Are There Rules To Deluxes? New Music : Rema, Fola Shoday & More | Ep. 122

Are There Rules To Deluxes? New Music : Rema, Fola Shoday & More | Ep. 122

Author: Emmanuel Owoniyi September 16, 2026 Duration: 3:01:25

In this episode, we get into a packed conversation covering the biggest stories, debates, and new releases shaping Nigerian music right now. We kick things off with the latest TurnTable Top 10 before diving into Rema’s “OH NO” and our thoughts on the record.

From there, we revisit Basketmouth’s Yabasi Deluxe years after the original project, unpack the conversations around the album, and hear the different perspectives , Sewà, Wizard Chan and others defending their positions. We also get into the wave of new music, including Kaestyle’s debut album, Odeal saying he finally wantsto wotrk on his debut album, and fresh releases from FOLA, Zlatan, Bella Shmurda, 6uff.

The episode also takes a look at Shoday’s latest visual and its references to Childish Gambino’s “This Is America,” before moving into BNXN’s EP rollout and the bigger question: could we ever see Nigeria’s biggest stars come together on one project?

It’s a long one, it’s packed with music, opinions, debates and plenty to unpack, so settle in for a full episode covering what’s happening across Afrobeats and the wider Nigerian music scene.


00:00:00 - Turntable Chart Top 10 

00:04:28 - Rema OH NO Review

00:28:49 - Basket Mouth’s Yabasi Deluxe 6yrs Later

00:47:01 - Basket Mouth’s Reply 

00:55:58 - Sewà Defends Deluxes 

01:08:19 - Wizard Chan Defends Yabasi Deluxe 

01:31:01 - New Music: Kaestyle Debut Album 

01:32:35 - Odeal’s Debut Album? 

01:38:55 - New Music : Fola , Zlatan , Bella Shmurda

01:40:13 - EF Moon’s Motion 

02:08:16 - Shoday References This Is America

02:22:09 - New Music : 6uff 

02:37:10 - Bnxn EP Roll Out 

02:42:44 - Can Bnxn Have The Big 3 On One Project?

02:52:11 - Upcoming Music : Seyi Vibez Swaggu Album 

02:59:54 - Moral Of The Day


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Every Monday night, a vibrant community gathers in a digital space to map the explosive journey of Afrobeats. Afrobeats To The World Space [ATTW], hosted by Emmanuel Owoniyi and Belema Iyo, serves as a living archive and a lively town hall for the genre. This isn't a scripted lecture; it's a dynamic conversation recorded live with music professionals, artists, and passionate fans, all contributing their voices to document how this sound conquered the global stage. Tuning in, you’ll hear unfiltered discussions on the industry's inner workings, the cultural impact of specific rhythms and lyrics, and the stories behind the artists shaping the movement. The podcast captures the raw, immediate reactions and insights from the very people driving Afrobeats forward, offering listeners a front-row seat to the ongoing dialogue that fuels the music's prominence. It’s where the genre’s past, present, and future are debated and celebrated in real time, making each episode a unique snapshot of a constantly evolving phenomenon. For anyone curious about the forces and figures propelling African music worldwide, this series provides an essential, community-powered perspective you won't find anywhere else.
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