Adetola Adelekan
The No-Stan Zone Podcast with Tiae
With over a decade of experience behind the mic as an Executive Producer and Radio Host of numerous shows in Nigeria and the U.S., Tiae (tee ay) brings a dynamic, fresh, and nuanced perspective on the events around the Nigerian and African music industry. Unbiased and appreciative of all creative talents, Tiae dives deep into the various genres and artists on the African continent, offering insights like never before. Tune in to new episodes every Monday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes
Episode 65 | Season 1 Ends 11.08.2025 8:50
On today's episode Tiae makes a big announcement. The first season of the podcast ends today. A big thank you to everyone who has made the podcast memorable; from the loyal listeners to our guests and even artists who have shown support in various ways. Although there isn't a scheduled date for the start of the next season, be assured that we will be back soon with bigger and better ideas on how t...
Episode 64 | Reekado Banks is what the industry needs | Consistently Tyla | More on Amaeya 14.07.2025 51:52
Today's episode starts with Tiae giving an update on his discoveries from the Amaeya's catalog which is absolute breathtaking (4:16); followed by reviews of new release from Tyla "Is It" (12:49), Fave "Intentions" (15:44), Clean Bandit ft Lloyiso "Believe" (19:48) also from Ghanian sensation Gyakie "Unconditional" (27:25). Finally a deep dive into the album one of the most fascinating Afrobeats ar...
Episode 63 | Amaeya sounds "Scary" | BNXN's Album Captain | Ghana's Kwame Eugene is always doing better 07.07.2025 1:06:42
The Pod starts with Tiae sharing his thoughts on the recent viral clip of Ghanian artist Amaarae about the state of Afrobeats today (3:20); An update to the faux Nigerian rap beef, it was all click bait for album release (13:19); New singles release by Amaeya, Kemuel, FirstKlaz, Kwame Eugene and Ckay (19:47); My rant about the Lack of Honesty being the root problem of the Nigerian music industry,...
Episode 62 | Olamide | Nigerian rappers opt for click bating | Afro-Gospel and the foreign theft of its IP 23.06.2025 1:03:33
The Pod started with a look at Legendary Rapper Olamide's new self-titled Album (3:26); followed the click baity rap beef between Odumodublack and Blaqbones (18:43); also Tiae's thoughts on Ric Hasani's new project "Lagos Lover Boy" (25:46); New Music by Victony "Glory" (39:08); Central Cee and Sexxy Red ride the Afrobeats wave (44:21); and finally a conversation about the Gospel music genre in Ni...
Episode 61 | BET Awards isn't any Nigerian's Inheritance | Iceprince finds his flow | Mayorkun the Artists' Artist 16.06.2025 1:07:02
A really eventful week for the Nigerian music scene. Tiae opens the pod talking about the industry needs to prioritize before we start conversations about "structures" i.e Seeing and believing in our collective Ingenuity (1:53); addressing the outrage by many fan fans both in Nigerian and diaspora about the BET awards giving Ayra Starr her awards back stage (23:41); and finally a deep dive in...
Episode 60!!! | Billboard Africa failing before it's starts? | Kizz Daniel Retirement? | Nikita Kering' setting the pace in 2025 09.06.2025 1:08:42
We Hit 60 Episodes!!!! A big thankyou to everyone for your support every week. Tiae dives into the news about American company, Billboard opening shop in Africa' why he thinks they have their feet in their mouth and more (5:00); Kizz Daniel has his Masters for 'New Era Album" and more (46:11); New music by Qing Madi - Ego (53:25); Nikita Kering' - Haina Pressure (59:48); BNXN ft FOLA - Very soon (...
Episode 59 | Kizz Daniel is the KING OF POP | Falz the Lawyer, the Artist, the Entertainer | Rowlene x Christer stun with new album 02.06.2025 57:43
Today's episode was a buffet of incredible music albums from 3 of Africa's best Artists. Kizz Daniel: Uncke K-Lemon Chase (4:52); Falz: The Feast: 21:00); Rowlene x Christer: Moments After (36:29); and finally Tiae's single of the week Tim Lyre ft Boj: Lock in (50:51). WZDWWJK86WJUKHEO To get involved, send your messages to nostanpod@gmail.com or follow on X (formerly known as twitter) @nostanpod...
