Episodes

  • We Told Them: Burna Boy, Ruger & Tekno New Album Reviews [37]
    Sep 6 2023

    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

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    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

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    37 mins
  • Lifesize Teddy, Streaming Farms & Seyi Vibez In London [36]
    Aug 19 2023

    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

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    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

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Travis’ “UTOPIA”, Wiz”Mid” & The Headies [35]
    Aug 3 2023

    This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return to discuss their picks for the Headies Awards 2023, discuss Wizkid's Tottenham stadium concert, and give their first review of Travis Scott's "Utopia". They also discuss Liya's new singles "I'm Done" & "Powerful", and the drama/ rumours surrounding her departure from Davido's DMW.


    Cover artist: Travis Scott

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    Timestamps

    0:00 - Intro/ Episode Trailer

    5:10 - Wizkid's Tottenham Stadium Show, Is This His Weakest era?

    20:08 - Headies Nominations

    22:17 - ROOKIE OF THE YEAR/ NEXT RATED

    45:52 - ALBUM OF THE YEAR

    48:10 - AG "Tequila Ever After”/ Psycho YP “Osapa London”

    53:10 - Liya's "I'm Done" & "Powerful”/ Leaving DMW

    57:07 - Simi's Drama For Features

    1:09:40 - Doja Cat Controversy

    1:16:28 - Utopia Review


    Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Is Fireboy Done (?): Davido's Cheating & Asake's Enigma [34]
    Jul 5 2023

    On this week's episode, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy share their thoughts on yet another new album from Seyi Vibez, dissect Davido's cheating scandal, discuss Fireboy's latest music and much more!


    Cover artist: Fireboy

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    Timestamps

    0:00 - Intro

    2:57 - Lady Donli's New Single

    6:15 - "Till Thy Kingdom Come" Review

    9:53 - Do The "Streets" Really Support Artists?

    11:14 - Nigerian Show Promoters Not Breaking Even?

    14:02 - Davido's Cheating Scandal

    19:36 - Nigerians Come For Libianca

    21:08 - Asake Doesn't Engage His Fans?

    26:52 - Is Rave & Roses A Classic?

    30:28 - Is Fireboy Done?

    33:12 - Elon Limiting Twitter Scrolls?


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    37 mins
  • Seyi Vibez vs Asake II: New Albums & Omah Lay's Deluxe [33]
    Jun 22 2023

    This week Djaji Prime & The Bamyy have the definitive answer to the Asake v Seyi Vibez debate as the two street-hop juggernauts drop new albums, plus their takes on Omah Lay’s “Boy Alone” deluxe and more.


    Cover artists: Asake & Seyi Vibez

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    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Intro

    3:32 - "Boy Alone" Deluxe Album Review

    8:24 - Afro-Introspection/ Afro-Depression

    12:30 - Asake "A work of Art" Review

    20:57 - Does WOA Lack Dynamism?

    24:34 - Album Of The Year Conversation

    26:06 - Seyi Vibez "Vibez Till Thy Kingdom Come" Review

    30:10 - Asake Promoting NO2

    32:10 - Is Seyi Vibez A Rapper?

    34:23 - Asake v Seyi Vibez Better Album

    46:46 - CKAY Sad Romance Deluxe

    47:46 - CKAY's Hallelujah Verse Yarns

    Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Davido & The New Cats: Burna Boy, Zilla Oaks & Bloody CIV [32]
    Jun 15 2023

    In this episode of The.Wav NG Podcast, Afropop's most essential duo Djaji Prime & The Bamyy discuss Davido's shady comments towards Burna Boy, Zilla Oaks' departure from Apex Village, Bloody Civilian's new EP "Anger Management", as well as KCEE's "Ojapiano" and much more.

    Cover artists: Davido, Burna Boy & Bloody Civilian

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    TIMESTAMPS

    0:00 - Intro/ Afropop Corner

    3:08 - KCEE Ojapiano & JHus x Drake

    5:28 - Amaarae/ Seyi Vibez New Albums Review

    15:07 - Bloody Civilian Profile/ "Anger Management" Review

    21:58 - Bringing Nigerian Diversity to Afropop Music

    25:14 - Davido & The "New Cats"

    37:36 - Do Nigerians Hate Burna Boy?

    43:41 - Did Nonso Amadi Commit Career Suicide?

    52:08 - Zilla Oaks v Apex Village

    1:05:02 - Is Odumodu Reviving Alte Music?

    1:16:45 - Paybac Rushed Off-Stage For MI Abaga

    1:26:56 - Hilda's Dog Meat Controversy

    1:31:30 - AOT2's "The Year Of Death"


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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Elon Musk Boys (&Girls): Renewed Hope & Art As Commodity (31)
    Jun 1 2023

    Afropop's most dynamic duo, Djaji Prime & The Bamyy return for another jam packed edition of the show. In this edition they breakdown new releases from Joeboy, Nonso Amadi & others, examine the "Yahoo" connections on Elon Musk boys, discuss art as a commodity following coronation and inauguration performances from Tiwa Savage & Buju/ BNXN respectively, and much more!


    Cover artist: JHus & Shallipopi


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    Timestamps

    0:00 - Intro

    3:31 - Teni's "No Days Off"

    5:27 - J Hus Album Coming?

    7:30 - Blaqbonez & Ludacris

    11:51 - Joeboy Album

    14:37 - Nonso Amadi "When It Blooms" Overview

    17:43 - Wande Coal Legend/ No Legend Review

    25:00 - Is "Elon Musk Boys" About Yahoo?

    30:12 - Utopia Soon?

    31:05 - Taylor Swift/ Ice Spice Drama

    34:56 - Tina Turner & Abusive Lyrics

    39:08 - Should Artists Have A Sensitivity Coach?

    48:45 - Seyi Vibez v Asake (Again)

    57:49 - Tinubu Inauguration Concert (Renewed Hope)

    1:01:15 - Tiwa Savage's Coronation Performance/ Art As a Commodity

    1:09:02 - AMVCA Controversy

    1:12:17 - The Wav Polls (Tems v Tiwa Savage)


    Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo


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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Legend or No Legend: Wande Coal's Album, Met Fits & The Price of Creativity [30]
    May 12 2023

    This is week on Afropop's most essential show, Djaji Prime and The Bamyy dissect Burna Boy & Tems' Met Gala fits, discuss Rema's "secret" show, give praise to Victor Osimhen, preview what to expect from Wande Coal's upcoming album "Legend or No Legend", and much more.


    Cover artist: Tems

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    Timestamps

    0:00 - Intro


    2:42 - Burna Boy & Tems At Met Gala


    4:00 - Met's Theme: Analysing Burna's Fit


    10:54 - Rema & Asake To Headline O2 Arena


    13:46 - Rema's Secret Rave In Lagos


    21:27 - YKB's Yusful Music EP


    24:47 - Do Young Creatives Get Paid Enough In Nigeria?


    28:06 - A Cycle of Business & Creativity


    31:03 - Creatives Balance Your Value & Reality


    35:28 - Osimhen The New Football GOAT


    36:32 - Where Is Travis? 


    40:47 - Good Afropop Album Arts


    44:08 - What To Expect From Wande Coal's "Legend Or No Legend"


    45:40 - Wande Coal's New Gen Inspirees


    49:18 - Niniola Hints At New Album


    50:54 - Does Niniola Have a Defining Album?


    56:51 - AI Music, Legality & Creativity


    1:00:23 - Ed Sheeran Wins Marvin Gaye Suit


    1:01:59 - Why Do Artists Sample Marvin Gaye So Much


    Cover art designed by Djaji Prime & Shina Ladipo

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    1 hr and 7 mins