Fresh off The Boat Podcast

Send us Fan Mail AFROBEATS DRAMA IS HEATING UP! FOLA returns with his star-studded album '9', featuring Davido, Ayra Starr, BNXN, Darkoo, Bella Shmurda and Zlatan! But does it live up to the hype? Mavo faces backlash as old tweets resurface Blaqbonez and Asake's unexpected bromance gets people talking DJ Akademiks sparks controversy with his claims about why Burna Boy can't per...

Send us Fan Mail This is more than just an interview, it’s a conversation with two men who were there before Afrobeats became a global phenomenon. JJC Skillz and Blackface Naija join Fresh Off The Boat for an unfiltered conversation about the real history of Afrobeats, from London and Lagos to the global stages we see today. JJC takes us back to the days of JJC & 419 Squad, his early relations...

Send us Fan Mail Davido and Erigga are at the centre of a heated exchange after Erigga’s shade post sparks a fiery response. We break down what happened and whether this is turning into a full blown beef. Plus, Konga goes off on Don Jazzy, Wande Coal and Afrobeats’ Big 3 — Wizkid, Davido & Burna Boy.  Konga is a veteran Nigerian singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer known for pioneering str...

Send us Fan Mail Poco Lee’s UK arrest takes another turn as details of the alleged charges emerge. Burna Boy delivers a huge performance at Podium Zwart, while Wizkid reacts to the explosive ODUMODUBLVCK vs Blaqbonez fight. We break down the biggest stories shaking Afrobeats right now. Subscribe for more Afrobeats news, Nigerian music, celebrity drama, entertainment news and unfiltered podcast dis...

Send us Fan Mail Davido and Wande Coal are going at it. What started as a dispute over a song has reportedly turned personal with both Afrobeats stars trading jabs online. We break down the Davido vs Wande Coal beef and ask how things got this far. We also get into the latest chapter of the Odumodublvck vs Blaqbonez feud including reports that a woman may be at the centre of the fallout between th...

Send us Fan Mail Stonebwoy BREAKS SILENCE on Shatta Wale Beef, P-Square Drama, Ghana Music’s Struggles & Afrobeats Shatta Wale is a Ghanaian reggae and Afro dancehall artist, songwriter and entertainer. Originally performing under the name Bandana, he reinvented himself as Shatta Wale and became one of Ghana’s most influential and controversial music stars. Known for hits including “Dancehall...

Send us Fan Mail Tyla is facing growing backlash online after calls for Nigerians to boycott her upcoming show in Nigeria, with many fans citing South Africa's history of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians. Is the criticism justified, or is the outrage misplaced? We also discuss bestselling author Tomi Adeyemi and her surprising statement distancing herself from the highly anticipated Child...

Send us Fan Mail Asake has surprised fans with the release of his MONEY Live Album, but has he done enough to cement his place among the biggest names in Afrobeats? In this episode, we break down the live album, Asake's incredible rise, and tackle one of the biggest debates in African music today: Is Asake officially part of the Afrobeats BIG 3? Can he compete with the likes of Burna Boy, Wiz...

Send us Fan Mail Burna Boy is set for another major global moment with his reported appearance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show. In this episode, we discuss what the opportunity means for his career, Afrobeats and African music on the world stage. Has Burna Boy now become Africa’s biggest global music export? Could performing at the FIFA World Cup Final be even bigger than the Super...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast, we're breaking down the biggest stories shaking up Afrobeats and African entertainment. A viral video appears to show Wizkid walking past media personality Shopsydoo (Adesope Olajide) without acknowledging him. Was it intentional, or is social media reading too much into the moment? We also discuss the controversy surrounding Nota, whose comments cla...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast, we're diving into the biggest stories in Afrobeats and music culture! Burna Boy celebrates his 35th birthday, but where does he rank in Afrobeats history? Is Burna Boy the greatest artist the genre has ever produced and does he have a classic album? We also revisit the Odumodublvck vs Blaqbonez drama after Odumodublvck responds to our previous opinio...

Send us Fan Mail #wizkid #odumodublvck #blaqbonez  Wizkid has officially announced his highly anticipated new album 'Sexy' We break down what this means for Afrobeats, plus the explosive allegations made by Odumodublvck against Blaqbonez and why the music industry is being dragged into the conversation. We also discuss James Blake's criticism of today's "fake" music i...