Episode 58 | Styl Plus | P Square and the resurgence of Mr P | Will Seyi Vibez trade his authenticity for American fame | More on Carla Prata 26.05.2025 1:06:07
Today's episode starts with Tiae given a follow up about the fantastic Angolan-Portuguese artist, singer, songwriter and producer Carla Prata (3:00); as well as a celebration of Tyra Chantey's nomination for "Rookie artist" at the Swedish Music Awards (10:41); New music from Tiae's current favorite Ghanian artist Gyakie: Sankofa (15:30); A trip down memory lane about Legendary music group Styl Plu...
Episode 57 | The 2000s obsession with "Na Na" | Bridget Blue and Carla Prata| Afrobeats artists getting high off international acceptance 19.05.2025 1:03:08
Tiae starts today episode like never before sharing about the heaviness he has felt all week on the issue of Gaza and the war going on and the need for him to speak out (3:34); Happy wedding anniversary to Illbliss and family (13:17); What's the connection between the 2000s obsession with "Na Na" and the Nigerian music scene (16:08); New music by Koffee(38:43), Carla Prata (40:58) and Bridget Blue...
Bonus Episode | AMVCAs 2025 | African Fashion's Biggest Night 14.05.2025 1:34:09
In 2025 the AMCVAs isn't just an award show but African Fashion's biggest night. Culture Custodian's Senior Writer Seyi Lasisi joined me on the pod to all about the Cultural relevance of the AMVCAs to the Fashion Industry, winners and losers of the night but most importantly to celebrate African Brilliance, Creativity and Ingenuity. 0X5YPAM5LKOUY0YG To get involved, send your messages t...
Episode 55 | Why is Davido still signing artists | Tyla is Bliss | Creating a safe space for our Greats to retire 12.05.2025 1:06:36
This week Tiae starts the show sharing about how exciting it was MiDi KwaKwa found the podcast (5:13), followed by his thoughts on this week's new music by BNXN - Cutesy (23:01); Falz - Round of Applause (35:04); Ayox ft Qing Madi - What have you done (42:20); Mr Eazi - Lovee me now (48:48); Shansea ft NASRI - I'll be fine (52:08); and finally Tiae's thoughts on creating space for our Nigerian Gre...
Episode 54 | Unexpected Headies rant | Niniola's new hit is also a PSA | Rema Concert 05.05.2025 1:04:42
Tiae starts the show sharing what he's most grateful for after tunning a year older during the week. Then he gives an unexpected rant about the Headies and its emotionally abusive relationship with the Nigerian Music Industry following the conclusion of its most recent event (6:45); followed by a look at the newest releases this week from KOLD AF ft Prettyboy D-O (31:08), Burnaboy (39:27), Niniola...
Davido's number 5 | R&B Tiwa Savage is my favorite Tiwa Savage | FOLA has my attention 28.04.2025 1:06:48
The Podcast resumes this week with Tiae following up on his thoughts about newbie FOLA, going through his discography and listening to his latest single with Kizz Daniel (5:10); A deep dice into Davido's 5th studio album (19:29); Lil Kesh makes a comeback with a really good afro pop album FGI (42:02); R&B Tiwa Savage is out with a new single You4Me (53:29); Tim Lyre and Show Dem Camp combine o...
Episode 52 Shallipopi's LAHO shines | Another BurnaBoy crashout | Kizz Daniel 14.04.2025 1:03:42
As the weather gets warmer artists have began to release more music; Tiae dives into the freshest releases of the week from Kizz Daniel (8:30) to Bella Shmurda ft FOLA (19:06); Ghana's very own KiDi ft Gyakie (21:14); and finally Reekado Banks (25:52). Tiae ends the Pod drawing the connection between Shallipopi's viral single "LAHO" and Burnaboy's recent crashout. UYBRFPUFY5LKIVNW To get involved,...
Ruger vs Ruger | Tay Iwar's Rolls Royce EP | Joeboy in the Ocean of Joeboys | Odumodublack figures out the key 07.04.2025 1:06:58
Today's Pod starts with some deep introspection by Tiae on taking the time to slow down from daily hustle to take care of one's physical and mental health (00:39); Then an extensive look into some of the past week's releases by Tay Iwar - Reflection Station (9:44); Ruger - Blownboy RU (21:34); Joeboy - Viva Lavida (40:39); and Odumodublack - The Machine Is Coming (53:37) To get involved, send your...
