ORIADE

<p>On this episode, we unpack some of the biggest conversations shaping Afrobeats today.</p><p>We discuss whether artists have a responsibility to speak up on societal issues, the Tyla and Ayra Starr rivalry, Davido&#39;s <em>Oriade</em>, Black Sherif&#39;s standout feature run, BNXN vs Ruger, Asake&#39;s <em>M$NEY Live in London</em> performance, and why Omah Lay seemed to disappear from the spotlight after releasing one of the strongest albums of the year.</p><p>We also get into Qing Madi&#39;s label situation, Zaylevelten&#39;s latest project, Eldee&#39;s AI controversy, and plenty more.</p><p>A packed episode with honest takes on the music, the business, and the culture. Tap in.</p><ul><li><strong>Should artists have an obligation to speak up about societal issues?</strong></li><li><strong>Calls to boycott Tyla&#39;s Lagos concert over xenophobic tensions divided fans</strong></li><li><strong>BNXN has a stronger discography and more hits than Ruger</strong></li><li><strong>Could Tyla and Ayra Starr&#39;s rivalry become this generation&#39;s Wizkid vs Davido?</strong></li><li><strong>Eldee&#39;s new snippet sparks AI accusations</strong></li><li><strong>Black Sherif never misses on features with Nigerian artists</strong></li><li><strong>Is </strong><em><strong>Oriade</strong></em><strong> already one of the best albums of 2026?</strong></li><li><strong>Asake&#39;s </strong><em><strong>M$NEY Live in London</strong></em><strong> performance was incredible</strong></li><li><strong>The features on </strong><em><strong>Oriade</strong></em><strong> delivered</strong></li><li><strong>Omah Lay dropped a great album, then disappeared from the conversation</strong></li><li><strong>Qing Madi&#39;s label issues are slowing her momentum</strong></li><li><strong>Zaylevelten&#39;s </strong><em><strong>B4SAVE ME</strong></em><strong> fell short of expectations</strong></li></ul>