Send us Fan Mail #wizkid #chrisbrown #asake  Afrobeats is moving fast, and this week there's plenty to talk about Wizkid and Chris Brown are back together with their latest collaboration, "Man On A Mission". Could this be another global smash? As younger stars continue to dominate, is it finally time for Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido to step back and let the next generation take over...

Send us Fan Mail This week: African Countries Hate Watch South Africa in the World Cup  Burna Boy and Shakira's World Cup Performance  Nigerian Online Streamer Disrespects Wizkid and his Manager Nigerians turn on Davido due to his tweets  Ghana Legends Shatta Wale and Sarkodie dropped a new son  Qing Madi's former label removed her song from streaming platforms  And many more topics Like...

Send us Fan Mail This week: Amapiano Vs Afrobeats  Arsenal wins the Premier League, Champions League Finals  Afrobeats artists making Low IQ music  Asake's London Concert, fans are outrage with the concert ticket prices Like, Comment & Subscribe for more weekly content! 📱 FOLLOW US ON: Instagram:  Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/​... Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.co...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode of Fresh Off The Boat, we’re diving deep into the biggest conversations shaking up music and pop culture right now! Chris Brown’s Brown album review. Davido announces a musical break but why now? Could this be connected to the highly anticipated Chris Brown collaboration?  Does Burna Boy need a break from music? With constant albums, tours and controversies, has...

Send us Fan Mail Afrobeats is heating up again. We’re breaking down the viral chaos between Carter Efe and Portable and why this “fight” turned into something way bigger than expected. Then we get into the online tension between Davido and DJ Tunez. Is this real beef or just fans doing the most? We break it down properly. We also review Asake’s Money album. Has he levelled up or is he playing it s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discussed Usher x Chris Brown Ticket Prices OUTRAGE Michael Jackson Movie Review Is Burna Boy Arrogant or Misunderstood? Dark Side of Media Exposed – Did Kiss Extra Deliberately Remove Davido from Omah Lay’s Idol List? Omah Lay & His Manager Rumours – What’s Really Going On Behind the Scenes? Fat Joe BLASTS BNXN Over Buju Banton's name – BNXN Fires Back...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discussed Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming into the UK Burna Boy beats up Wizkid DJ Tunez  Many More topics 📱 FOLLOW US ON: Instagram:  Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/​... Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthe...... Banks: https://www.instagram.com/collinsbajayi/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@fot...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discussed: Tems vs Burna Boy US popularity  Omah Lay crowns himself the best of the last 20 years  Is Afrobeats global dominance in decline? Dremo claims he didn't make money when he was signed with Davido And Many More topics 📱 FOLLOW US ON: Instagram:  Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/​... Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffth...

Send us Fan Mail Wizkid and Ayra Starr dominate at the MOBO Awards Composer behind Disney’s The Lion King iconic “Circle of Life” chant takes legal action against a comedian over a controversial translation.  Afrobeats Music legend claims Asake needed the backing and structure of YBNL Nation to truly blow.  And Many More topics 📱 FOLLOW US ON: Instagram:  Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz...

Send us Fan Mail Asake sits down with Korty for a new documentary  Crayon slams Don Jazzy and MAVIN Record  Should Rema and Ayra Starr leave Mavin Records? Sarkodie announce 2027 02 Arena Concert  And many more  📱 FOLLOW US ON: Instagram:  Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/​... Fresh off the boat: https://www.instagram.com/freshoffthe...... Banks: https://www.instagram.com/collinsbajayi/...

Send us Fan Mail Is R2bees the most successful music group from Ghana  Rolling Stone names Wizkid the Architect of Afrobeats  Tems and Burna Boy dominate the new J Cole's album  Tyla wins the Grammy Award over Davido  Fela Kuti's kids respond to Wizkid vs Seun Kuti's online beef  Plus other topics  📱 FOLLOW US ON: Instagram:  Tobe: https://www.instagram.com/stilltobz/​... Fresh off...

Send us Fan Mail Chella is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in 2024 with his breakout single “Nyash Na Nyash”, a viral Afrobeats hit and “My Darling”, a record that marked a major milestone in Nigerian music history. The song peaked at number one on the Shazam Global Chart, making it the fourth Nigerian song ever to achieve this feat. “My Darling” also reached number one on...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discussed  Influencer Khaby Lame signs $975 million deal to create his AI powered digital twin  Does Wizkid owe his fans an explanation into why his tours got cancelled  Davido's manager's cryptic post, targeting Wizkid  Who will take home the Grammy Award between Davido, Tyla, Burna Boy, Wizkid and Ayra Starr?  📱 FOLLOW US ON: Instagram:  Tobe: https...