Fridayy got scammed on his Naija features | Celebrating 50 Episodes | Magixx's mannequin album 31.03.2025 1:01:46
Celebrating 50 Episodes was how Tiae started the pod today, talking about the journey and sacrifices to get here (2:30); he then goes goes on an incredible rant about how "WE" have lowered the bar for who gets called a star using the high bar of Wande Coal's first album as reference (9:26); Tiae also spoke about the mediocre performances of Teni and Llona on Fridayy's recent album as well as new m...
The Decline of Producers and Rise of beat makers | MiDi KwaKwa | RU the newbie 24.03.2025 1:08:25
Tiae starts today's episode with details on the reason for his absence on the pod and thanks the listeners for their patience; then his thoughts on new music by MiDi KwaKwa (10:24), Iloyiso (29:04), RU (39:53) and more from around the NIgerian music scene; finally Tiae talks about "The decline of Music Producers and the Rise of beat makers and the impact of this ono the Nigerian music scene (51:42...
BIG NSG | KOLD AF's tweet is cooking | Which OG gets a second chance 03.03.2025 1:00:26
Tiae starts the pod with his thoughts on the Adeayo's "response" to the last episode about his article from a few months ago (2:04); new music by Craig David and Tiwa and more (10:56); Also a question was asked, If you could bring back an OG Nigerian artist in their prime, who would you choose? (29:21); NSG Album "Big 6" (32:06); and finally Tiae agrees with KOLD AF's tweet cooking the industry (4...
Samples Season | Addressing the viral tweet | Are artists reflecting their fan's reality 24.02.2025 1:02:15
This episode Tiae sarts the pod addressing his viral tweet about last weeks episode about the Headies. He dives deeply into his thoughts behind the tweet and touches in concrete steps needed to move toward (4:44); Oladips dissing the Headies and claiming rap is dead (22:43); New music by Burna boy and Lojay(28:09); Seyi Vibez recent drop and incredible growth (37:34); finally Tiae's strong push ba...
Foreignization of Afrobeats | The Headies and its Headaches | 255 17.02.2025 1:16:59
On this new episode, TIae starts with his review of some new music that were released this week (5:22); followed by a focus on projects from 255 (29:42) and Wani (41:53). The "Foreignization of Afrobeats" is an issue that Tiae shares his thoughts about as well (46:12); Finally Tiae talks about the release of "The Headies Awards" nominations and the "3 Pillars" needed for a successful awards show (...
Celebrating the Pod's One year Anniversary | Terry Apala | Qing Madi's Blueprint Error 10.02.2025 1:23:23
The No-Stan Zone Podcast is "ONE"!!!!!!! Tiae starts the pod sharing his thoughts on the podcast's progress over the past year and expressing gratitude to fans and guests(0:33); Is Afrobeats loosing fans as quickly as its gaining them?(15:35); A deep dive into new music from Peruzzi and NSG(26:41), Terry Apala's White and Black Album(43:06), and finally Qing Madi's new project (57:18) To get...
Young, Famous and African | Afro-Alte in defense mode | New Music 27.01.2025 1:07:47
The show starts this week with Tiae sharing his thoughts on the season 3 of the Neflix show "Young, Famous and African (4:33); then new music that caught his attention - Nikita Kering, Qing Madi, CDQ- (17:45); Burna and his recent escapades vs Bad bunny excellence (40:03); and finally Tiae gives his two cents on the topic of the week "Afro-Alte and its influence (54:15). 4OJQWBSECEWMNZFM To get in...
A three song Party | Nana Fofie loves deeply | Asake's indie tatoos 20.01.2025 1:01:37
Todays show start's with Tiae concluding his predictions for the next decade in Nigerian music (11:50); reviewing the new records that caught his attention from this past week(19:08); ; Shares his deep respect and love for Nana Fofie's new album (24:19) as well as some advise for new sensation Kold AF and her team (40:20) and finally the news about Asake's tatoos (48:01) PRBRB1HFAJBYESTQ To get in...
2025, The Beginning of a Defining Decade for Nigerian Music and the Industry (Afrobeats) 13.01.2025 1:10:41
Welcome to 2025! 🎉 Tiae kicks off the year with an exciting dive into the "Detty December" festivities, shining a spotlight on the unsung heroes who made it all happen. Join him as he celebrates these hidden stars and shares his bold predictions for the next decade in the Nigerian music industry. From new fan bases to independent artists, record labels to award shows—Tiae has the inside scoop on...
Thanks for giving me the "Greatest Gift" 23.12.2024 33:48
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