this Friday was indeed a good Friday or should I say heavyweight Friday as some of the heavyweight artist in Africa decided to bless us with their latest singles

Of course, as your musical plug way I be, I’m here to connect you to those sound, so relax and chill as I tell you which songs is worth your while and which song you shouldn’t bother listening to.

That said, welcome to the Seventeen episodes of the Cha Cha Music Review Series, on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast, my name is Hafeestonova; Your Musical Plug and the Creator of the Energy Force

1. Wizkid ft. Brent Faiyaz. Piece of my Heart https://open.spotify.com/track/2nYeyMeqYDiFSYYtl2BWD6?si=5598eb94bfe44437

2. BNXN x Rema - Fi Kan We Kan https://open.spotify.com/track/771KDfpsOtJPQmocQpMdkR?si=2f546a13baf64f20

3. Ckay ft. The Cavemen -Addicted https://open.spotify.com/track/3GiwhPBfi4zqKl1qDPBy1i?si=11285dacdae44b38

4. Lojay – Falling https://open.spotify.com/track/5ubkegvlxFY0q6vtGUwlMI?si=60568705c64a41b3

5. Tiwa Savage- Forgiveness https://open.spotify.com/track/07OJogL5UIkQJSMsrheV8S?si=656da076b14b4c3f

6. Naria Marley ft. Zinoleesky x Vusic- Kowope https://open.spotify.com/track/427Ghtd3sYoYAy1xVBVatt?si=832cd7a5cd094cbd

7. Nasty C ft. Leeka Beats xDaliwonga x Zee Nxumalo x Yumbs- Life of the Party https://open.spotify.com/track/3e9PrK2BWv8zb21YJ8W4Zu?si=76778e797abf4cd5

8. Kidi - 4Life https://open.spotify.com/track/3KyDrb3w6pBUprzwwhSRRX?si=89a82035ec3c444c

9. Blaqbonez - Emeka Dance https://open.spotify.com/track/0JPOsyqfQshF8ejvGCTBgG?si=8139204204dc4eeb

10. Erigga ft. Kashcpt -DSC https://open.spotify.com/track/7HwSQoHXqMX3JlAh2qnDgd?si=5d627836ff504b16

11. M.anifest ft. The Cavemen -Puff Puff https://open.spotify.com/track/6NMuQPXrTjnolGuttpu5Xy?si=a7193059bca946ac

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, member of the Cha Cha Nation and all music lovers across the globe, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series on the Cha Cha Music Review Podcast.

I’m your humble host, Hafeestonova, Your Musical Plug and the Creator of the Energy Force and I greet you specially.

Today’s album review will be about Oxlade from Africa by Oxlade

Artist: Oxlade

Album: OFA (Oxlade from Africa)

Tracks: 16

Release Date: September 20, 2024

Features: Sarkodie, Tomi Owo, Ojahbee, Wande Coal, Flavour, Fally Ipupa, Dave, Bobi Wine, Popcaan,

Producers: Timmy, Dre Skull, Spax, TUC, Dennis Hope Yasso, Egar Boi, Ozedikus, Magicsticks, TMXO, KLEM, P. Prime, Puff AmiYumi, Ojahbee, Godwyn,

Album Link

https://open.spotify.com/album/1QCCsP9vKzAFLklbRwvTC5?si=8LGztdNZSoGVJSoYEPsb9w

Cha Cha Nation, welcome to another episode of the Cha Cha Album Review Series.

Today, I did a review of the Fireboy DML 4th Studio album.

Artist: Fireboy DML

Album: Adedamola

Tracks; 14

Release Date: August 29

Features: Lagbaja, Lojay, Seun Kuti, Jon Batiste, DJ Spinall,

Producers: Bassiqally, Nxrth, BLAISEBEATZ, Semzi, Eskeez, ID Cabasa, Jon Batiste, Pheelz, Drexbeats Magicstickz, Telz, Godomar

Album Link

https://open.spotify.com/album/0mxle2p72zngkE9p4KAE0A?si=3c643bb09ea04822

I greet you specially, if you are listening to me for the first time.

The Cha Cha EP Compilation Series is where I get to bring you some of those music EPs that I know many of you might not listen to probably because the artist isn’t popular yet or perhaps because you think the artist is past his/her prime.

So I listen to these project and I come here to talk about those that are worth listening to, I mean why not, after all, I’m Your Musical plug

1. Ruggedman- The Micheal Stephens Experiment https://open.spotify.com/album/1ZEQv0VBbKukVsjZnnZn8k?si=129296b427eb4021

2. Nasboi -In Nasboi I Trust (I.N.I.T). https://open.spotify.com/album/5lYbZkWrhzaG2HDMpP42pt?si=941579c22be24ed4

3. Zyno Topboy - Agnuis Dei https://open.spotify.com/album/4Dw1fjBKbTt681nIhElBV1?si=fd7b9f2327aa48dd

4. Xsmile-Love and Light https://open.spotify.com/album/7DDbhPkNgziBBxqP5rtfBA?si=90647dd269204281

5. Taves– Are You Listening https://open.spotify.com/album/23csADVrKk0TsKL5z9tqEh?si=757ebf6fcde44843

Cha Cha Nation, in this episode of the Cha Cha Let's Talk Music Series, I spoke about a serious matter, you can call this an Open Letter to All the Gatekeepers of Afrobeats

You have to listen to get the full gist

Link About TurnTableCharts Episode

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HlkdIxMzDc8Pmth0Y4lXU?si=JlQm3lg5T-KNIubBEuPCYQ